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    Airframe Family: Williams-Cangie WC-1
    Latest Model:WC-1 Sundancer
    Construction Number:1
    Last Civil Registration:N1AE
    Compressed ID:Williams-Cangie WC-1 cn 1 cr N1AE
    Latest Owner or Location:San Diego Air and Space Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, California

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    Dates

    Event

    Circa 1973

    Constructed as a WC-1.

    To unknown owner with c/r N1AE.

    From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Sidney White. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 194.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 177.63 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 194.95 mph.

    After 1973


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Sidney White. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 198.53 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 196.01 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 174.24 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 198.17 mph.

    Circa 9 October 1974


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races held at Mojave, CA.

    Circa 9 October 1974


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races held at Mojave, CA.

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Sidney White. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 204.030 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 204.601 mph.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Sidney White. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.97 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 205.61 mph.

    From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Sidney White. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 204.93 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 200.62 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 196.41 mph.

    Circa 19 June 1976


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Mojave, CA.

    From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from Woodland Hills, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 201.305 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 200.731 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.949 mph.

    4 August 1976

    To Logan J. Hines, Canoga Park, CA keeping c/r N1AE.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from Canoga Park, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 200.37 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 194.71 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 198.44 mph.

    From 8 January 1978 to 8 January 1978

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from California. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 200.03 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 185.92 mph.

    From 1 December 1978 to 3 December 1978

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from California. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 201.76 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.98 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.08 mph.

    17 December 1979

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX1AE (CANGIE WC-1, 1) issued.

    From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Was to have competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Biplane class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Pat Hines from Canoga Park, CA.

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 218.57 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.23 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 206.62 mph.

    From 31 May 1981 to 31 May 1981

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the Cincinnati Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 193.722 mph.

    From 12 August 1981 to 16 August 1981

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the Corvallis Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from Canoga Park, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 214.712 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 165.197 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 158.248 mph.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 220.13 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.44 mph.

    September 1982


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada

    September 1982


    Photographer: Nick Taylor
    Notes: Run up on the ramp at the NCAR 1982

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Racing Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 209.74 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.40 mph.

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines from Tahoe Vista, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 147.32 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 143.68 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 142.85 mph.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #1, named Sundancer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Racing Biplane class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 220.92 mph. Started Heat, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.60 mph.

    12 September 1983


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    In the inventory of San Diego Air and Space Museum, Gillespie Field Annex, Gillespie Field, San Diego, CA.
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    31 May 2013


    Photographer: Terry Fletcher
    Notes: On display at San Diego Air and Space Museum, Gillespie Field Annex, Gillespie Field, San Diego, California

    7 June 2013

    Civil registration, N1AE, cancelled.

    Placed on display with San Diego Air and Space Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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    3 August 2022


    Photographer: Adam Estes

    3 August 2022


    Photographer: Adam Estes

    3 August 2022


    Photographer: Adam Estes
    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 11, 1975 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 12, 1976 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 13, 1977-1978 Biennial by Dusty Carter
    National Air Racing Group - The Informer
    Internet Sources
     Aerial Visuals - The Locator by Mike Henniger, Senior Editor
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Air Racing Group
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Individual Contributors
     Adam Estes
    Mike Henniger
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