Following olive anns philosophy, if you want something, you can do it, they established beech aircraft in wichita with the goal to build the. Preliminary design work was done in japan on a proposed gullwing biplane fighter designated a17j, and based on the a17f, but nothing ever came of it. Photograph of a beechcraft d17 staggerwing single propeller biplane flying over rolling hills. The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is an american biplane with an atypical negative wing stagger the lower wing is farther forward than the upper wing. Jul 16, 2015 of the very few negative stagger wing biplanes produced the beechcraft d17 was by far the most successful. The design of a beechcraft model 17 sets it apart from all other planes. In fact, throughout the staggerwings production, no less than eight different engines ranging from 225 hp to 690 hp were used. Yes, beechcraft exported 2 c17es to japan in 1937, resulting in japanese construction of 20 c17es built under license, from 1937 to 1940. The beechcraft model 17, popularly known as the staggerwing was first flown on november 4, 1932, setting the standard for private passenger airplanes for many years to come. Beechcraft whirlwind a17 staggerwing, scale rubber model. Fs2002fs2004 beechcraft g17s staggerwing for fs2004. Norm owns a 1940 beechcraft staggerwing that he has owned for 40 years. This website documents the last 5 years of a 15 year long restoration of a. But the staggerwing is the epitome of elegant design married with jawdropping.
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It was considered, during its time, to be the premier executive aircraft flying, much as the gulfstream executive jets are considered in contemporary times. Change the options to match your needs, polyester plans. We became more than just a little excited when we discovered we had complete sets of the original pen andink drawings of the very first, fixedgear model 17 staggerwing beechcraft from the master, william wylam. Finally we have one as part of the new motion rc exclusive rochobby line of planes which are manufactured by fms. My goal, therefore, was to design a tough flyaday airplane that was reasonably practical to build from lumber yard materials where possible, and that would appear full scale or lifelike in flight. Change the options to match your needs, polyester plans must me shipped rolled.
Each staggerwing was custom made, with luxurious cabins trimmed in leather, the epitome of art deco style. Beechcraft staggerwing series aircraft for sale used. Designed for the high end civilian market, it was fast and comfortable. This is the only staggerwing that has been awarded the coveted oshkosh grand champion prize. The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is an american biplane with an atypical negative stagger the lower wing is further forward than the upper wing, that first flew in 1932. Rochobby beechcraft staggerwing in red color scheme receiver ready roc0 we have been waiting for a classic red beechcraft staggerwing for a long time. Olive ann beech earned more awards, honorary appointments and. Apr 07, 2017 final thoughts on the beechcraft model 17 staggerwing. Beechcraft d17 staggerwing radio control scale model biplane for.
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If you do taxi up with your own staggerwing, i think you do have the right to swagger just a little. The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is an american biplane with an atypical negative wing stagger the lower wing is farther forward than the upper wing, that first flew in the stagg private plane private jet vintage airplanes small airplanes bush plane plane photos civil aviation aviation art jet plane. Most contemporary biplanes had positive stagger, which meant that the upper wing was located some distance ahead of the lower. It has been downloaded 437 times by fellow modelers from around the world. The lightweight vtail beechcraft bonanza, a highpowered fourpassenger luxury aircraft, soon replaced the venerable staggerwing in the beech product line, at about onethird the price. The negativestaggered upper wing allows superior pilot visibility and reduces aerodynamic interference between the wings. Spring 2015 r ecreational aircraft association canada. Restoration costs far exceed the finished value, but it is a lot of performance for the typical investment. Rochobby beechcraft staggerwing in red color scheme receiver ready roc0. The last of a long successful line of negative stagger biplanes. Flyzone beechcraft staggerwing instruction manual pdf download. The beechcraft d17w was a special version of the d17 production model. This aircraft has documented wwii history that also crosses over to the most sought after and desirable golden age beech staggerwing.
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I have just modified 4 external links on beechcraft model 17 staggerwing. Fly only on calm days with wind speeds less yourself or spectators and damage to property. This model was designed to fly with a 45 to 65cc 2 cycle gas engine. Beechcraft 17 staggerwing aircraft history, specification. But while the cub was totally conventional in appearance, construction, and performance, the beech staggerwing was an amazing leap forward on the date of its first flight.
The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is a singleengine fiveseat light touring and corporate travel biplane aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer beech aircraft corporation. This 3view for the beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is being offered free of charge from model airplane news. The basic structures use conventional modeling tools and materials such as balsa and plywood, and the techniques are straightforward. With these considerations in mind, the model was drawn as a standoff scale g series aircraft. The staggerwing is an american biplane introduced in 1932.
Of all of the 750 staggerwings built this is one of only 20 of the most desirable and sought after g models. Media format immediate download compatibility microsoft flight simulator x inc. This kit was designed by rich weber, whose building and flying skill can only be surpassed by his modesty and generosity to the flying aces club. When the beech staggerwing biplane appeared in 1932, its distinctive feature was the negative stagger arrangement of its wings. Beechcraft staggerwing plans download berkeley pdfbitmap. The capacity of the aircraft is for one crew member and three passengers. The club provides access to staggerwing related information, events, and to others with an interest in the aircraft. This model has moving parts, a pilot figure, transparent glass, nav lights, 3d wheel wells and a deep red specular shine. Beechcraft staggerwing plan free download outerzone.
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