The Windecker Eagle may soon get a stable mate as Windecker Aircraft Company has announced its intent to develop a clean-sheet design to follow the historic composite single-engine piston-powered airplane, which was certified in the late 1960s. Only a handful of Eagles were built and Windecker recently restored one to flying condition. That airplane will be brought to China for serial production.
Windecker to Develop Clean Sheet Airplane
Key Takeaways:
- Windecker Aircraft Company announced plans to develop a new clean-sheet, high-performance, single-engine composite aircraft, building on the legacy of its historic Windecker Eagle.
- The new design, led by chief engineer John Roncz, aims to set higher standards for speed, efficiency, and comfort, and will be developed and produced in the United States.
- Though Chinese-owned, the company intends to produce the new technologically advanced aircraft for the international market in both the U.S. and China, while the restored original Eagle will see serial production in China.
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