It has been more than three decades since the first certified composite airplane, the Windecker Eagle, last took to the skies. But last week the restored single-engine retractable flew for the first time since an extensive restoration project began.
Windecker Eagle Takes Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Windecker Eagle, the first certified composite airplane, successfully completed its first flight in over three decades following an extensive restoration.
- Initial test flights in North Carolina demonstrated the aircraft's smooth handling and predictable responses.
- After additional flight testing, the airplane will be shipped to China for demonstration, marketing, and eventual production by the new owner of its rights.
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