The "Stearman" is a big, beautiful biplane that served as the introductory classroom for military pilots in the World War II era.  The designation "PT" stands for "Primary Trainer."  In order to advance through pilot training, cadets had to prove themselves capable of basic "stick and rudder" skills in the Stearman.  This airplane has a fairly narrow landing gear track and could be a handful on the ground during landing.  Many of these airplanes were painted "Trainer Yellow" for optimal visibility.  During landing, the tendency for the tail to swing to the front, grab a lower wing tip, and end up upside down led to the nickname "The Yellow Peril."  If you're a confident Stearman pilot, you can probably fly just about anything.  We have a lot of respect for these guys.

PT-17 Specifications:

Nickname: "Yellow Peril"

Engine: Continental R-670, 7 Cylinder Radial,  220 Horsepower

Wing Span: 32 ft, 2 in. Length: 24 ft, 3 in Height: 9 ft, 2 in.

Weight: Empty:  1936 lbs.  Max Take-Off:  2717 lbs.

Maximum Speed: 124 mph

Service Ceiling: 11,200 ft.

Range: 505 miles

Crew: Two

Number Built: 10,000+

Flying Today: Approximately 200

 

 

 

 

 

 

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