Other than being a biplane, it was similar in appearance to the Gee Bee, a more famous racer from the period.

It was an advanced design for the time because of the relatively clean aerodynamic construction and tight engine cowling.

[1] The Super Solution was the first winner of the Bendix Trophy race from Burbank to Cleveland where it was flown by Maj. James H. Doolittle.

Further changes were made by the Christopher Bros. in Wichita, Kansas in 1932, such as raising the seat, installing a sliding canopy, and adding retractable landing gear.

Initial flight tests proved the aircraft required more rudder area to maintain stability and the fixed pitch propeller needed to be adjusted to allow takeoffs under a mile in length.