Join us as we explore the majestic 1939 Beechcraft Staggerwing - the unrivaled queen of the 1930s skies. A marvel of engineering with its unique negative staggered wings and Pratt & Whitney 985 nine-cylinder, 450 horsepower engine, the Staggerwing was a symbol of luxury and performance.
Our special guest, Tom from Westfall Aviation, will guide us through a detailed exploration of this exquisite aircraft. After eight long years of painstaking restoration work, this Staggerwing not only flies once again but has also taken home the coveted gold Lindy at EAA Oshkosh!
In this video, you'll get an up-close look at the Staggerwing's unique features. We'll talk about the significance of the staggered wings, the roomy cabin designed to comfortably seat five, and the Hamilton Standard constant-speed propeller. You'll also get to see the retractable landing gear and hear about the impressive efforts it took to source period-correct Goodyear tires.
So buckle up, aviation enthusiasts, for a detailed walkthrough of the grand Staggerwing, the private jet of the 1930s.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Why are the wings staggered?
2:54 - The engine - Pratt & Whitney 985
3:55 - The propeller - Hamilton Standard
6:48 - The landing gear and tires
10:55 - The wing structure
14:02 - The radio antenna
14:32 - Use in World War 2
16:09 - Performance
16:41 - Landing flares
20:54 - The interior
31:44 - Engine startup
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