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361:Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide
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222:176 sq ft (16.4 m)
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183:Specifications (Barnstormer)
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195:General characteristics
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162:tricycle configuration
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95:tricycle landing gear
83:Production completed
258:5 US Gallons (19 L)
119:Ultralight Vehicles
105:ultralight aircraft
33:Ultralight aircraft
24:Fisher Barnstormer
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282:See also
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