Welcome to MachWorks

Under Part 107 regulations, we can fly up to 100mph, under 500 feet, with an aircraft under 55lbs. We have some members become Part 107 certified pilots to understand the regulations. Using waivers obtained through local partnerships, we can exceed those restrictions. Through relationships with local airfields, detailed flights plans approved by experienced faculty, and a professional approach to flight we can safely follow the necessary procedures. 

The ICARUS project does not fall under ITAR restrictions. Initial research into regulations for a future supersonic aircraft indicates the project will not be under ITAR but will be subject to additional FAA regulations requiring communication with local government.

Theoretically, yes, but there are many technical challenges involved with supersonic flight. To combat this, MachWorks is taking an iterative approach by constructing aircraft with increasingly difficult flow regimes: subsonic, transonic, and finally supersonic. ICARUS will fly in low subsonic – Mach 0.3. Our next aircraft, currently dubbed Prometheus, will aim for transonic speeds – Mach 0.7. After those two aircraft, we can tackle a supersonic aircraft.

Jet engines, high speeds, and a large manufacturing projects creates a hazardous situation which needs to be monitored and controlled. To mitigate risks, MachWorks has a couple strategies.

1. Follow NASA guidelines for project development with tracking engineering risks.
2. Develop extensive documentation and will ensure our designs are approved by experienced faculty and industry partners.
3. Have dedicated positions with our organization to ensure compliance with safety protocols and continually mitigate risks to personnel.
4. Have redundancies for critical systems and emergency recovery systems. For example, ICARUS will feature an extensively tested parachute system.