Steve Wittman’s first racing plane, Chief Oshkosh NR12047 and NR14855, was built in 1931 for the Nationals. Powered by a 90hp Cirrus, it was repowered with a 115hp Cirrus Hermes in 1932, and 125hp Menasco C-4 c.1935. Published plans shown many variations, typical of racing aircraft—1931: span: 18’9″ length: 17’9″; 1933: span: 15’6″ length: 18’4″; 1935: span: 14’6″ length: 19’4″; 1937: span: 12’6″ length: 19’6″.
It crashed in 1938 and was rebuilt in 1947 as midget racer Buster.
Engine: Cirrus, 90hp
Wingspan: 16’0″
Length: 17’10”
Seats: 1
All Aero 