BEECHCRAFT STAGGERWING
The unique and beautiful Staggerwing. . .This classic was also on display with the Curtiss Helldiver and Texas Raiders B-17 at the DOC B-29 Hangar and Museum in Wichita. From 1946, this is the last factory-built Staggerwing. The Staggerwing was created by Walter Beech as a business executive aircraft in 1932. Even though it was created during the Great Depression, the Staggerwing became a great success. It's art deco style and design was well ahead of its time. The most interesting feature of its design was the unique "negative wing stagger". The lower wing was positioned forward of the upper wing. It's thought this was supposed to improve stall characteristics. The Staggerwing was also the first general aviation aircraft to feature electronically retractable landing gear. This was also meant to improve aerodynamic performance. The owner and pilot of this beautifully maintained plane is Steve Craig of Lawrence, Kansas.
September 2022
Camera: Nikon D7100
Lens: Tokina 11-20mm 2.8
BEECHCRAFT STAGGERWING
The unique and beautiful Staggerwing. . .This classic was also on display with the Curtiss Helldiver and Texas Raiders B-17 at the DOC B-29 Hangar and Museum in Wichita. From 1946, this is the last factory-built Staggerwing. The Staggerwing was created by Walter Beech as a business executive aircraft in 1932. Even though it was created during the Great Depression, the Staggerwing became a great success. It's art deco style and design was well ahead of its time. The most interesting feature of its design was the unique "negative wing stagger". The lower wing was positioned forward of the upper wing. It's thought this was supposed to improve stall characteristics. The Staggerwing was also the first general aviation aircraft to feature electronically retractable landing gear. This was also meant to improve aerodynamic performance. The owner and pilot of this beautifully maintained plane is Steve Craig of Lawrence, Kansas.
September 2022
Camera: Nikon D7100
Lens: Tokina 11-20mm 2.8