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Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing

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The Fleetwing biplane featured three cockpits capable carrying four revenue sightseeing passengers. The fuselage used (square and round) steel tubing with fabric covering. The squarish fuselage featured a slanted radiator on the front of the lower cowling

The prototype PA-1 crashed after a flight with the control cables rigged backwards. A second aircraft was built shortly afterward.


Data from Aerofiles

General characteristics

Performance

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