Greg Cole

Greg Cole serves as the head of research and development, and design. A highly respected aerodynamicist, he has led several high profile programs for general aviation. Greg is the recipient of numerous prestigious national awards for outstanding contributions to the advancement of aircraft design, most recently the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2018 August Raspet Memorial Award. Some of the notable aircraft Greg has designed and constructed include the Perlan glider, the Sparrowhawk sailplane, and the Lancair Evolution, Legacy, and Columbia. Cessna Aircraft Corporation produced the certified Columbia as the Corvalis. These aircraft are considered the leaders in their respective class segments. In some segments they are entirely unique.