Hawk News and Announcements

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12/31/2011 - The Future of Aviation

Here's what it's all about: the next generation of aviators, personified by Hunter, son of CGS Aviation president Danny Dezauche, after his solo flight. Josh, his CFI, exercises his traditional right to cut off the shirt-tail of the new pilot. Congratulations, Hunter!

Hunter Solo

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12/13/2011 - CGS Factory Will Be Closed For Reorganization During Holidays

From December 16, 2011 through January 9, 2012, the CGS factory will be closed. Independent dealers may still be available to take orders and offer support during this period.

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12/12/2011 - Customer Contact to be Handled by CGS Dealers

Starting January 1, 2012, all sales and support for the Hawk will be handled by CGS dealers:

	Steve Bensinger of Lone Palm Aero is a long-time CGS dealer, award-winning Hawk builder, restorer, repair station, and technical advisor to CGS. He can be contacted at steve@lonepalmaero.com, or 858 FUN HAWK (858-386-4295). LonePalmAero.com
	Paul Borders is our newest dealer in Texas. He can be contacted at edbord@aol.com or 254-493-6623.

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11/26/2011 - Hawk Factory Training Program Cancelled

The new 912 powered Hawk SLSA is moving to a flight training school in the southeast, which will be putting together a training curriculum centered on the Hawk. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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11/14/2011 - Hawks in China!

General aviation is opening up in China, and CGS Hawks will be there, represented by Wings of Liberty Aircraft Sales Co, Ltd., with offices in Beijing and Harbin. Click here for contact information.

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8/6/2011 - Factory Rotax 912 Powered SLSA in Certification Testing

Test pilot Grant Smith has started production certification testing of the Rotax 912 powered Hawk SLSA. When the program is completed, the Hawk SLSA and ELSA will be available with the 80HP Rotax 912, joining the previously certified Rotax 582 model.

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2/8/2011 - HD Video System Offered as Option for All Hawks

CGS is now offering the A/V-ator HD video system. The system records in-flight video at full 1080P resolution, while recording crystal-clear audio with proprietary noise-reduction circuitry. It allows for speed, altitude, and GPS position data to be encoded with the video. Included StoryTeller software allows users to play back flights, edit video, and share their videos online.

The video and audio quality, along with the track recording capability, make this system an awesome addition to your flying. Contact CGS for more information.

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2/8/2011 - Spotlight on the Overberg Flying School

The Overberg Flying School and Flying Club are our agents for the Hawk in Southern Africa. John and Neville are enthusiastic promoters of the Hawk, and have become expert in the use of the Jabiru 2200 engine on the airframe. If you're in Southern Africa, we highly recommend them.

Visit their website at http://www.overbergflying.co.za.

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12/9/2010 - Travel Reimbursement Program

For anyone who wants to demo a Hawk, but is deterred by the cost of traveling to the CGS factory in Grand Bay, AL, or the Hawk Support Facility in Bushnell, Florida, CGS will subtract the cost of your airfare from the price of any new Hawk kit or ready-to-fly SLSA.

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10/29/2010 - Yes, we offer a folding wing option for Hawks!

Available for $200 for any model Hawk.

We also offer a folding tail kit.

Both are available for existing Hawks or new kits. Click here to request more information.

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10/26/2010 - Hawk Arrow II Featured in Kitplanes Magazine

Ed Wischmeyer presents a positive review of the Arrow II in the December 2010 issue of Kitplanes magazine. The article is free for downloading from Kitplanes' website. Click here to see it.

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7/6/2010 - New HKS Engines Are On the Way

HKS 700T

CGS has ordered a new 80 HP fuel-injected, turbocharged HKS 700T engine. We're excited about using this engine on the Arrow II. We think it'll be an excellent match for the airframe any time extra power is needed - high altitudes, with floats, or anyone who just wants that extra oomph, along with great fuel economy.

HKS 700E

We also have an HKS 700E on the way. This 60 HP engine is great on our single or two seat planes when the extra power of the 700T isn't necessary. Imagine not having to mix oil with the gas, burning 2.5 gallons of fuel per hour at cruise, and a 1000 hour TBO!

We expect to receive these engines at Airventure Oshkosh. Please contact us if you're considering one of these engines on a Hawk.

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7/1/2010 - Video of the Factory Hawk on Floats

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6/25/2010 - Visit Us at Oshkosh!

Visit us at oshkosh, booths 928 and 929.

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6/15/2010 - Hawks in Kitplanes Article

In the July 2010 issue of Kitplanes Magazine, the Hawk Arrow was one of eleven planes featured in an article titled "More Than You Bargained For." While it's always good to see the Hawk in print, we should mention a few corrections:

The article says, "the 10-gallon fuel capacity, cruise speed of 65 mph, and somewhat open cockpit make this an impractical cross-country machine". We reply:

All Hawks come with zip-in doors, which you can leave in place if you don't feel like flying in a "somewhat open cockpit." However, if you want a more open feeling, they can be conveniently removed, rolled up, and stashed behind the seat.
The fuel capacity and cruise speed are the same as the next plane in their review - and the Hawk has more storage space - yet they encourage you to take that plane cross-country, and not the Hawk. Hmmm...

While the article is about the single seat Arrow, the picture shows an Arrow II two-seater.

Despite these flaws, the author's obvious intention was to be positive about the Hawk, and we very much appreciate the mention!

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6/10/2010 - The Arrow II on Floats

Today the Hawk Arrow II got its feet wet. Shown is CGS owner Danny Dezauche in his personal Hawk on Puddlejumper amphibious floats. Look for this plane at our display, and at the Vette Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, during EAA Airventure Oshkosh.

Hawks on Floats

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4/17/10 - Hawk Ultra Wins Award at Sun N Fun 2010

The Hawk Ultra with the MZ-34 28HP engine was introduced and flown for the first time at a major show, and won the Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight award. Shown is company president and owner, Danny Dezauche, accepting the award.

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3/10/10 - Sale!

Fiberglass nose cones for Hawk Classics, and 5 gallon fuel tanks are on sale. Click here for details.

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1/24/2010 - CGS Aviation Displays at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo

From January 21st through the 24th CGS showed the Hawks at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo. Much interest was shown in the SLSA Arrow II for flight schools, and the ELSA and Amateur Built Experimental two seaters and single seaters for fun flying. We also saw increased interest in the Part 103 legal Hawk Ultra.

Hawks at Sebring

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11/10/09 - The New Shop Being Set Up

The hard work of moving an entire aircraft company 1000 miles is almost done. Just about everything is in the new building, but much work has to be done yet to get it organized. Thanks to Dave Aldous for the photos.

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10/10/09 - CGS Shop is On the Move.

The new building is finished, and parts, tooling, and records are being transported from the old Ohio shop to the new home of CGS in Alabama. The bright red CGS trailer has made at least three trips so far, and we're anticipating quite a few more before everything is moved. Remember to call 251-957-HAWK if you need anything - that number rings in the new shop in Alabama.

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9/28/2009 - CGS Administration Moves Into New Offices.

While the manufacturing is still going on in the old CGS shop in Ohio, the administration functions have moved into the offices in the new building in Grand Bay, Alabama. We also have a new phone number: 251-957-HAWK!

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9/15/2009 - New CGS Shop Nears Completion.

The new building for the CGS shop and offices is almost finished. We're looking forward to getting everything moved from Ohio to Alabama. It won't be long now!

Here are a few pictures of the new shop, taken on August 28th.

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6/1/2009 - CGS Aviation pursuing Canadian Advanced Ultralight status.

Due to many requests, we are working through the certification process, with the assistance of LAMAC (the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association of Canada), to certify the Hawk Arrow II as an Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane (AULA) for our friends North of the border. Check this page for updates.

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4/1/2009 - CGS Under New Ownership.

We are proud and excited that CGS Aviaton is now under new ownership. Due to recent health issues, Chuck Slusarczyk, the founder of CGS, is passing on the Hawk design and daily manufacturing operations of the company. New owner and president, Danny Dezauche, says he will make improving customer service his top priority. He will also put immediate focus on outstanding parts orders while gearing up for production.

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9/6/2006 - Hawks Do Well at the US Nationals

At the US Ultralight National Championship, Dave Ahlberg, flying his Hawk Sport, took fourth place, and Steve Bensinger, also in a Hawk Sport, took first place!

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7/08/05 Pick up a copy of the July 2005 EAA Sport Pilot Magazine. CGS Aviation and the new Hawk Ultra are featured on page 20 of the magazine, as well as gracing the cover!

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12/7/04 Update to the article mentioned in our Oct. 18th news item-- We have a sneak peek for you! Back issues of the magazine are available from Private Pilot magazine at: www.privatepilotmag.com

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9/28/04 Check out the latest issue of Ultralight Flying Magazine ( October 2004 issue,). Steve Bensinger's single-seat Classic Sport is featured on the cover and in a feature article on the Hawk Sport.

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9/28/04 * News from the US Nationals* Congratulations to Steve Bensinger, Dave Ahlberg and JJ ( Jon) Jacobs who placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively with their CGS Hawks. In this years event, the single place Fixed wing category was combined with the single place Flex-wing category due to lack of entrants in that class. It was a close race, but Dan Grunloh finished in first with his Flex-wing trike. Hats-off to all the participants, and triple-Kudos to the Hawk-boys! The event was held in Scottsburg Indiana.