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gptkbp:instanceOf
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aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft
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biplane
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gptkbp:airlines
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highly maneuverable
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gptkbp:category
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light aircraft
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gptkbp:cockpit
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open cockpit
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gptkbp:colors
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customizable
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gptkbp:community
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active pilot community
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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monocoque construction
aluminum and wood
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gptkbp:controls
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full-span ailerons
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gptkbp:covers
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none
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gptkbp:crew
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1
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Curtis_Pitts
aerobatic performance
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gptkbp:engine
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Lycoming AEIO-540
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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1980
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gptkbp:fuelCapacity
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50 liters
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gptkbp:headlights
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conventional tail
varies by owner
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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iconic in aerobatic aviation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Pitts S-18
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gptkbp:landingGear
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tailwheel
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gptkbp:length
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6.86 m
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular inspections
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Pitts_Special_Aircraft
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gptkbp:market
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aerobatic competitions
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gptkbp:maxSpeed
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370 km/h
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gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight
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680 kg
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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gptkb:Patty_Wagstaff
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gptkbp:numberBuilt
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over 100
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gptkbp:operationalHistory
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used in airshows
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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moderate
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gptkbp:performance
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excellent for aerobatics
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gptkbp:rateOfFire
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1,500 ft/min
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gptkbp:role
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aerobatic aircraft
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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generally safe with proper training
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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4,500 m
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gptkbp:speed
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80 km/h
250 km/h
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gptkbp:succeededBy
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360° in 2 seconds
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Pitts_S-2
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gptkbp:takeoffDistance
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300 m
400 m
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gptkbp:training
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used for aerobatic training
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gptkbp:type
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biplane
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gptkbp:variant
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Pitts_S-18S
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gptkbp:wingArea
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18.6 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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7.62 m
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