As part of the Museum’s Adopt-a-Plane program, the Boeing/Stearman PT-17 "Kaydet is adopted by Averille Dawson.
Boeing/Stearman PT-17 "Kaydet"
The Boeing/Stearman PT-17 “Kaydet” served as the primary trainer of the US military from the late 1930s to the end of World War II. Built as a private venture by the Stearman Aircraft Company, the two-seat biplane gained the reputation of being a rugged, easy to fly airplane and became a favorite teacher to many pilots. When Stearman Aircraft Company became a subsidiary of Boeing in 1934, the aircraft’s official name became the Boeing Model 75, although most continue to refer to it as the “Stearman.”
Did you know?
This aircraft has many nicknames, the most popular being the moniker “Kaydet” given to it by the Royal Canadian Air Force
About our Aircraft
Following a complete restoration by Leroy Keener, owner Mr. Rod Lawrence donated this beautiful Boeing/Stearman PT-17 “Kaydet” to the Museum with less than 100 hours on the airframe. Special thanks to Pedron Aircraft Works and Signature Flight Support for their assistance in this project.
Aircraft Type: Biplane Trainer
First Flight: 1936
Powerplant: One Continental R-670-5 7 Cylinder Air-Cooled Radial Piston Engine, 220 hp
Weight: 1,931 lbs.
Dimensions: Wingspan 32'2", Length 24'9", Height 9'8"
Performance: Max Speed 124 mph, Time to Altitude 10,000 ft in 17 min
First Flight: 1936
Powerplant: One Continental R-670-5 7 Cylinder Air-Cooled Radial Piston Engine, 220 hp
Weight: 1,931 lbs.
Dimensions: Wingspan 32'2", Length 24'9", Height 9'8"
Performance: Max Speed 124 mph, Time to Altitude 10,000 ft in 17 min
Video Credit: "Primary Flight Training with the Stearman PT-13-17 N2S Kaydet: Taxiing & Take-off" uploaded to YouTube by Zeno's Warbird Videos, n.d.
