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    Airframe Family: Hanson WH-1 Special
    Latest Model:WH-1 Special
    Construction Number:1
    Last Civil Registration:N35TS
    Compressed ID:Hanson WH-1 cn 1 cr N35TS
    Latest Owner or Location:Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, California

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    Dates

    Event

    1971

    Constructed as a WH-1.

    By 15 July 1971

    To unknown owner with c/r N35WH.

    From 15 July 1971 to 18 July 1971

    Raced as #35.
    Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ken Haas. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 190.68 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Did not start in Heat 2. Started Division 2, but did not finish.

    From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

    Raced as #35, named Thunder Chicken.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Tom Cooney. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 207.29 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 191.26 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.74 mph.

    Circa 21 September 1971


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    Circa 21 September 1971


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    By 9 October 1974

    To unknown owner with c/r N35TS.

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 211.410 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 199.005 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 199.829 mph.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 208.51 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 201.07 mph. Cut pylon 3 on lap 8.

    From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 209.30 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 199.68 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.69 mph.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Houston, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 217.74 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.42 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 199.94 mph.

    Circa 19 September 1976


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

    From 18 June 1977 to 19 June 1977

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the Sturgis Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.545 mph. Raced in Heat A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 192.308 mph.

    From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 213.02 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 211.77 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.26 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 202.96 mph.

    From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 206.11 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.08 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the International Experimental Limited class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 200.75 mph.

    2 May 1979

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX35TS (WH-1, 1) issued.

    From 26 May 1979 to 28 May 1979

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed in the San Diego National Air Festival event. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 218.644 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 207.558 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.934 mph. During the Silver Race cut pylon 2 on lap 5.

    From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 217.74 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 205.52 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.54 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.31 mph.

    From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 229.008 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 214.897 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.612 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.038 mph.

    From 15 August 1980 to 17 August 1980

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed in the Corvallis Air Races event. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 213.525 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 192.632 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.914 mph. During the silver heat race, cut pylon #2 on lap #5.

    From 30 August 1980 to 1 September 1980

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed in the San Diego National Air Festival event. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 197.238 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 192.062 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 201.809 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.899 mph.

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 221.00 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.61 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 205.71 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 208.97 mph.

    From 12 August 1981 to 16 August 1981

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the Corvallis Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 208.092 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.775 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.244 mph. During the Silver Heat there was a timing error and the finishing order was dtermined by the Finish Line Judges.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 211.33 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.14 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 210.54 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 208.62 mph.

    From 15 October 1981 to 18 October 1981

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendswood, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 225.957 mph. Started Silver Heat, but did not finish. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.962 mph.

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 199.75 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 207.26 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.49 mph.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 209.43 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 196.72 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.58 mph.

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 200.789 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 197.482 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.335 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Pulled out on the fifth lap after experiencing mixture problems and excessive heat in the cockpit. Landed safely.


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    15 September 1984


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    15 September 1984


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 199.111 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.457 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 196.262 mph.

    From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the Richland Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers from Friendship, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 201.855 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.124 mph.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #35, named Sumpn Else.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Summers. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 205.96 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.086 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 190.085 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 192.051 mph.

    6 January 1989

    To unknown owner with c/r N35TS.
    Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA.

    10 July 2013

    Civil registration, N35TS, cancelled.
    Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA.

    In the inventory of Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
    View the Location Dossier

    11 September 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
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 8, 1972 Annual by Reed Kinert
    National Air Racing Group - The Informer

    Internet Sources
    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

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