Be Part of Aviation History — Help Us Build the Hemp Plane

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Be Part of Aviation History — Help Us Build the Hemp Plane

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✈️ Help Build the World’s First Hemp Aircraft — Stronger, Lighter, and Greener

What if the next revolution in flight came not from high-tech metals or carbon fiber… but from a plant?

We’re on a mission to build the world’s first aircraft made primarily from industrial hemp — a material that’s lighter than fiberglass, stronger than steel by weight, and absorbs carbon dioxide as it grows.

This isn’t just a prototype. It’s proof that sustainability and innovation can take us higher — literally.

Why Hemp?

Hemp is one of nature’s most remarkable materials:

Grows rapidly without pesticides or toxic fertilizers.

Absorbs more CO₂ per acre than forests.

Produces fibers that are lightweight, tough, and renewable.

By replacing traditional fossil-fuel-based materials with hemp composites, we can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of aviation — from production to flight.

Who We Are

We’re a small, passionate group led by a lifelong innovator and builder, working alongside experienced kit builders to bring this vision to life.

We’re not a corporation or a large engineering firm — just people who believe the materials for a cleaner future are already growing all around us.

Our goal is simple: prove that sustainable materials can safely take to the skies.

⚙️ What Your Donation Supports

Our ultimate funding goal is $500,000, which covers the complete development of this pioneering aircraft — from composite materials to flight testing and certification.

You may see smaller goal updates along the way; GoFundMe’s automated system adjusts our milestones to keep progress achievable and motivating. Every dollar raised contributes directly toward that total $500,000 goal.

Every contribution helps us move from the workshop to the runway:

Hemp composite material production and testing

Fabrication and assembly with kit builders in Canada

⚡ Engine installation, avionics setup, and certification steps

Our next milestone is to complete the hemp-composite airframe build and testing phase, paving the way for a historic first flight.

How You Can Help

This project is 100% community-powered — driven by people who want to see innovation that truly helps the planet.

Every dollar, every share, and every message of encouragement makes a real impact.

And as a thank-you, every donor’s name will appear on the aircraft itself — in a special, undisclosed location.

You’ll literally become part of aviation history — and this aircraft shall one day be in the Smithsonian.

We’ll share project updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes progress as we move closer to flight.

Please donate if you can, and share this campaign with anyone who believes in sustainable technology, aviation, or a greener future.

Together, We Can Make Aviation Sustainable

This isn’t just about one aircraft — it’s a message to the world:

“A cleaner, smarter, greener future is possible — and it’s already growing in our fields.”

Join us in making aviation history as we lift off with our 1st Flight from the Wright Brothers Memorial Site in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
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    Derek Kesek (Organizer)
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    Waterloo, ON

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