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Hawk Classic Two Place
CGS Hawk Classic Two Seat
The Hawk Classic Two Seat was designed for those who wanted the
excellent flight and handling characteristics of our Hawk Classic
Single Seat, but needed to carry a passenger or give flight
instruction. The Hawk Classic Two Seat easily fits the requirements
of Part 103-7 Waiver for Two Seat Instruction. With an empty weight
of 395 lbs. equipped with a Rotax 503 and 440 lbs. equipped with a
Rotax 582 (electric start and brakes), we are well under the weight
limit of 490 lbs.
The Hawk Classic Two Seat incorporates tandem seating rather than
side by side. This allows a student to feel as if he is flying in a
single place during his all important instructional phase because
the instructor is out of sight and behind him. When it is time to
solo, the student pilot experiences more confidence and less stress
with this seating arrangement. He is not suddenly dealing with an
empty seat next to him. With tandem seating, turns to the left or
right are equally comfortable because you don't have to look across
a seat to check behind you. In addition, since most ultralight
aircraft are pushers, the tandem configuration allows for better
inflow to the propeller, and much less drag. Centre of gravity
changes are also much less pronounced when flying solo vs. with a
passenger. In a tandem set up, the front pilot balances the engine,
and the passenger sits on the centre of gravity, so it makes no
difference if you have a passenger or not. The centre of gravity
changes very little. In a side by side arrangement, however, when
the passenger exits the plane, the centre of gravity makes a drastic
shift to the rear, and must be compensated for in some way.
On the Hawk Classic Two Seat the rear seat is designed to sit
slightly higher than the front seat so the field of vision of the
passenger or instructor in the rear seat is not obstructed. Other
design features of the Hawk Classic Two Seat include: 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. It is also
aesthetically pleasing to look at.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
ROTAX 503 52 hp
x
x
x
34'
159
square feet
2
395 Ibs.
x
950 lbs.
x
x |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
x
600-1100
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
30-35 mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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