Wickham B

Model B
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Designer Jim Wickham
Unit cost
$7,000 in 1968

The Wickham B is an American experimental twin engined, homebuilt aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The twin engine aircraft was designed by Boeing engineer Jim Wickham in order to fly safely on one engine over the Seattle area.[2]

The model B is a high-wing, fixed tricycle landing gear, twin engine aircraft. The aircraft uses all aluminum construction with fiberglass cowlings, nose cone and wheel pants. The wings are configured with Fowler flaps. The two 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) fuel tanks are independent of each other. The aircraft uses a throw-over yoke control, similar to a Beechcraft Bonanza.[2]

Operational history

The Wickham B was donated to the Seattle Museum of Flight, then traded to the South Seattle Community College. In 2002, the aircraft was sold and restored to flying condition.

Specifications (Model B)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development


References

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  1. "The Wickham model B". Sport Aviation. February 1963.
  2. 1 2 Busha, Jim (June 2009). "Preserving the Past Homebuilt Style". Sport Aviation.
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