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Hughes Ultralights, Inc. was founded by Bob Hughes. Bob has spent a number of years in aviation.
In 1966 Hughes joined the US Air Force and after training became a crew member on Lockheed C-130 aircraft. In Vietnam, Hughes was awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal, as well as the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross for many combat missions. Hughes also had over 100 combat missions on C-130 aircraft in other
countries for which he was awarded Expeditionary Medals.
In his career, Hughes has worked at Lockheed Skunkworks on the program developing the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter. Hughes also spent
eleven years working for aviation firm Northrup Grumman and 4 years at Delta Airlines as a project manager for the implementation of the Airbus A350 Program.
Airbus A350 cockpit at Delta
Solo flight 1987
On October 27, 1987 Hughes flew his first solo in a Cessna 152 out of PDK in Atlanta.
T-34 Airplane
T-34 Aircraft Cockpit at Dobbins Air Base in Atlanta
In recent years his love of aviation has spilled over to designing and building Part 103 ultralight aircraft.
Bob states, "I enjoy talking to other ultralight builders. Life is a continual learning experience. It is fun to see how others approach building Part 103 aircraft.
The basics are the same but new materials and engine technologies are making it easier to keep the weight within specifications
with safety."
Finishing up the design and starting the build of a new aircraft called the Hughes103. Starting the welding on the new fuselage. I will post pictures of the Hughes103
ultralight when further along.
Another recent project is the build of an Ed Fisher designed "Micro Mong" biplane. This Mong was built with a 4130 chromoly tube fuselage
and aluminum framed wings. The Mong has a Polini 303 engine.
Pictures are in the gallery.
"Micro Mong"-Designed by Ed Fisher
Our company is about service, shareing and safety.
Hughes Ultralights, Inc. was founded by Bob Hughes. Bob has spent a number of years in aviation.
In 1966 Hughes joined the US Air Force and after training became a crew member on Lockheed C-130 aircraft. In Vietnam, Hughes was awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal, as well as the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross for many combat missions. Hughes also had over 100 combat missions on C-130 aircraft in other
countries for which he was awarded Expeditionary Medals.
In his career, Hughes has worked at Lockheed Skunkworks on the program developing the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter. Hughes also spent
eleven years working for aviation firm Northrup Grumman and 4 years at Delta Airlines as a project manager for the implementation of the Airbus A350 Program.
On October 27, 1987 Hughes flew his first solo in a Cessna 152 out of PDK in Atlanta.
T-34 Aircraft Cockpit at Dobbins Air Base in Atlanta
In recent years his love of aviation has spilled over to designing and building Part 103 ultralight aircraft.
Bob states, "I enjoy talking to other ultralight builders. Life is a continual learning experience. It is fun to see how others approach building Part 103 aircraft.
The basics are the same but new materials and engine technologies are making it easier to keep the weight within specifications
with safety."
Finishing up the design and starting the build of a new aircraft called the Hughes103. Starting the welding on the new fuselage. I will post pictures of the Hughes103
ultralight when further along.
Another recent project is the build of an Ed Fisher designed "Micro Mong" biplane. This Mong was built with a 4130 chromoly tube fuselage
and aluminum framed wings. The Mong has a Polini 303 engine.
Pictures are in the gallery.
Our company is about service, shareing and safety.
Airbus A350 cockpit at Delta
Solo flight 1987
T-34 Airplane
"Micro Mong"-Designed by Ed Fisher