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gptkbp:instanceOf
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aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:Pitts_Special
biplane
single-engine aircraft
light aircraft
fabric-covered wood
excellent visibility
1,500 lb empty weight
two wings stacked vertically
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gptkbp:built
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over 100
modern aerobatic aircraft
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gptkbp:category
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experimental aircraft
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gptkbp:climbRate
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2,500 ft/min
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gptkbp:cockpit
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open cockpit
many aerobatic champions have flown it.
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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aluminum
semi-monocoque
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gptkbp:controls
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stick and rudder
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gptkbp:crew
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1
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Curtis_Pitts
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gptkbp:engine
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1
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gptkbp:enginePower
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300 hp
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gptkbp:engineType
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Lycoming IO-540
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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1990
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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30 US gal
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gptkbp:headlights
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conventional tail
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gptkbp:height
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8 ft 0 in
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Pitts S-28
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gptkbp:introduced
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1990
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tailwheel
fixed tailwheel
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gptkbp:length
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20 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Pitts_Special_Aircraft
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gptkbp:market_segment
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general aviation
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gptkbp:maximum_speed
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200 mph
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gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight
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1,800 lb
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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aerobatic competitions
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gptkbp:operational_area
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large ailerons and rudder
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:performance
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highly maneuverable
popular in airshows
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gptkbp:productionYears
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1990-present
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gptkbp:propulsion
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constant speed propeller
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gptkbp:role
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aerobatic aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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15,000 ft
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gptkbp:speed
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60 mph
160 mph
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gptkbp:squadrons
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various custom paint schemes
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gptkbp:succeededBy
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360° in 1.5 seconds
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Pitts_S-2
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gptkbp:surface
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full-span ailerons
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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200 sq ft
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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:wingspan
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24 ft 0 in
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