I am not completely sure what it is, but a lot of competition and airshow display planes have an arrangement much like that, which is like the cross-hairs in a telescopic sight. When you pull up into the vertical, am I going straight up? When I'm doing a 4 point hesitation roll, have I snapped straight at the right angle? You can look 90 to the side and measure the sight against the actual horizon and get a really good idea. It takes a lot of the 'judgement' out of it.
@Jim Murphy Yes, we Pitts pilots do suffer from poor self-esteem. Telling everyone on RUclips that we're not pilots just makes us sadder. I mean, we all realize flying a Pitts barely qualifies us to be called "pilots," but have some pity on us Jim! We're trying! ;)
Great looking Pitts, I've always loved the design. Nice paint scheme as well. Beautiful biplane!
She has changed now new wings and full recover
Nice plane.! Trim scheme is very appealing! Have a DR-107 One Design project on the gear, I may finish, one day.
Awesome nice plane.
Love it sideways.
Hangers around here don't cost $400 a month plus, and all have 10 year waiting list.
What is the device on the left wing that looks like a star made from sticks? (there's also a stick/pipe pointing forward)
I am not completely sure what it is, but a lot of competition and airshow display planes have an arrangement much like that, which is like the cross-hairs in a telescopic sight. When you pull up into the vertical, am I going straight up? When I'm doing a 4 point hesitation roll, have I snapped straight at the right angle? You can look 90 to the side and measure the sight against the actual horizon and get a really good idea. It takes a lot of the 'judgement' out of it.
"Downhill with a headwind isn't so hard"?? Sheesh! Tough audience! I thought you did great!
@Jim Murphy Yes, we Pitts pilots do suffer from poor self-esteem. Telling everyone on RUclips that we're not pilots just makes us sadder. I mean, we all realize flying a Pitts barely qualifies us to be called "pilots," but have some pity on us Jim! We're trying! ;)
Right after start, you scared a crow shitless! :)
I thought i was the only one who saw that!!!
I know of r/c models larger than this Pitts!
Awesome. Engine on it?
No engine. It has a big rubber band.
@@CH67guy1 that's one noisy rubber band
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8@ what does that mean lol
160 hp superior