The Aircraft Technologies Atlantis is an American

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, built by Aircraft Technologies of

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. The aircraft is supplied as a kit or in the form of plans for amateur construction.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter – Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition'', page 109. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.

Design and development

The Atlantis is a two-seat side-by side low wing aircraft with

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. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing. 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

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handle between the seats. The seats recline to a 35 degree angle.

Operational history

In November 2014 three examples were registered in the United States with the

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Specifications (Atlantis)

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Design and development

Operational history

Specifications (Atlantis)

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