| Wittman Buttercup | |
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| Wittman Buttercup on display | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| 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,[2] the original aircraft is housed in the Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, WI.[3]
Experimental Aircraft Association member Earl Luce developed a replica Buttercup design which first flew April 14, 2002.[4] His representation of the Buttercup design is available as a set of plans for home builders.[5]
Data from [6]
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