Western Hirondelle
Western Aircraft Supplies · Canada · first flew 1976 · light aircraft
The Western Hirondelle, formally the PGK-1, is a Canadian two-seat aircraft for cross-country and recreational flying, designed by Western Aircraft Supplies to be homebuilt from plans.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with a straight, untapered rectangular wing
- Two seats side by side
- Fixed tailwheel gear with Wittman tapered-rod main legs
A low-wing cantilever monoplane with a rectangular wing, fixed tailwheel landing gear and side-by-side seating for two.
Specifications
- The Western Hirondelle has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.93 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The designation includes the initials of the designers Jean Peters, Glenn Gibb and John Kopala, and the prototype first flew in 1976. It is built mainly of wood and cloth.
Variants
It was designed for the 108 hp Lycoming O-235 but accommodates engines of 100 to 160 hp.
Where you'll see it
It was supplied as plans for amateur construction. The prototype could cruise at 217 km/h with its 108 hp engine.
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