Designed by Steve Wittman, who had been a racing pilot since 1926 and who was a prolific designer and builder of racing and touring aircraft, the Wittman W-8 has become one of the classics of the homebuilding world. A Model W-9 was first flown in 1958 powered by a 160hp(119kW) Lycoming, with a wingspan of 20’0"(6.09m) and a maximum take-off weight of 1450lb(658kg). Most examples have been built with a tailwheel undercarriage but some have a tricycle undercarriage and others have been built with retractable mainwheels.

N226J                    c/n 226                           USA

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1953

Engine: 90hp(67kW) Continental C90                                                                                              Length: 19’3"(5.86m)                                                                                             Height: 5’3"(1.6m)Wingspan: 20’11"(6.37m)                                                                                             No.built: 400+ Range: 600miles(965km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 130mph(209kmh) Empty weight: 700lb(317kg)                                                   Maximum take-off weight: 1300lb(590kg)