Aircraft Technologies Atlantis

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Atlantis
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Atlantis II
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Aircraft Technologies
DesignerFred Meyers
Introduction1996
Number builtat least three
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A pair of Atlantis

The Aircraft Technologies Atlantis is an American aerobatic homebuilt aircraft, built by Aircraft Technologies of Lilburn, Georgia. The aircraft is supplied as a kit or in the form of plans for amateur construction. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The Atlantis is a two-seat side-by side low wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing. [3] Fuel tanks are located in the wings, with a central header tank. The aircraft uses two control sticks for each pilot and a pull-up flap handle between the seats. The seats recline to a 35 degree angle. [4]

Operational history

In November 2014 three examples were registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration. [5]

Specifications (Atlantis)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. Experimental Aircraft Association. "Atlantis". Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  2. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter – Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 109. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN   0-9636409-4-1
  3. Jack Cox (August 1996). "The Atlantis". Sport Aviation.
  4. Fred Kolano (March 1997). "Flying Qualities Report The Atlantis". Sport Aviation.
  5. Federal Aviation Administration (4 November 2014). "Make / Model Inquiry Results, Atlantis" . Retrieved 4 November 2014.