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Mitchell Wing B-10

Designer Don Mitchell built his first airplane in 1929 while still in high school.  Along with sailplane designer Hawley Bowlus he founded Bowlus Sailplanes Inc. in 1937.  The company produced kit planes such as the “Baby Albatross.”  During World War II they built CG-4A gliders for the U.S. Army.  The Mitchell Wing began as a foot-launched hang glider in 1975.  Soon thereafter a powered version called the B-10 followed.  This version intended for homebuilders is manufactured of wood, aluminum tubing, fiberglass, and covered with fabric.  Mitchell Wings have been used to set several distance and altitude records for microlight aircraft and hang gliders. 

Service History

Built by Mr. Harry Warr of Riverside, California.  Completed in September 1982.

November 1991          Sold to Peter McEvoy, Brea, California.

December 1993           Donated to the Pima Air & Space Museum.

Wingspan

34 ft

Length

8 ft

Height

4 ft

Weight

595 lb (loaded)

Maximum Speed

65 MPH

Service Ceiling

12,000 ft

Range

150 miles

Engine

One IAME 107ER with 27 horsepower

Crew

1

Manufacturer
Mitchell/Warr

Markings
Peter McEvoy, 1993

Designation
B-10

Registration
N4232A

Serial Number
285