avia.wikisort.org - AeroplaneThe Wickham Model C Sunbird is a single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Boeing engineer James M. Wickham.
| Wickham Model C Sunbird |
|---|
| Role |
Homebuilt aircraft Type of aircraft |
| National origin |
United States |
| Designer |
Jim Wickham |
| First flight |
1975 |
| Status |
Under Restoration |
| Number built |
1 |
Design
The Sunbird is a single-place low wing taildragger made primarily of wood. Power was originally a 1600cc VW, but a Continental C85 was installed later in its life.
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Operational history
The Wickham C was the third of six designs by Wickham, which first flew in 1975.
Specifications
Data from Original drawings
General characteristics
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m)
- Wingspan: 20 ft 2 in (6.15 m)
- Wing area: 69 sq ft (6.4 m2)
Performance
See also
Related development
References
- Wanttaja, Ron. "Jim Wickham." Wind in the Wires, The Newsletter of EAA Chapter 26, Volume XIV No. 11 (Nov. 2006): pgs 3-4.
- "Wickham Model C" Federal Aviation Administration. Aircraft Registration Database.
- Wickham, James M. "A Spin Test." Sport Aviation, Mar. 1982: pgs 40-43.
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