Thanks. Here is the article and link for those who are interested:
groenbros.com
Welcome to issue number nine of our biweekly update column. This year seems to be
"flying" by so fast! Each day brings us closer to seeing the Hawk 4 completed and the
beginning of flight testing. If you would like to be automatically notified via your email
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HAWK 4 UPDATE
As you can see in the picture above, first fit up of the engine to the support frame, and the
support frame to the fuselage has been completed. The twin turbo charged, fuel injected
and intercooled Teledyne Continental TSIO-550 will provide 350 hp to power the Hawk
4 Gyroplane through its wide performance parameters. Provisional specifications call for a
minimum speed to maintain level altitude in the area of 35 mph and a top speed of 150
mph. Click on "Teledyne" for more information about Teledyne Continental and their
products. The layout of the instrument panel (below, in process of assembly) provides
easy access to flight information.
LANDING GEAR
In the picture below, Kirk Shaw of our Manufacturing Department displays our nose gear
and left main gear. Our Corporate motto is "For the 21st Century, design and build
gyroplanes that have the quality, durability and longevity that qualify the aircraft to be
called the "DC-3" of gyroplanes." Like the DC-3, the solid, ruggedness of the Hawk 4 is
easily apparent in the landing gear design. The Hawk 4 will make an excellent off airport
landing aircraft. With its vertical take off and landing capabilities, a pilot will have access to
a variety of landing sites and the ability to get there and back quickly and safely.
The tail and horizontal stabilizer for the first Hawk 4 are quickly nearing completion.
ROTOR BLADES
The first set of rotor blades have been completed and painted. They are currently
undergoing C scan ultrasound testing and upon approval will be sent to our Flight
Operations facility in Buckeye, AZ. They will be fitted to the first Hawk 4 for flight testing
prior to its debut next month at the EAA AirVenture ‘99 air show in Oshkosh, WI. Click
here on "AirVenture ‘99" for more information on this fantastic aviation event.
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