Wiley Post Aircraft Corp was founded in Oklahoma City in 1935 to build Model A (ATC 2-478, ATC 561), cheap two-seat aircraft. Designed by Ross Holmes and Glenn Stearman and powered by a 40hp Straughn AL-1000 converted Model A Ford engine, the first example was built by Straughan Aircraft. Reportedly was first developed as a parasol monoplane at Cessna factory. The ATC was issued in 1934.
One prototype (NX12561) and two production Model As were built in 1931-32 (N11919 and NC12582). Originally price at $1,438, it was $1,692 in 1935.
One 60hp experimental B NX493N was built.
Wiley Post acquired rights to Straughan assets 1935, and transferred production to Oklahoma City. Thirteen Model As built before company liquidated after Wiley Post’s death.
Engine: 40hp Straughn AL-1000 (converted Ford A)
Wingspan: 28’6″
Length: 19’9″
Useful load: 393 lb
Max speed: 82 mph
Cruise speed: 70 mph
Stall: 28 mph
Range: 110 mi
Seats: 2
All Aero 