EAA Sport Aviation - November 2009

Performance Data

Aircraft make and model: Wickham Model B Certification: Experimental

Spencer Thornton

Length: 25 feet 10 inches Wingspan: 39 feet

Maximum gross weight: 3,200 pounds
Empty weight: 1,980 pounds
Fuel capacity: 50 gallons
Seats: 2 in front, 3 in back on bench

Powerplant make and model: Lycoming O-320A Horsepower: 150 hp Propeller make and type: McCauley 1A170 fixed pitch Cruise speed: 105 to 125 mph Power loading: Positive

Range: 400 miles, no reserve VS 55 mph • VSO 55 mph • VX 61 mph

Price: Original cost was $7,000 in 1968. Today’s value: priceless ... according to Ross.

For more information:

Ross Mahon, rossair@aol.com.

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