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Stits SA-2A Sky Baby Worlds Smallest Aircraft During Engine Test World-Record Record-Breaker Experimental Homebuilt Unusual-Design in 1952 Date: 1952
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1952 California Municipal Palm Springs Aerolane
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In this black-and-white photograph, the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby, recognized as the world's smallest aircraft at the time, undergoes an engine test at Palm Springs Municipal Airport, California, USA, in 1952. The experimental homebuilt aircraft, with the registration number N5K, is seen in an unusual position, resting on a palm tree stump, as it prepares for another record-breaking flight. The Stits SA-2A Sky Baby, designed and built by Joseph J. Stits, was a remarkable achievement in aeronautical engineering. This tiny aircraft, with a wingspan of just 8 feet 9 inches and a length of 10 feet 6 inches, weighed only 125 pounds and could carry a single pilot. Its unique design, which featured a single-seat open cockpit, high-wing configuration, and a pusher propeller, made it an instant sensation in the aviation world. The engine test at Palm Springs Municipal Airport marked an important milestone in the development of this record-breaking aircraft. With the engine running smoothly, the SA-2A Sky Baby was ready to take to the skies once again, demonstrating its extraordinary capabilities and defying the odds in the realm of aviation. This photograph, taken in the sunny climes of Palm Springs, California, captures the essence of a bygone era in aviation history. The Stits SA-2A Sky Baby, with its funny and unusual design, continues to inspire awe and admiration among aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike. This image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of its creator, Joseph J. Stits, and the enduring allure of aviation innovation.
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