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"(The Skybolt is) one of the most beautiful airplanes that I have ever seen"
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John Gosney
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Sport Aviation, July 1972
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"The Skybolt snaps faster than a Pitts S-2 and even better than that it stops where you want it..."
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Budd Davisson
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Sport Flying, October 1977
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"I found the Skybolt to be a very straightforward aircraft..."
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Jim Holland
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Airshow pilot and WWII fighter pilot
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"Aerobatics in the Skybolt are just about equal to the Pitts S-2."
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Michael O'Leary
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Sport Flying, August 1979
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"The Skybolt is a strong powerful design, capable of sportsman and intermediate competition and a whole lot of fun in general flying."
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Leroy Cook
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Kitplanes, February 1988
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"The Skybolt is a better airplane all around..."
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John Conrad
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Sport Pilot, December 1989
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"That first solo in the Spitfire IV can only be equaled by my Skybolt's first flight in May of 1978."
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Roy Schenek (WWII Spitfire pilot)
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Kitplanes, February 1992
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"Aerobatics is what the Skybolt is all about..."
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Dick Blair
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Skybolt and Eagle airshow pilot
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"The 260hp fixed-pitch Skybolt climbs as fast as my Pitts S1..."
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Dwight Cross
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S-1 airshow pilot
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"The Skybolt has been a good airshow performer for me..."
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Scotty Jergenson
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Learjet test pilot and airshow performer
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"The Skybolt is easier to land, more suited to cross country flights and can perform the type of comfortable aerobatics that I want to fly."
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Ivan Davison
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South Africa
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"I've flown Skybolts from 150hp through 360hp and all have the same delightful feel..."
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Dennis Sawyer
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Advanced aerobatic competitor and builder
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"The Skybolt is a great airplane with no nasty habits and is very easy to fly..."
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Don Downie
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Kitplanes, July 1992
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"[The Skybolt] is probably the best combination sport/acro plane and will accomodate pilots of all sizes..."
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Budd Davisson
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Private Pilot, August 1993
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"All designs aren't created equal..."
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Ron Wanttaja
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Kitplanes, October 1993
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"The inside of Steen Aero Lab's Skybolt wings make a builder wish they didn't have to be hidden under cover, they are such works of art..."
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Budd Davisson
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EAA Experimenter, November 1994
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"The Extra 300 and Skybolt 300 have similar performance."
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Randy Harris
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Bearfeat Aerobatics performer
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"Joseph Flood reports that his 180hp Skybolt takes off in 400ft at 65mph..."
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Howard Levy
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Kitplanes, November 1995
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"The Skybolt performed flawlessly..."
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John Turgyan
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Kitplanes, September 1996
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"Your materials kit is a better value than I was anticipating..."
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Joe Roberson
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Georgia
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"The quality of materials is excellent as is the attention to detail..."
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Jim Wilson
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Richardson, TX
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"Really happy with your wing kit and prompt delivery."
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Jim Simmons
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Cheshire, CT
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"The information pack is great."
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Don Luke
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Cresthill, IL
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"I like the tone of your info packet as well as the information contained..."
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Alan Hammond
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Redstone Arsenal, AL
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"Thank you for your speedy response. My complements on an extremely well presented brochure - Thanks!"
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Ivan Davison
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South Africa
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"Thanks for a great information packet. It's a real confidence builder knowing I can expect prompt professional service at good prices."
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Quinn Martin
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Los Angeles, CA
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"I am very pleased and will highly recommend the kit for anyone interested in building a Skybolt..."
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Dean Holt
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Pennsylvania
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"Thanks for the wing kit and super support. N777JW has 31 hours on the tachometer."
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Jim Wilson
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Richardson, TX
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"I have been trading off various designs and keep coming back to the Skybolt..."
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Daniel Sapiro
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California
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"It was great to receive your information so quickly. Your company is very professional and your product excellent."
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Ernani Nunes
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Brazil
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"I am impressed with the Skybolt, you and your company..."
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Andrew Holoubek
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California
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"Thought you'd like to know that I was very pleased with the quality of the fittings I purchased. The workmanship was really first class!"
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Gavin Monson
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Ohio
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"Just received your shipment of axle spacers, hardware kit and complete win fittings kit and am very pleased. Things are going well."
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Greg Parker
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Ohio
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"We decided on the Skybolt not just because it's a good looking bird, but because we felt we could get the best technical and product support."
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Ray Romoth
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Colorado
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"My Skybolt won an award for Outstanding Workmanship from EAA at Oshkosh in the plans built category. My sincere thanks for all your support throughout the project."
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Jim Simmons
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Cheshire, CT
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"Steen Aero Lab is a no-nonsense operation totally committed to their business and the Skybolt airplane..."
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Hon. Dudley Bowen
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District Court Judge, Georgia
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"I was overwhelmed and thrilled. I can't believe it. The work you have done is very very good..."
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Andreas Kranz
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Germany
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"Everything is perfect and no one could have done it better. I'll try to finish the plane the same way..."
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Rolf Caye
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Germany
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"Great wing kit, Thanks!"
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Gary Moseley
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Colorado
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"The degree of professionalism displayed by your company makes my decision much easier..."
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David Cromer
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USAF
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"Your wing kits are great!..."
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John LaBelle
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New Hampshire
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"Really like the quality of your router cut parts and am very happy with your product."
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Tom Kozura
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Oklahoma
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"Thanks for your great support in building the Skybolt..."
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Rolf Caye
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Germany
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"The landing gear is great, some things are better left for the pro's..."
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Denis Tomicki
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Canada
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"I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am with the quality of all your work and parts."
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Tom Kozura
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Oklahoma
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"My wing kit arrived when promised and the workmanship is immaculate..."
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Mike Anguilo
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Redmond, Washington
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"We need to be reminded that good companies like Steen Aero Lab exist to support experimental aircraft builders..."
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Bob Wampler
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Oregon (in 4/99 letter to the editor)
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"I have found your parts to be reasonably priced especially considering the high quality. I have yet to be disappointed with anything you've supplied!..."
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Gavin Monson
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Ohio
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"Can't thank you enough for all the support, time and help you provided..."
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Ed Curtis
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Arizona
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"The construction was of high quality..."
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Frank Bennett
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Colorado
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"Handling qualities were adequate for all unlimited category aerobatic maneuvers with no vices being evident..."
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Experimental Aircraft Association of Canada Technical Committee, 1977
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Experimental Aircraft Association of Canada
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"The Skybolt gives near Pitts-like aerobatic handling..."
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Budd Davisson
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Sport Aviation, Jan. 2000, p. 29
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Paul Lupton
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Sport Aviation, January 1985
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"The competition cannot hold a candle to your operation and support..."
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Gary Bonnell
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Skybolt Builder
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"As always, I could always count on you to respond quickly to my questions..."
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Jim Winebarger
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Grandy, NC
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"We love it."
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Glenn S. Thompson
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Gisborne, New Zealand
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"I have only one problem -- I'm not sure whether to be more impressed with your workmanship or your integrity!"
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Mike Angiulo
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Redmond, Washington
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"All I can say is wow..."
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Mike Angiulo
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Redmond, Washington
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"I appreciate your effort..."
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Otto Wagner
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"It is an amazing biplane, very nice for aerobatics, and quite stable for a biplane."
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Ralph E. Schenck MD
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Portland, IN
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"All in all I am extremely happy with the product and the support I am getting..."
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John Gadzinski
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Skybolt builder
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"I have owned my Skybolt for 7 months and have about 55 hours in it now... and LOVE it!"
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LCDR Kurt W. Muller, USN
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"Once again, I am ever so pleased to pick the Skybolt as my first project, and so pleased at the quality support that Steen Aero provides..."
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Wendel Doubleday
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Skybolt builder
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"It is a dream to fly, handles very positively, climbs like a rocket, lands very easily..."
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Don Humphreys
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"I have found the plane to be the most exciting and fun plane that I have ever flown."
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William Mitchell
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Skybolt Owner
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"That's the great thing about a Skybolt - it can encompass broader desires than any other type..."
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Randy Harris
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Skybolt 300 demo pilot, Bearfeat Aerobatics & Team Chaos
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