There is nothing like a Pitts Special. It will teach you how to fly an airplane. Spend 300+ hours in a Pitts S1S an you will become a great pilot. No other aircraft will do that for you. I flew all types of ultralights, gyrocopters, experimental taildragger airplanes and then I bought my S1S. It's like I started all over again. One of life's greatest experiences.
I helped dad build his Pitts in the mid 70s. He loved the build, but didn't love the way it flew. He literally only flew it about a dozen times before selling it. He flew to Kerville, TX. to the Southwest Regional EAA Fly-In in 1977, took first place biplane, got an offer there and sold it. He was used to the Howard 500, other large heavy taildraggers, and Cessna singles.
It scared him. That is typical for many builders of Pitts Specials. Large taildraggers are easy to fly. There's even a significant difference between an S1 Pitts versus an S2 Pitts. S2's are much easier to fly.
Nice video, i've had my S-1S for 38 years and it continues to delight and challenge me
Does it need a lot of upkeep?
There is nothing like a Pitts Special. It will teach you how to fly an airplane. Spend 300+ hours in a Pitts S1S an you will become a great pilot. No other aircraft will do that for you. I flew all types of ultralights, gyrocopters, experimental taildragger airplanes and then I bought my S1S. It's like I started all over again. One of life's greatest experiences.
I've recently developed an interest in flying and absolutely love the Pitts Special
Best plane on the planet!!!🏆🇦🇺
If that plane were mine I'd live in that hangar.
Classic plane ! Love it. Young man with a bright future. Happy Landings sir !!
Cloud Dancer 👍. Beoutiful Plane 💓
Superbly done
hope that the move to OK went well! I just want to say that we would look damn good in formation between the Pitts and the RV
Love it! Looking awesome. Wish I was up there doing that right now!
Beautiful pitts airplane
I helped dad build his Pitts in the mid 70s. He loved the build, but didn't love the way it flew. He literally only flew it about a dozen times before selling it. He flew to Kerville, TX. to the Southwest Regional EAA Fly-In in 1977, took first place biplane, got an offer there and sold it. He was used to the Howard 500, other large heavy taildraggers, and Cessna singles.
Was it difficult for him to land it compared to his other aircraft ground looping after that many hours of building would not be fun.
It scared him. That is typical for many builders of Pitts Specials. Large taildraggers are easy to fly. There's even a significant difference between an S1 Pitts versus an S2 Pitts. S2's are much easier to fly.
One of my fav vids. Good onya
That’s a beautiful biplane
I think I want something more like an Udet Flamingo
Jim Lacey, Pitts sometimes seen in older IAC mags.
yes...
Great Plane! ;-)
Nice stick work from someone so young.
Do you have a version without the music and only the sound of the plane?
Where are you based? KSDL? cause if you are i’ve seen you buzzing around a bit!!!
Very 😎
Are you still looking to sell? Because Im looking for a s1 in about a years time.
Fautless realisation congratulations this plane is the e type jaguar of the air nether going out of fashion
I have made a Pitts model S1 from FimoClay. 15 by 20cm or some...
500 euro. It can be yours. =]
So Many, Would Be Good Aviation Videos Ruined By Crappy Music . . .
What the hell do we need this crappy music instead of sound of the engine