1929 Great Lakes 2T-1A Sport Trainer Biplane N202K - $249,000
Own A Piece of Aviation History
This fully restored 1929 Great Lakes 2T-1A Aerobatic Sport Trainer Biplane is widely associated with Betty Skelton, the famous aerobatic champion known as the "First Lady of Firsts." Betty purchased the 2T-1A in 1946 and named it "Little Stinker." She flew it to the Southestern Air Exposition and launched her professional aerobatic career in that aircraft. The aircraft currently carries a Warner Super Scarab 165 hp radial engine, rather than the original Cirrus engine installed when it was built. The FAA airworthiness date on record is April 10, 1963, which reflects certification history and modifications—not the original construction date. The "1948" date often seen in photo databases for N202K refers to its association with Betty Skelton and airshow activities during that period, not its manufacture year. The Smithsonian identifies Skelton's Great Lakes as a 1929 model that she was flying by 1946–1948.
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Airframe
- Type Two-seat open-cockpit sport trainer/aerobatic biplane
- Structure Steel-tube fuselage, Stits process fabric covering, new wood spars, aluminum wing ribs
- Landing Gear Conventional tailwheel
- AFTT Number 1,575
- Serial Number 28
- Based 63S Colville, WA
- Seats Two (2) Tandem Seats
- Damage History No Damage History
- Hangared Always Since New
- Complete Original Logs No, complete since '63 rebuild
- Annual Due Fresh With Purchase
- IFR Checks Due Not Applicable
- ELT Battery Due Unknown
- W&B 1580 GW, 1100 EW, 578 Useful Load
Standard Model Data - 2T-1A
- Dimensions Height: 7 ft 10 in, Wing Span: 26 ft 8 in Length: 20 ft 4 in, Wing Area 187.6 sq ft
- Speeds Max Speed 115 mph , Cruise Speed 97–100 mph, Stall Speed 45 mph, Rate of Climb 780–1,035 ft/min, Service Ceiling 12,500–21,000 ft (varies by source and engine installation), Range 375–400 miles
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Warner Super Scarab Series 165 HP Radial Engine, 0 SMOH w/ Additional Complete Set of New Cylinders and Cylinder Components.
- Propeller Sensenich Fixed Pitch 2-Blade Wooden Prop
Colville Municipal Airport - 63S
