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General News of Thursday, 18 April 2019<\/p>\n

Source: <\/strong>kantanka.net<\/p>\n2019-04-18\n\n

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General News of Thursday, 18 April 2019<\/p>\n

Source: <\/strong>kantanka.net<\/p>\n

2019-04-18<\/p>\n

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\"Isaacplay video<\/span>Isaac Otoo and Jacob Larbi have built a light aircraft using local materials<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Wright brothers changed the world with the invention of the aeroplane which opened the world for aviation to begin and advance.<\/p>\n

Inspired by this feat, two brothers in Ghana, Isaac Otoo and Jacob Larbi, have built a light aircraft using local materials.<\/p>\n

The brothers want the world to know it is possible to manufacture planes in Ghana.<\/p>\n

At a young age, Jacob and Isaac knew they were destined for greatness.<\/p>\n

At age 8, they manufactured their own car.<\/p>\n

In order to achieve their dream of making aircraft, the two brothers started on the small in the backyard of their residence at Dome Pillar 2.<\/p>\n

They used local materials such as Iron square pipes, plywood and aluminium sheets to make the light aircraft<\/p>\n

www.3news.com\u2018s Portia Gabor visited the manufacturers of the aircraft at an airfield located at Afienya to test fly their craft.<\/p>\n

GHOFI 1601, as it is called, can carry two people at a go, with a maximum weight of 757kg.<\/p>\n

The wings are detachable for easy transportation.<\/p>\n

The engine, which runs on petrol, is a used Volkswagen engine which produces power to drive the propeller.<\/p>\n

Jacob and Isaac noted that they were able to construct the light aircraft with the assistance of an ex-air force officer and by watching videos on Youtube.<\/p>\n

Although the aircraft can fly, they currently do not have the license to do so due to some challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ghana Civil Aviation has already given us the opportunity to use this runway for testing the aircraft.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not having a license so we do not have a permit to fly. So we need the license, and the license also cost a lot so we need support from everyone, government and organizations,\u201d Jacob appealed.<\/p>\n

According to the brothers, the aircraft can be used by the police for patrol services as well as by farmers, who can also use it to water their plants.<\/p>\n

The brothers also noted that they can build cargoes that can be used to transport goods if given the right financial support.<\/p>\n

They are hopeful, someday; somehow GHOFI 1601 will fly in the skies.<\/p>\n

Watch as the aircraft gets tested<\/b><\/p>\n