CGS Hawk Arrow II - New Ownership - Sun N Fun 2021

[@rondustman583]

It was fantastic flying along with this first time Hawk flyer! In 1983, I was given the opportunity to build Hawk #100 at the CGS plant then in Wickliffe, OH. with the designer Chuck Slusarczyk watching the whole process! He wanted to see how long it would take a normal human being to build a kit! I started in mid May 1983 and flew my first solo flight on Halloween day of that same year! It was a single place (no two place yet) with a 440 Kawasaki and only basic instrumentation. I flew it weekly (sometimes more) from that date until selling it in 2002! The engine for it's last 5 years was a 62hp Subaru car engine that worked out better than we every anticipated! Great plane that made flight for this lifetime diabetic a reality! Everlasting thanks to Chuck for all of his help and endless input! I have to include that I also flew his hang gliders from 1972 thru 1982! I still have my old Falcon 5+ hang glider waiting to go for one more flight!!!! Hell, I'm only 75 now so nothing says I can't get into the air with the glider some day soon!!!!

[@dilligaf1009]

I live next to wickliff! (Euclid)

[@flyguyeddy]

DMC-12 At 2:00 in the background! Awesome

[@edwomer591]

This is a nice change. The previous owner is a nice guy and was easy to deal with so it will be interesting to see if this what is needed to move forward. I am an owner of a two place Hawk and it is a great plane. I have an HKS engine and it is a shame they decided to not continue producing the engine. Looking at other options is a great idea and having an SLSA version is needed for training and allowing the pilot to pass their check ride in the plane since most examiners are scared to death of anything experimental. Will keep watching to see you grow and expand and I hope it works out.

[@justinborysenko3885]

A really good interview to help a pilot who has no idea about CAD understand why it’s important

[@skyraider2021]

I flew a Hawk Classic for 13years and 1400hr Loved that plane

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Back in 1989 or 1990, I was thinking of building a Hawk. As an "Ohioan" I visited Chuck at his home. He put on a demo flight which was pretty cool. :) He showed me around his home and I even saw a patent for the curved boom tube. Thanked him and came home. (lived in NJ then). About a week later, I got a "letter" from Chuck and said he'd sell me the Hawk (think it had a 440 Kawi on it) for $11,000.00 (that's a little over $22,000.00 in today's money. Didn't buy it - bought a " Super Cat" from First Strike Aviation, owned by Bobby Baker. Yes, mine crashed like a lot of the others. Apparently was "too short coupled." Received the kit, plus engine (447 I think) for around $5,500.00. Wished I had bought the Hawk. :) Went on to build a Minimax 1100 UL, and an EROS 1650. EROS was a fine machine. Flew it over 13 years - put over 750 hrs on it. My favorite, still, is the Piper Arrow. Nice flyer. :)

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Wow! What a great story. Happy that you went on to build many others. Thanks for saying hello today!

[@autogyro333]

Very nice plane and color scheme also.

[@politicalsheepdog]

I'm glad to see many of the old designs are still available out there.

[@brooksricardo7955]

you prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf recently =)

[@marvinrocco1213]

@Brooks Ricardo yup, been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)

[@plane8462]

Muzzle loader was the drink of Shakey Jake, a character Chuck played at Air shoes

[@CaptainCurt07]

🚨Awesome interview & glad see American way alive !

[@Mrsournotes]

Interesting aircraft. Will try to find a video with the airplane in action. Thanks Bryan.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Yes.... sorry, they were not flying at the time. Otherwise would have loved to get some IN FLIGHT action for you. Thanks for watching today!

[@hausding]

waiting to see the rod and tube control system, better folding wing mechanism and wondering if there is any call for an engine shroud? Just asking....

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Could questions. I know from covering the Aero Adventure a bit... that they don't seem to have any cooling issues having "Open Air" on the Rotax.

[@BPCougar8000]

Can't find any prices on their website. I'd like to know the cost of an arrow 2 quick build.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Joseph mentioned in the video that he wasn't going to quote exact prices at this moment BECAUSE... the cost of raw materials is changing so fast in this season. Best to call for an updated quote. He mentioned that it would be "Around" $20k. Thanks for taking the time to watch and engage here! :-)

[@BPCougar8000]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I really enjoy your channel always happy to watch interesting content thank you for digging that up for me

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

@@BPCougar8000 No problem. Thank you for your support and encouragement here. Let's keep growing AVIATION together! :-)

[@javierfloresclaudio4932]

How much ??? I want to buy some like that. Its posible to get a kit wit engine inclusive ???

[@Mike-01234]

@@javierfloresclaudio4932 They sell kit including the engine the 912 4 stroke engine is much more expensive then 2 stroke rotax engines.

[@stephendenlinger3514]

Hola - I don't see any models on your website3 that mee the FAA UL 103 weight reqs. You do have an UL, correct? WHich model is it?

[@kaybee9000]

Bryan, saw you on Think Media. I was hoping you had done a segment on the Hawk. It would be interesting to see an interview with Chuck Slusarczyk. He is quite the personality. I've known him personally since '91.

[@riverrat4631]

Another great video Brian. Great job..

[@martinleicht5911]

Nice Super Structure !👍

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Top interview and love that aircraft! Would love to see her in the UK

[@53notneb]

Is CGS Hawk Still in business? They have a site but when you zoom in on the map it says it is closed....

[@W4ABN]

I looked into Ultralights around 2004/5 but never got into it. Now looking into it again and considering Ultralight-type LSA's. I'm considering this and a few others. If I ever get to where I could afford a plane, anyway. Do you know off hand if the yellow frame on the display model there is powder-coated? Considering the price of new planes, I may end up with a used aircraft. Cool planes, thanks for sharing.

[@yahyabavari1184]

احب هاته القناة بتوفيق للجميع .

[@airsickadventures]

She’ll handle a 100 H.P. engine no problem. The problem is being able to exceed Vne in straight and level flight if left wide open for too long. But she will climb 🚀🤘 May be worth a call at least to talk with Hirth about a 100 HP two stroke engine option.

[@Mike-01234]

Yeah little too pricy for what that is at that price point opens door to kitfox, highlander, and superstol. Why such fancy panel's never going to use IFR moving maps. An iPad can do anything you need. I agree the 912 only going to be used when climbing will consume more fuel and weighs more.

[@robertspivey46]

Ikr, I flew a Cessna 150 , speed on that was around 115 KIAS. I don’t know if those things will have a VNE that high.

[@DeadRoman]

Rotax 670 from Rick is a 100hp option.

[@L2FlyMN]

I have a 100hp Subaru engine on a single seat PPC, wondering if it would be to heavy? Trying to steer away from the 2 stroke personally, due to the ridiculous cost of 2 stroke oil now at almost $50 per gallon! Fuel economy is getting more important all the time too!!!

[@michaeldavidheit]

Have you taken a look at the Viking Engines 90 HP package?

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Not yet. :-)

[@garrygballard8914]

Chuck was ??? Has he passed ??? He and Nancy were friends back in the day. Was a dealer for CGS Aviation in the late 70’s. CGS was Chucks Gliders Supply back in the day selling Powered Easy Risers.

[@kaybee9000]

Chuck is still with us. His son Teddy passed away a few years ago.

[@Tadrjbs]

Good aircraft...FYI "superstructure" is NOT the main frame. Superstructure on an aircraft are fairings, covers & cowls...

[@mywifeh8sthis864]

I just wish they would figure out a way to get all of the little holes covered instead of all the little gaps allowing air into the cab and could get a set of hard doors on this bad boy.

[@brianballard1729]

Anywhere in Queensland? MAREEBA....

[@dragon2knight]

At some point folks who sell these old ultralight aircraft forgot what made them popular in the first place---the price to what you get ratio is totally out of whack. You can only blame inflation so much. These prices are terrible......I hope the next owner gets that, the Hawk is an amazing aircraft that Chuck built with talent and fortitude, it would suck to see it go away because the new owners want to make a quick buck off of his hard work.

[@james1795]

A great video and an interesting little aircraft. As the interview continued there were so many "So" and "um...So...." starts to the sentences, that by the end of the video I was laughing out loud! The quoted price 20k for the kit vs 80k ready to fly seems to be a staggering difference. Might I be wrong in thinking so? Or did I misunderstand the quote? Have fun, stay safe.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Hey! Thanks for saying hello. Those price points were definitely at opposite ends of the spectrum for sure. The "around $20k" price was for the airframe kit at the advanced quickbuild stage (which is what they plan on offering moving forward as a typical kit). Then what was on display was a Factory Built SLSA with all factory options and then MANY customer/owner requested custom options. So that was more of "As this one sits" pricing and isn't necessarily the typical price point. Please feel free to call them direct for more clarity and price quote. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@thewheelieguy]

Consider there's more than $5000 in instruments on that one and a new Rotax 912 is about 20'000 alone. The 20,000 price for the kit has no engine , prop or instruments.

[@james1795]

@@thewheelieguy. In that case. I wonder if wings are included in "the kit", or if they are an extra too?

[@thewheelieguy]

@@james1795 That's the way most kit aircraft are sold - for some good reasons. Lots of folks want to put on a used engine, or a different brand entirely. If you take 3 years or more to build it you don't want your motor sitting around rusting, and the flat-screen flight instruments would also have gotten cheaper and better.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

there is another motor. the Aeromarine 4 stroke 60 hp HYBRID replacement for the HKS 700E. It's a better motor. cost $10K and has no TBO. I was in the process of signing a purchase order for a HAWK 2 when they sold the company. too many owners over a few-year span makes you nervous if they will be around long. so I decided to back out and convert my aerolite 103 to an experimental amateur. more plane, less money. fly circles around the CGS.

[@TimDonk]

Go visit the shop and see what Joseph and his team are up to. I've made 2 visits and both times I saw a lot of work and thought put into improving this aircraft. At no time did I get the impression that they were doing it to get rich, it really seems like a labor of love. As far as price goes, I think it's a very reasonable price for what you get. Watch the video of the Hawk Arrow II vs the Carbon Cub, I think you will be surprised.

[@grahamvirgil]

No, the Humming Bird aircraft also has folding wings....14, 000.oo. part 103

[@Jbmc65]

$85k? No Thanks, I will go a little more and buy a Kitfox

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

This was a fully customized aircraft... not typical factory LSA (Just FYI). Thanks for watching! :-)

[@AriqAlok]

Even fully loaded the CGS Hawk Aero ll is not comparable to a Bushcat in my opinion (same price point). Check out the fully loaded Bushcat (912ULS, avionics, tail-dragger or tricycle config, etc). I understand this is an estimate, but wow... feels very off the mark given the competition in this class. Good video & thanks for all this content!

[@randallharmsen5802]

Similar to the Chinook design. Wonder if a single place aircraft might be down the road? Thanks Bryan for sharing.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

I believe so. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello today!

[@randallharmsen5802]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel your coverage of Sun n’ Fun was well done. Helps when it’s close to home too. Doing good keep it up.

[@cbshomebizplane]

Really cool Bryon keep the videos coming God bless you.

[@cayenne7792]

DEAD CAT, Dude!!!!!

[@edpaine7982]

Could build a pretty nice highlander for that price!

[@AndyMatrix]

85k wtf. i can get a used Challenger II for 4k usd + refurb , new engine if needed 12k

[@clearedtofire]

$85,000 for that? It looks like a glorified ultralight even if it is LSA. There are some really nice LSAs out there for just a little more.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

THAT.... if you look is fully loaded and he was stating (as this one sits). Full glass cockpit, big tires and brakes and a bunch of other customized things. It isn't a "production" model...but more customized. I believe the typical SLSA would be closer to $65k... but please call and speak with Joseph for a real quote. Thanks for chiming in today. I appreciate your support and engagement here. :-)

[@LiveLNXgaming]

to my understanding, this is basically a manufacturer prototype and you cant actually buy it like this. this would be the LSA price and then the cost of a lot of upgrades. Keep in mind the Rotax 912 runs about 20k on its own.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

I had one on a purchase order for $35k. then they added all this bs for more money.....I walked. what do I need 2 more aircraft for?

[@mikeryan6277]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I walked around this one and have always loved the plane, but glass, really? Totally doesn’t fit the plane at all so one could save big there. The big tires are a must once you see them on the plane you can’t go back, and they do fit the plane. I will also say this it seems pretty tough to fine a used one for sale.

[@rustusandroid]

$40K Rotax 912 engine on an ultralight... So much for affordable. Might as well buy a Van's. Personally, think the Kolb Mark III is a much cleaner, simpler design at less money.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

The KOLB is in fact another great option and well proven design. Certainly. Comparing this Airframe to a VANS is literally "Apples-to-Oranges" though. The engine to power that VANS will cost your around $40k (or more) brand new. You can get a Rotax 912ULS for around $20k. A completed VANS with all Avionics and everything will be much closer to over $100K today. WE absolutely LOVE the VANS designs as well. But we must keep things in perspective. Thanks for taking the time to watch and stick around to comment here today! We appreciate you being an Aviation Supporter! :-)

[@LiveLNXgaming]

this has been the aircraft I have been looking at for a first aircraft in a few years. would like to get my license on it and be able to store it in a large trailer and fly as a backcountry camping aircraft. will still be about 4 or 5 years but if these run around 20k for the base aircraft and then have backcountry upgrades i can get as i become a better pilot, this will likely be my choice. they just look even better now.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Amazing how the looks change on this when you remove the doors and put bigger tires on it ehhh? :-)

[@sledawgpilot]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Yeah! kinda like a Rans Stinger which looked like a lot of fun

[@LiveLNXgaming]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I will say that the price for a good kit needs to stay under 30K to be competitive. After that a lot of other aircraft with a lot more function become options. He was saying that one in the video was 80K and thats.... alot. at that point id be looking at Cubs and Foxes, or something like a Rans S-21. would also be interested if they could advise on the best way to put a Viking engine on this. I love their reliability and ease of maintenance as well as operating cost so as good and modifiable as rotax is, Viking is more my speed.

[@garrygballard8914]

Where is Chuck the designer these days ??? From the original CGS Aviation.

[@xena09271]

He passed away just a couple months ago actually.

[@iamatomiczombie]

Tell me I'm not the only one who saw the G damn time machine!!!

[@TheDoctor46]

In 1986 My late father build this Hawk in my neighbor car porch. I got pictures. We are in Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@Lt_Tragg]

Good candidate for Jab 2200.

[@FlyWithMeeeee]

It's called Arrow, not Aero

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Oops! How'd I miss that one! Thanks...time for some artwork tomorrow. ;-) I appreciate YOU!

[@Mike-01234]

These are like a Kolb were the same people almost a copy

[@captainpegs0740]

Too bad HKS couldn't make it.

[@jonanderson9088]

Someone needs to pick up the patents to the HKS 700E and start producing them again. Great little 4 stroke and perfect for airframes like this.

[@ktanner11]

80k 😂😂😂 you can get a really nice used piper cub for that price. Guys lost his marbles. It just goes on to confirm if you don't have a 6 figure income forget about flying

[@quest2outdoors]

Do you need a pilots license❓

[@scottfree641]

850000????? they'll be selling the company again with those prices holy cow! who's who going to buy an ultra light for 85 grand my God!

[@shimy333]

85 grand for that I just don't see it

[@DeadRoman]

They are absolutely tripping and pricing themselves out of the market. That’s a 30k airplane.

[@robertspivey46]

BS, those damn Rotax engine can be as much as $20k by them selves.

[@robertsmith5916]

God help whoever it Is that safety wired The propeller nuts. You have an accident waiting to happen

[@jamescantlin1072]

I want one !!!