EAA Sport Aviation - January 2009

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Aircraft Make & Model: Boeing Stearman Model 75/ PT- 17 Certification: Standard Acrobatic

Length: 24 feet, 3 inches Wingspan: 32 feet, 9 inches Height: 9 feet, 2 inches

Maximum Gross Weight: 2,717 pounds
Empty Weight: 1,936 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 46 gallons
Seats: 2

Powerplant Make & Model: Continental R-670
Horsepower: 220 hp
Cruise Speed/Fuel Consumption: 83 mph/12-13 gph

Father and son after the three-year project was completed.

For more information: Mike Amble mikeamble@comcast.net 904-874-3383

“I wanted to restore this airplane back to stock
condition, just like it was when it wore military
colors. I wanted people to see and appreciate
what this airplane looked like back in 1941.”
—Mike Amble

Bonnie Kratz

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