Wittman Buttercup
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| Role | Homebuilt aircraftTemplate:Short description |
| Designer | Steve Wittman |
| First flight | Original - 1938, Replica - April 14, 2002 |
| Introduction | Original - 1938, Replica - 2002 |
| Variants | Wittman Tailwind |
The Wittman W-5 Buttercup is a two place aircraft designed and built by Steve Wittman in 1938.[1] Designated as the Buttercup Model W,[1] the original aircraft is housed in the Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, WI.
The Buttercup was considered as the basis for a four place certified production model by Fairchild Aircraft. Fairchild executives were impressed with the aircraft that chance landed at their factory airport in Hagerstown, Maryland. Wittman sold production rights, but Fairchild did not pursue the effort due to wartime production obligations.[2]
Experimental Aircraft Association member Earl Luce Jr. developed a replica Buttercup design, which first flew on April 14, 2002.[3] He made a set of plans for his design, available for home builders.[4] On 28 May 2023, 70-year-old Earl Luce Jr., said to be an excellent pilot, and his passenger were killed when the buttercup crashed as he was flying over Orleans County, New York, US.[5]
Specifications (1938 Wittman Buttercup - Model W - N18268)
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General characteristics
- Crew: 1
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References
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External links
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- Experimental Aircraft Association Web site
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- EAA AirVenture Museum
- Buttercup Building Log