Project Summary 

The primary goals of the Hawkling Project are to design, develop, build, and fly an advanced, high-quality ultralight aircraft that is : A) constructed entirely of high-tech materials, B) controlled in the air with “fly-by-wire” technology that is interfaced wirelessly (when activated) to an autopilot micro-processor, C) equipped with a sophisticated noise-cancelling communications, navigation, and on-board video system, D) enabled for night-flight and flight within controlled airspace, and E) powered by a compact, high-efficiency, synchronous three-phase brushless electric motor with a solar panel-assisted rechargeable lithium-polymere battery pack.

Given the special features outlined above, the single-seat "Hawkling" aircraft will have the ability to fly (in stealth mode) cross-country for up to 45 minutes at an average airspeed of 70 kph, with a maximum range of 50 km (see Specifications for more detail).

This online presentation has been created to track and document the progress of the Hawkling Project. It contains (or will contain) a full description of the aircraft's design parameters, dimensions, specifications and on-board systems. Photography will be captured and published on the site throughout the design and development phases — with video ultimately being used to support the process of in-flight test procedures.


Daniel Turner
Aerospace Engineer & Ultralight Pilot
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada