The club provides access to staggerwing related information, events, and to. The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is an american biplane with an atypical negative wing. May 10, 20 the wine squadron with members tony debevc, rick palmer, mike toman and todd randolph. I have just modified one external link on beechcraft model 17 staggerwing. The beechcraft model 17, popularly known as the staggerwing, was first flown on november 4, 1932. When a spectator saw one in flight over 75 years ago, he coined its now well known descriptive nickname. 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. Fly only on calm days with wind speeds less yourself or spectators and damage to property. Beechcraft staggerwing d175 kansas aviation museum.
The staggerwing was no slouch when she was first produced, being faster than many of the military. Yes, beechcraft exported 2 c17es to japan in 1937, resulting in japanese construction of 20 c17es built under license, from 1937 to 1940. The first production model, built from 1934 to 1936, was the b17 powered by a 285 hp jacobs b17b, a 285 hp wright b17e, a 225 hp jacobs b17l or a 420 hp wright b17r. Beechcraft staggerwing radio control scale biplane model. Beechcraft staggerwing archives this day in aviation. We have been waiting for a classic red beechcraft staggerwing for a long time.
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The staggerwings use of thenuncommon retractable landing gear, combined with streamlining and weight reduction, gave the model 17 a higher top speed and lower landing speed which allowed the airplane to operate from almost any airfield. Beechcraft d17 staggerwing plan free download outerzone. Change the options to match your needs, polyester plans must me shipped rolled. Prepar3d including v4 file size 90 mb the young and talented alabeo team have created a great looking d17 staggerwing for microsoft flight simulator x and prepar3d, that is both a joy and a challenge to fly. Roger gilberts custom beechcraft panel is included. Beechcraft staggerwing plans aerofred download free. The design of a beechcraft model 17 sets it apart from all other planes. 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, november 4, 1932.
It was a fast airplane for its time and set several speed and altitude records. When the beech staggerwing biplane appeared in 1932, its distinctive feature was the negative stagger arrangement of its wings. This model was designed to fly with a 45 to 65cc 2 cycle gas engine. 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. The beechcraft staggerwing got its name because its lower wing was placed ahead of the upper wing negative stagger. The beechcraft d17w was a special version of the d17 production model. Rochobby beechcraft staggerwing rc plane motion rc. With these considerations in mind, the model was drawn as a standoff scale g series aircraft at. See more ideas about aircraft, aviation and airplane. The last of a long successful line of negative stagger biplanes. I have just modified 4 external links on beechcraft model 17 staggerwing. The wine squadron with members tony debevc, rick palmer, mike toman and todd randolph. Kompletter lasercut holzteilesatz ohne leisten, beplankungsholz technische daten spannweite. Giant scale beechcraft staggerwing plans,templates,inst.
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The bonanza was a much smaller aircraft with much less horsepower, but carried four people with almost exactly the same speed as the staggerwing. Scale the beechcraft d17s staggerwing plans is supposed to be scaled correctly, a good way to be sure about this it to open it with adobe pdfreader and measure the parts. Beechcraft d17 staggerwing plans download royal marutaka. Overall the kit is a joy to build and builds into a handsome beechcraft g17s staggerwing. The credits are a way to recognize work done with the plans, may be scanning, tracing, cleaning, restoring, scaling the beechcraft d17s staggerwing model airplane plan. First flown in 1932, the beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is an american biplane with an atypical negative stagger. 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 empty weight is 2540 lb 1150 kg and the loaded weight is 4250 lb 1930 kg. About the beechcraft d17 staggerwing plan this plan is 910. 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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The bonanza was a much smaller aircraft with much less horsepower, but carried four people at almost exactly the same speed as the staggerwing. Dedicated to providing information on the history and restoration of the 1939 u. The staggerwing was also used as a liaison aircraft during world war ii. Apr 07, 2017 final thoughts on the beechcraft model 17 staggerwing. The beechcraft model 17 staggerwing is a singleengine fiveseat light touring and corporate travel biplane aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer beech aircraft corporation. Staggerwing story of the classic beechcraft biplane. This is the only staggerwing that has been awarded the coveted oshkosh grand champion prize. Of all of the 750 staggerwings built this is one of only 20 of the most desirable and sought after g models.
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During its heyday, it was used as an executive aircraft, much as the private jet is now, and its primary competition were the waco custom cabin and waco standard cabin series of biplanes. We have to admit, we absolutely love the looks of the rochobby beechcraft. Beechcraft staggerwing series aircraft for sale used. Beechcraft c17l staggerwing national air and space museum. Ask a group of general aviation pilots what their favorite airplane is and the most frequent answers will usually be the beechcraft model 17, or staggerwing as its normally called, and the p51 mustang. The beechcraft c17l staggerwing was the first aircraft produced by the new beech aircraft company of wichita, kansas. The staggerwing club is an organization for individuals interested in the venerable beech model 17. Each staggerwing was custom made, with luxurious cabins trimmed in leather, the epitome of art deco style. The d17 staggerwing plan shows the installation of robart retracts servos and zenoah g62 engine and features two. Plan listing thumbnail prev next plan this is the beechcraft model 17s staggerwing listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images.
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