Windward Performance is hoping that the recommendation of the EASU for
an ultralight glider (80 kg empty) regulation is taken up by more
European countries. We have heard that Germany has adopted this rule
but haven't confirmed it yet. This combined with a base price of
$33,950 and performance very nearly that of a used LS4 should mean
that Europe as well as the U.S.A. will be a good market for the
SparrowHawk. (I flew closely with an LS4 for a couple hours on a
pretty weak day so can't comment on high speeds. At the speeds we
were flying, there was no difference) Not to mention extremely fun
handling qualities and very safe low speed handling. As more
SparrowHawks have been delivered (12 flying now), people are seeing
that it is not limited, but enhanced by being an ultralight and our
sales have been increasing in the U.S. A European dealer should be
available soon. This will open a MUCH bigger market than the U.S. and
hopefully increased volume will help off set some of the price
increases in materials that we have been suffering.

Best regards,
Doug Taylor
Windward Performance, LLC



Nope, since they don't meet the criteria for being certified and there is
no category like "expereimental' in tha US, and anyway the cost and length
of the certification process would probably discourage the manufacturer to
attempt it.