Williams-Cangie WC-1 Sundancer
Ralph Thenhaus · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The Williams-Cangie WC-1 Sundancer is an American homebuilt biplane racing aircraft designed by Art Williams and Carl Cangie.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Lower gull wing mounted at the bottom of the fuselage, joined to the upper wing by a single interplane strut |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Unusual biplane layout with the upper wing just below the cockpit canopy
- Lower gull wing mounted at the bottom of the fuselage, joined to the upper wing by a single interplane strut
- Single-seat enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, on a fuselage derived from the Bushby Midget Mustang
A tiny racing biplane with a short gull-shaped lower wing at the bottom of the fuselage and the upper wing just below the bubble canopy. A single interplane strut joins the wings.
Specifications
- The Williams-Cangie WC-1 Sundancer has a length of 4.9 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by Ralph Thenhaus in 1974 and made from aluminium sheet. Only one was built.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built. Plans were at one time available from the Williams Aircraft Design Company.
Where you'll see it
On its first flight it set a national class record of 194 mph. Flown by Sidney White, it won the biplane class at the Reno Air Races and five more class races in 1974.
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