Welcome to
MachWorks

Under Part 107 regulations, we can fly up to 100mph, under 500 feet, with an aircraft under 55lbs. We have 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 flight plans approved by experienced faculty, and a professional approach, we 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. MachWorks is taking an iterative approach by constructing aircraft with increasingly difficult flow regimes: subsonic, transonic, and finally supersonic. ICARUS targets low subsonic (Mach 0.3). PROMETHEUS aims for transonic speeds (Mach 0.7). After those two aircraft, we tackle supersonic flight.

Jet engines, high speeds, and large manufacturing projects create hazardous situations that need to be monitored and controlled. Our strategies include: following NASA guidelines for project development with engineering risk tracking; developing extensive documentation approved by experienced faculty and industry partners; maintaining dedicated positions to ensure compliance with safety protocols; and building in redundancies for critical systems, including an extensively tested parachute recovery system on ICARUS.