The Buttercup was designed by the legendary airman and designer Steve Wittman as an alternative to the Aeroncas and Pipers which were prevalent in the 1930’s. Unfortunately the advent of World War 11 prevented the type from entering production and the prototype lay dormant until wars end. Mr. Wittman used the Buttercup as an experimental aircraft which he fitted with various combinations of engines and wings. In the early 1950’s he commenced design work on his well known Tailwind design and the Buttercup was used as a hack. The aircraft ended up in the EAA museum at Oshkosh. Steve Wittman died in an aircraft accident in 1995. Earl Luce of Brockport, New York built a reproduction of the Buttercup which made its first flight in 2002 and kits are now available from Luce Air.

N18263                   c/n 001X                        USA

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1938