Pitts Special
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The Pitts Special (company desingations S1 and S2) is a series of light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. The Pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and even today remains a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories.

Hobby King Pitts Special Plug-n-Fly (4 Aileron version) Hobby King Pitts Special Plug-n-Fly (4 Aileron version) 1
This Pitts Special S1S/S1C short kit by Aero-Labs is a true parkflyer. This design features self aligning, interlocking parts resulting in fast, accurate construction without the need for full-sized plans.2
3 years later the first Pitts Special took to the air. It had a 55hp Lycoming for power,with out a inverted system.3
Pitts Special Poster by Margot Kiesskalt Pitts Special by Margot Kiesskalt $22.80 Pitts Special Poster by WillOakley Pitts Special by WillOakley $22.4
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Herr Pitts SpecialAlthough this model is not recommended for beginning pilots, anybody can build it. I found it to be a very enjoyable project.7
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Paul Bennet flying his Pitts Special S1-S at the Evans Head Festival Of Flight 2007. www.maxxgaerobatics.com.auhttp://wn.9
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The Pitts Special is the world's leading high performance aerobatic aircraft. The Pitts Special dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today.11
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Okay, let’s get one thing absolutely clear: the Pitts Special is NOT, repeat NOT, just an airplane.14
A new Pitts Special has just been released for sale, being developed by Daniel Dunn and David Chester.15
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Made by Aviat.

The Pitts Special S-2C can be proud of its heritage as a universally popular aerobatic bi-plane.17
Eickmeier Pitts Special rebuilt 92 09 32 Sport Aerobatics Modifying S-1 to be more 18
Pitts Special Poster by Fight2FlyPhotoTaken at a local aerobatic contest, this beautiful Pitts S-2 sits waiting for it's first flight of the day. Loading High Resolution...19
Pitts Special Airplane Aircraft Vehicle Transportation Stunt Plane Biplane Description A detailed model with a low poly count of Pitts, complete with texture sets, all components, 20
The Pitts Special, a series of light aerobatics biplanes designed by Curtis Pitts, which have accumulated more competition wins than any other aircraft since its first flight in 1944.21
This Electric Pitts Special ARF kit is a laser cut kit with a reputation for good design, ease of construction, and excellent flying characteristics.22
From 1944 to now, the Curtiss Pitts-designed Pitts Special has racked-up more aerobatic victories than any other type of aircraft.23
Our new HobbyKing Pitts Special is the hottest new EPO creation designed and built just for HobbyKing.24
* An accurate facsimile of a real Pitts Special that was made available to us for the life of product development to ensure ultimate realism, right 25
The Pitts Special has a climb speed of 85 knots at a rate of over 2000 ft per minute and a maximum speed of 184 knots - which is 3 times 26
The oldest surviving Pitts Special, Little Stinker was the second aircraft constructed by Curtis Pitts.27
The Pitts Special is an awesome two-seat open cockpit stunt bi-plane.28
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The Pitts Special is without a doubt the best plane I've had the privilege to fly so far.30
Pitts Special Production List = Browse All Aircraft by Manufacturer Home There're 145 aircraft made by Pitts Special.31
Pitts Special History in Brief.32
Jet Or Prop
prop
Designer
Curtis Pitts
Stall Speed Main
52
Length Alt
5.71 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
1625.0
Power Alt
194.0
Range Main
277
Height Alt
2.02 m
Never Exceed Speed Alt
12600.0
Loading Main
13
Power/mass Main
576.0
Power/mass Alt
Height Main
6
Cruise Speed Main
152
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
737.0
Ceiling Main
21000.0
Type Of Prop
flat-six air cooled piston engine
Crew
Two
Never Exceed Speed Main
182
Span Main
609.6
Cruise Speed Alt
10500.0
Area Main
125.0
Span Alt
6.10 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Textron Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5
Manufacturer
Aviat
First Flight
September 1944
National Origin
United States
Climb Rate Main
2700.0
Power Main
260 hp
Number Of Props
1
Stall Speed Alt
3600.0
Climb Rate Alt
13.7 m-s
Length Main
571.5
Area Alt
11.6 m²
Range Alt
19140.0
Similar Aircraft
*Acro Sport II*Sorrell Hiperbipe*Steen Skybolt *Aviat Eagle II
Empty Weight Main
1150.0
Ceiling Alt
6
400 m
Category
Aerobatic aircraft
Aircraft in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution
United States sport aircraft 1940-1949
Empty Weight Alt
521.0
Loading Alt
64

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