White Lightning WLAC-1
White Lightning Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1986 · light aircraft
The White Lightning WLAC-1 is an American four-seat single-engined monoplane designed for amateur construction by Nick Jones. It was sold as kits by the White Lighting Aircraft Corporation of South Carolina.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing composite monoplane with a retractable nose-wheel undercarriage
- Four seats, the rear two facing backwards
- Single 210 hp Continental IO-360 piston engine
It is a low-wing monoplane of composite construction with an unusual seating arrangement in which the rear two seats face backwards.
Specifications
- The White Lightning WLAC-1 has a length of 7.11 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.43 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 450 km/h (280 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The prototype first flew on 8 March 1986 as the Jones White Lightning. In the 1990s the design was sold in kit form by Reflex Fiberglass Works of Walterboro, South Carolina.
Variants
At least ten have been built. The project is currently managed by Will and Bill Fields.
Where you'll see it
Will Fields has raced the plane in the Reno National Championship races, with two wins since 2002.
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