WebHe designed and built "Chief Oshkosh", his first race plane. Photo courtesy of EAA. 1937 - Designed and built Buttercup and patented the Wittman Leading Edge Flap. At the … WebAeronca 11AC Chief N3886E, 11AC-S-80, at EAA Oshkosh 1980 Aeronca 11BC, S11BC Chief pictures and information The 11BC was built with a C-85-8 engine Aeronca 11BC Chief N3946E,11BC-27, at AK28 Chena Marina Airport, Fairbanks, AK 11/04. I've seen it elsewhere since then. Note the splates (spill plates) on the wings!
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From the Hangar Floor: Replicating Steve Wittman’s Buster
Steve Wittman started air racing in 1926 in various aircraft. In March 1931, he designed his own purpose built aircraft in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, "Chief Oshkosh". He was racing in Cleveland by August of the same year. His goal was to keep the plane light so that he could be the first to round a pylon and establish … See more Chief Oshkosh a.k.a. Buster is a homebuilt racing plane designed to compete in the 1931 American Cirrus Races. See more • 1931 National Air Races – aircraft developed wing flutter. Third place in 400 cubic inch class at 150.27 mph speed. • 1931 New York Air Races – Five firsts in the 350 cubic inch … See more "Buster" a.k.a. "Chief Oshkosh" resides in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. • A replica of Chief Oshkosh was built using remaining wing parts of the original aircraft and displayed at the Florida Air Museum See more • Interview with Steve Wittman See more The "Chief Oshkosh" racer was a mid-winged taildragger with undersized wheels and tires without brakes. The original was powered by an American Cirrus engine, the 1932 racer was … See more • Wittman Bonzo was a second midget racer built new in 1948 patterned after "Buster" • Cassutt Special was a Formula One racer patterned after "Buster". See more Data from Sport Aviation General characteristics • Capacity: 1 • Wingspan: 19 ft (5.8 m) • Fuel capacity: 15 U.S. gallons (57 L; 12 imp gal) See more WebThe Oshkosh Trunk Company initially began producing trunks in 1898, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Its signature line of luggage called the “Chief” was styled with beige duck cloth, with red and yellow stripes. The company … WebJun 10, 2016 · This original plane now resides at Oshkosh in the Pioneer Museum / Wittman hangar. Steve Wittman's fame started in the 1930's, the 'Golden Age' of air … jeani 4312