Glidersport LightHawk

LightHawk
Role Glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Glidersport
First flight 2002
Status undergoing certification



The Glidersport LightHawk is an American mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat, microlift glider under development by Glidersport.[1]

Design and development

The LightHawk is made from composites. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing employs a large wing area of 12 m2 (130 sq ft) to produce a low wing loading to allow the aircraft to make use of small and light sources of lift. The construction gives a very low empty weight of just 68 kg (150 lb).[1]

The aircraft first flew in 2002 and certification was initially forecast for 2011,[1] and then for late 2012, but had not been completed as of December 2015.[2]

Specifications (LightHawk)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 135. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Glidersport (28 July 2009). "Welcome to the Home of the LightHawk". Retrieved 5 April 2012.

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