As homebuilders expanded the s1s reputation as an excellent aerobatic aircraft, pitts began work on a twoseat aerobatic trainer version, the s2, which first flew in 1967 and gained its type certificate in 1971. The airplanes most forward center of gravity at maximum gross weight in the normal category was 96. Pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remain potent competition aircraft. The design has been refined continuously since the prototypes first flight in september 1944, however, the current pitts s2 still remains quite close to the original in concept and in design. Better aerobatics, cassidy, 2003, isbn 0954481402 most of the required reading for the theoretical aspects of the basic course is outlined below and at the annexes. This distinctive, diminutive little biplane was created in 1945 by curtis pitts, a selftaught engineer with military aircraft inspection experience gained during world war two. This airplane was in storage for a number of years, hangared in kenosha, wisconsin. Product manual inverted on pickup line the hose which is connected be tween the christen 8064 or 80 breather tee and the top port of the christen 802 oil valve. Pitts special plans aerofred download free model airplane. The private pilot had recently purchased the pitts model 12, and the flight was the second leg of his crosscountry trip to fly the plane home. The pitts glides little better than a rock, or perhaps a brick. This airplane flight manual contains 10 sections, and includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by far. This is the new pitts s2a aerobatic biplane brushless motor 4ch rtf electric rc airplane.
Has a perfect safety and flexibility can performance all the acrobatics by the training plane it is a better choice for novice transition to the middle skill level. It was the first pitts brought into australia and is. Welcome to our simulation of the aviat pitts special s1. View and download great planes pitts special arf instruction manual online. The pitts special is a singleengine one or twoseat aerobatic biplane aircraft designed by curtis pitts.
Flight tests in the pitts s2b conducted by bob herendeen and myself have proven. A rendition of the plane flown by jason newburg, world renowned aerobatic pilot. Great planes pitts special arf instruction manual pdf. Aviat pitts s2a aircraft owners and maintenance manual. The pitts model s2e aircraft were built from plans supplied by one of the manufacturers listed above. Pitts s2a biplane is a perfect emulation model it is designed and improved according to the pitts s2a. In later years i restored a factory s2a pitts n33rs.
The pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remains a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories. It is not a toy and if mistreated has the potential to inflict bodily injury or. The pitts special company designations s1 and s2 is a series of light aerobatic biplane designed by curtis pitts. Great planes pitts m12s instruction manual pdf download.
The ultimate as everyone else says is a fantastic flyer. Propeller spinner pitts 26002 required airspeed limits cas vne never exceed 203 mph 176 kt. The pitts special has been designed to fly in either flight simulator 2004 and flight simulator x and one or both of these simulators must be installed prior to use of this product. This service bulletin is applicable to all s2, s2e and s2a model aircraft. Candidates should be familiar with these concepts prior to the competency check flight. Pitts s2a, gptts, 14 may 2007 published 10 december 2014. For acrobatic maneuver entry speed see airplane flight manual c. Fsx aviat pitts s1t fly away simulation flight sim news. The pitts is good at climbing, though, with a vertical climb rate of 2,700 feet per minute, or the equivalent of going straight up at 30 mph. After the first leg, he topped off the main and auxiliary wing fuel tanks, which, according to the pilots operating handbook poh, provided a total usable fuel quantity of 53 gallons. These have been my very pick of all aircraft flown.
Pitts s2a cad construction plans hello, i would like to built pitts s2a airplane wing span cca 40 inch from balsa and i wonder if someone has a cad or pdf plans technical drawing with all necessary dimensions and building instructions, so i will be able not only to built it but also to fly with it. The airplane is approved for day and night vfr operations when equipped. Addictive simulations pitts s1 special manual abacus systems ltd. Thank you for purchasing and installing the addictive simulations pitts special. Aileron rolling continuously, the pitts s2b is also making a 180degree turn from north to south half of a maneuver called a rolling 360. Also, no reference to this was in the aircrafts flight manual. Although no flight manual is published for the pitts s1c, it is generally acknowledged by experienced pitts pilots that the aircraft handles normally in crosswinds up. In fact, pitts owners joke that to establish the proper pitts glide attitude, they throw out a brick and follow it down.
Flight manuals are available from aviat for the pitts s1t and s1s. The pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remain a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories. Stick centering is world class, and hammering out precision. My neatly ordered view of the world blue color on top, green at the bottom is severely challenged by what aviat aircraft test pilot greg l. This aircraft has been tested with fsx, windows xp, windows vista and windows7 32bit with no known issues or problems at time of release and has been.
Classifieds aircraft fuel airplanes fsw found pilotok models 1 3. Airplanesusa aircraft sales is proud to present this clean. Viper pitts s2s aerobatic aircraft for fsx flight sim news. Head on down to your local airport and get started on a ppl. He refuelledgbkwi and met with a friend for a prearranged flight. Great planes pitts special arf instruction manual pdf download. Aviat aircraft inc pitts model s2s 1981 flight manual part. Im going to also go with the pau 27% pitts challenger ive owned and flown both an ultimate and a pitts s2a. Curtis pitts began the design of a singleseat aerobatic biplane in 19431944. This airplane is certificated in the normal and aerobatic categories, and is able to do unlimited aerobatics. The development team are very proud of the aircraft and we hope that you enjoy flying her as much as. Jul 28, 2010 flight of my exceedrc pitts biplane at a local school. The pitts special is a light aerobatic biplane designed by curtis pitts which has accumulated a host of competition wins since its first flight in 1944. Aerotek pitts s2a special, twoseat aerobatic biplane.
Flight of my exceedrc pitts biplane at a local school. The aircraft is a 2place, biwing, single engine airplane equipped with conventional landing gear. The airplane flight manual afm listed the airplanes maximum gross weight in the normal category as 1,575 lbs and a maximum gross weight in the acrobatic category as 1,500 lbs. Airborne rodde b heslehurst s2a, royal pitts s2a, scratch a plane 14 scale pitts s1c, pitts from. The pitts is good at climbing, though, with a vertical climb rate of 2,700 feet per minute. If the led does not turn solid, refer to the troubleshooting guide at the back of the manual. The pitts special is a small aerobatic biplane of mixed construction with. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. The pitts special s1 is certainly one of the most famous airplanes in history, and has probably performed at more airshows than any other type aerobatic aircraft.
The current owner bought the plane in 2009 and had the engine inspected by poplar grove airmotive as part of an extensive annual. A guide and reference manual for aerobatic instructors and students. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before assembling and flying this model. However, withthe aircraft loaded within the flight manual limits, the standardrecovery. Pitts s1c, s1d, s1e, s1 the light aircraft association. Pitts special s2 big stinker full size pdf plans, bitmap, wood 2. Factory production was performed by the usamerican manufacturers pitts aerobatics, aerotek, christen industries and since 1991 by aviat aircraft, inc the pitts special s1 is the singleseater, the s. Oil now throuth this line only during inverted flight. Open the airplanes link, then select the pitts m12s arf.
The pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remain potent competition aircraft in the lower categories. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Idiots tree felling fails with chainsaw machine tree falls on head and house duration. This is the least critical part of your training as nearly any inept flight instructor can teach you sufficiently enough for you to pass your checkride. Engine recommendations optional supplies and tools the recommended engine size for the pitts m12s is a 50cc here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that gasoline engine with 3 76mm standoffs. Pitts service bulletins aircraft manufacturers pitts. We should also probably clear up another point about the opinion im about to share. Refer to your transmitters manual for binding button or switch instructions.
Pitts s2a aerobatic biplane brushless motor 4ch rtf electric. The pitts s2s is a light aerobatic biplane originally designed by curtis pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice. The pitts model s2a aircraft were manufactured by pitts aviation enterprises homestead, fl, aerotek inc. Screenshot of viper pitts s2s aerobatic aircraft on the ground.
Aviat pitts s2a aircraft owners and maintenance manual 1972. Bob dively is the same as andy sheber plane i have a set of bob plans plus mike smart pitts s1c plans coming. I teach aerobatics, as all pitts instructors do, but the vast majority of my instructional time is teaching landings. May 26, 2017 the airplane flight manual afm listed the airplanes maximum gross weight in the normal category as 1,575 lbs and a maximum gross weight in the acrobatic category as 1,500 lbs. The pitts special company designations s1 and s2 is a series of light aerobatic biplanes designed by curtis pitts. Aviat pitts s1s aircraft airplane flight manual english language, 1973. Service buliten 36 pitts pitts, husky, eagle aircraft. It was the first pitts brought into australia and is the only pitts in australia that is actually a warbird. The pitts can make an average aerobatic pilot look good. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the pitts m12s visit the great planes web site at.
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