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Details on Wittman Buttercup
Wanted photos and/or detailed dimensions for Wittman Buttercup. Apparently
the original in at the museum in Oshkosh. Anyone live near it? I have already seen the magazine article. I understand it has a 29' wingspan, fuselage length 20 feet, 65-100 HP engine, 2 seats side-by-side, 40" wide cabin, high wing - double struts, tube and fabric, STOL capabilities - 300 foot, landing speed with full flaps 40 mph, empty weight 790-819 lbs, gross weight 1290 lbs, fuel tank 19-29 gallons and 130 mph cruise. I estimate the wing chord at 54" and there appears to be 10 ribs for each half of the wing not counting the special tapered tips. Wing thickness is unknown. Wing area 130 square feet approximately. Flaps are 3/4 length. CM |
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You need to talk to Earl Luce of Brockport NY. Here is a link to his Web
Site. He has built a Buttercup replica that was featured in sport aviation. He has plans he sells and various parts including welded fuselages. http://luceair.com/ John Oliveira RV9a - Working on Fuselage Honeoye Falls, NY "Charlie" wrote in message .. . Wanted photos and/or detailed dimensions for Wittman Buttercup. Apparently the original in at the museum in Oshkosh. Anyone live near it? I have already seen the magazine article. I understand it has a 29' wingspan, fuselage length 20 feet, 65-100 HP engine, 2 seats side-by-side, 40" wide cabin, high wing - double struts, tube and fabric, STOL capabilities - 300 foot, landing speed with full flaps 40 mph, empty weight 790-819 lbs, gross weight 1290 lbs, fuel tank 19-29 gallons and 130 mph cruise. I estimate the wing chord at 54" and there appears to be 10 ribs for each half of the wing not counting the special tapered tips. Wing thickness is unknown. Wing area 130 square feet approximately. Flaps are 3/4 length. CM |
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