[2] The PowerHawk was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category, as well as amateur-built aircraft rules.
[1][3] The aircraft carriage is built from metal tubing with an optional full cockpit fairing.
In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.
With full fuel of 10 imperial gallons (45 L; 12 US gal) the payload for crew and baggage is 453 lb (205 kg).
[1][3] The standard day, sea level, no wind, take off and landing roll with a 70 hp (52 kW) engine is 100 ft (30 m).