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The Whigham GW-1 is an American high-wing single-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired flight test engineer for Convair.

Geneús first design, the Whigham GW-1, flew in 1959 and had a max L/D of 29 at 55 mph.1

The Whigham GW-1 is an American high-wing, single-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham.2
Empty Weight Lb
340
Designer
Gene Whigham
Origin
United States
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
5
Aspect Ratio
19
Status
No longer in production
Glide Ratio
29
Gross Weight Lb
540
Airfoil
NACA 23018
Number Built
One
Crew
one
First Flight
1959
Span In
6
Span Ft
44
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
107
Prime Units
imp
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1950-1959

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