Stewart Aircraft Corporation is an American aircraft manufacturer specializing in aircraft kits and plans. Don Stewart, a former airline pilot, designed several aircraft that are sold by the company. The company's first product, the Headwind, was one of the earliest examples of a homebuilt aircraft designed to use an air-cooled Volkswagen automotive engine with a patented gear reduction unit for the propeller.
Closure of business The Stewart Headwind Corporation website is down. The flywithstewart website states: "As of Dec. 2021 Don is no longer selling plans." As of Oct 2024, plans are in work to offer sets of drawings again. Pricing will be available shortly
Aircraft
Summary of aircraft built by Stewart Aircraft Corporation Model name First flight Type Stewart Headwind 1961 Single place highwing homebuilt aircraft Stewart Foo Fighter 1967 Single place biplane homebuilt aircraft
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