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Panoramic view of the cockpit of the Extra 260.

Patty Wagstaff became the first woman to win the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship with this aircraft in 1991, and again 1992. The Extra 260 is a one-of-a kind aircraft created by Walter Extra. This hand-built aircraft, first flown in 1986, is recognized for its beauty, high performance, and maneuverability. It can roll 360 degrees per second and climb vertically 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) per minute. 

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