2802A is the oldest existing Cessna 180 and the first one sold.  Red and Marilyn purchased it in July 1988.  Paint scheme is a duplicate of original, except white where the original was polished. Red  rebuilt an 0-470-U engine which we installed in 1992.

A design by famed air racer Steve Wittman, this design was the first homebuilt certified by the FAA for carrying non-revenue passengers. This W-10 was a project that went through several hands before Red purchased and finished it. The numeric part of the N-number is the same as one of Steve's early Tailwinds.

First flight was August 3, 2003. In 2004 we flew it to EAA Fly-Ins at Arlington and Oshkosh.  We are grateful to the many friends and EAA members who helped us with this project.

Winner of the 2005 Airventure Cup FX Class--215 MPH with a O-320 160 HP engine.

Adjusting cooling baffles in Baraboo WI just before the 2005 AirVenture Cup Race.