Wurtsmith Air Museum

Exhibits

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Osprey
#N16LN

The 1988 Osprey II Fixed Wing Single Engine Aircraft S/N 545A
Donated by Leroy D. Newmarch of Waterford, MI. Dated 12/9/2008

To be used for education purposes.

Exhibit Information

The Osprey II is an experimental, amphibious plane built from scratch, not a kit, by Newmarch. Plans for it were purchased from a CA firm and it was built with a Franklin four-cylinder engine, spruce, and fiberglass over a 10-year period.

The two-seater is a pusher, meaning its prop, which is mounted high to keep it our of the water spray, is located in the back and pushes the aircraft forward. It cruises at 120 mph, with a maximum speed of 140 mph.

In 2006, Newmarch was the oldest flying pilot at Oakland International Airport.

This plane had about 200 hours in the air.
Empty Weight: 1000#
Max Weight for Take-off 1600#