Arrow Single
When the
CGS Hawk Classic was introduced to the world at the Sun-n-Fun Air Show,
Lakeland, Fl. in the spring of 1982, it was the first fully enclosed
ultralight. The features of this time honoured classic were the direct
result of a year long market study conducted by CGS to see what pilot's
really wanted in an ultralight. This survey showed the most desired
features were: fully enclosed cockpit with removable doors (for summer
flying enjoyment), full 3 axis control, true aircraft flaps (not flaperons),
strut braced wing and tail, choice of tricycle gear (with steerable nose
wheel) or taildragger (with steerable tail wheel), and a pusher engine.
All of these are standard features on all CGS Hawk models to this
day.
The basic
model includes wing struts that are round tubing, and incorporate jury
struts. The wing design has a double surface flat bottomed airfoil for
stable flight characteristics. The nose is rounded on the bottom and the
windshield has a flatter angle than the CGS Hawk Arrow models. Flaps (not
flaperons) are standard equipment on all Hawks and are very effective in
increasing climb rate and decreasing landing distance. At the heart of
the Hawk's unique design is its curved boom tube (which has never been
successfully copied by any other ultralight manufacturer). The curved
boom allows the horizontal stabilizer to be placed up and above the down
wash of the wing, especially when flaps are deployed. Another benefit of
the curve is shorter landing gear legs making it easier to get in and out
of your plane. The curved boom also is stronger in torsion than a
straight boom, and allows the airplane to rotate for take offs and
landings in a normal fashion without banging the boom on the ground.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Rotax 447 40 hp
x
x
x
28'
10"
135
square feet
1
295 Ibs.
x
590
lbs.
x
x |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
x
800-1100 fpm
x
55-75 mph
x
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
100 mph
28-34 mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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