Aircraft Technologies Atlantis Explained

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]}

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Atlantis. 4 September 2012 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20131204054631/http://www.eaa.org/homebuilders/kitplans/atlantis.asp . 4 December 2013.
2. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter – Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 109. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.
3. Sport Aviation. August 1996. The Atlantis. Jack Cox.
4. Sport Aviation. March 1997. Flying Qualities Report The Atlantis. Fred Kolano.
5. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results, Atlantis. 4 November 2014. Federal Aviation Administration. 4 November 2014.