The Hirondelle was an attractive recreational and sporting light aircraft designed with the homebuilder in mind. It was designed by Jean Peters and plans and kits were available from Western Aircraft Supplies of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

C-GWYL              c/n WAS 01001             Canada

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1976

Engine: 100hp(75kW) Lycoming O-235                                                                                           Length: 20’7"(6.23m)                                                                                            Height: 7’6"(2.28m)Wingspan: 26’0"(7.92m)                                                                                                No.built: 10+ Range: 600miles(965km)                                                                Cruising speed: 145mph(233kmh) Empty weight: 944lb(428kg)                                                   Maximum take-off weight: 1475lb(669kg)Rate of climb: 900 fpm

Western Aircraft PGK-1 Hirondelle Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale