Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing
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TypeBiplane
National originUnited States of America
Designer
| Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing | |
|---|---|
 Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing model on display at the EAA Airventure Museum. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Biplane |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | Pitcairn Aircraft Company |
| Designer | |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1925 |
| First flight | 1925 |
The Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing (Pitcairn Aviation - One) [1] is the first biplane designed for air racing and commercial airmail service by Pitcairn Aircraft Company.[2]
The Fleetwing biplane featured three cockpits capable carrying four revenue sightseeing passengers. The fuselage used (square and round) steel tubing with fabric covering. The squarish fuselage featured a slanted radiator on the front of the lower cowling[3]
