Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREAM MACHINE | Powered parachute | 48 | 48 | 1994-2007 |
| BREEZE | Powered parachute | 7 | 7 | 2002-2007 |
| SKY HAWK | Powered parachute | 4 | 4 | 2001-2002 |
| DM 582 | Powered parachute | 3 | 3 | 1994-1994 |
| MILLENNIUM | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2000-2000 |
| BUCKEYE DM 582 2PL | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2000-2000 |
| DREAM MACHINE 2000 | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2000-2000 |
| BUCKEYE BREEZE | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2003-2003 |
| DREAM MACHINE '98 | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 1998-1998 |
| BREEZE II | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2005-2005 |
| DREAM MACHINE 00 | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2000-2000 |
| BUCKEYE DREAMMACHINE | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2003-2003 |
| BREEZE LX | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2005-2005 |
| 98 DREAM MACHINE | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 1998-1998 |
| HORNET | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2002-2002 |
| SKYHAWK | Powered parachute | 1 | 1 | 2007-2007 |
Buckeye Industries aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists aircraft manufactured by Buckeye Industries under the specific manufacturer name "BUCKEYE AVIATION." As of October 16, 2026, the registry contains 74 valid registrations for this entity. These aircraft represent 16 distinct models, with the majority built between 1994 and 2007. Half of the registered fleet was produced in the year 2000 or earlier.
Fleet Composition and Models
All 74 registered aircraft under this specific registry entry are classified as powered parachutes. The fleet is dominated by the DREAM MACHINE, which accounts for 48 of the registrations. This model was built from 1994 to 2007 and seats two passengers. The BREEZE model follows with seven registrations, built between 2002 and 2007. Other registered models include the SKY HAWK (4 aircraft), the DM 582 (3 aircraft), the MILLENNIUM (1 aircraft), and the BUCKEYE DM 582 2PL (1 aircraft). All listed models seat two passengers. Three of the registered aircraft use reciprocating engines. The entire fleet of 74 aircraft is classified under the experimental airworthiness class.
Geographic Distribution
Illinois holds the highest number of registrations with 13 aircraft. Indiana follows with nine registered aircraft, and Pennsylvania has six. Buckeye Industries, also known as Buckeye Aviation, was an American aircraft manufacturer based in Argos, Indiana. The company was one of the leading manufacturers of powered parachutes and also produced some models of ultralight trikes. One model, the single-seat Buckeye Eagle, could be flown as either a powered parachute or equipped with a hang glider-style wing and flown as an ultralight trike.
The FAA registry also lists aircraft from this manufacturer under the name "BUCKEYE," which includes 150 separate registrations. Each registered aircraft has a unique N-number record available for lookup.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as BUCKEYE.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Buckeye Industries.