The Wickham Model C Sunbird is a single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Boeing engineer James M. Wickham.
| Wickham Model C Sunbird | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Jim Wickham |
| First flight | 1975 |
| Status | Under Restoration |
| Number built | 1 |
Design
editThe 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. [1] [2] [3]
Operational history
editThe Wickham C was the third of six designs by Wickham, which first flew in 1975.
Specifications
editData 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
editRelated development
References
edit- ^ 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.