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The Beech Aircraft Company was formally organized in April 1932, and in November of that same year, the first Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its maiden flight. The organizational skills and "know-how" of Walter Beech, combined with the genius of airplane designer Ted Wells had produced a ship that was destined to become the standard for private passenger carrying airplanes for years to come.
With its clean lines, negatively staggered wings, and retractable landing gear, the natural aesthetic beauty of the Staggerwing has made it an uncontested classic airplane. Even today the Beech Model 17 is comparable to modern private aircraft. Its ability to transport 5 persons at speeds from 170 to 200 mph and the airframe's capacity to accept a wide variety of different engines with horsepower ranging from 225 to 710 make this a truly versatile aircraft.
Staggerwing owners are a unique and proud group of individuals and it is because of their dedication and love for this classic biplane that so many of the aircraft survive today.
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©1996 Purvis Brothers, Inc.
Last Update 26 Aug 1996
