Following the war, hundreds of them were sold as surplus military equipment to civilian owners, where they were quickly adopted as popular recreational aircraft.
They were renowned for being sturdy aircraft with reliable landing gear, which is crucial for instructing novice pilots. A tandem two-seat biplane with dual controls is the Model 75.
The aircraft was intended to have a unique unfaired radial engine up front, which contributed to its unique flying qualities. The airplane was created and manufactured prior to Boeing’s involvement.
Since the Stearman Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas, was responsible for its development, it was first simply referred to as the Stearman Kaydet.
