Pitts special plans pdf

I ordered the plans from curtis pitts and set out to build my first airplane. The pitts special company designations s1 and s2 is a series of light aerobatic biplanes designed by curtis pitts. A handsome pitts special as a member benefit, you can obtain a copy of. Available with gear drives and special helicopter versions. Page 1 of the 25page pdf is already a singlesheet plan of the parts. First flown almost 75 years ago, to this day the pitts plans, kits, and finished biplanes that leave the aviat aircraft company, are all remarkably similar to the pioneering original design. S1ss plans are supplemental to the s1c plans and show only the new ss wing construction. And yes it is a outrunner the neutrino is a fresh design that takes the outrunner design further with twice the number of.

The pitts special s2s provides superior vertical penetration and. The pilot plans, which are designated s2a, are actually as close to the s2s as you may get. Steen aero lab offers plans and components for the steen skybolt, pitts model 14, pitts special s1c, pitts s1ss, knight twister, and great lakes aerobatic. The s1c uses the m6 airfoil on both wings, and has ailerons on the lower. View and download great planes pitts special arf instruction manual online. To view these files you will need the free adobe reader which is available at. Other than the pilots imagination, the airplane had no limitations. Make offer 16 scale f4u corsair 84 inch wing giant scale rc airplane digital pdf plans.

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. Pitts s1s special charlesliao outdoor rubber power scale date added. The s1c plans are used as the basis for both versions, with supplemental wing plans offered for the s1ss. I also didnt like the looks of the instrument panel sticker, so i made a panel of 332 plywood and cut up the instrument panel sticker to fit the new locations for the instruments. On this page, ive also included outlines for an alternate set of bottom wings, interplane struts and a solid rudder, should you want to use ailerons. The typical engine choice is a 180hp lycoming o360. Basically the aoa for the tail plane looks scarily positive. Colored dye does an excellent job at providing full color at a virtually insignificant weight gain. The great planes pitts is actually made from pilot plans or at least thats what ive been told i have a buddy that flies a black pitts with flames on it, hint he claims that the pilot plans are pretty close. Giant 14 scale pitts special s1 plans and templates up for sale is a set of giant scale pits. His first step was to purchase the rights to the super stinker. Pitts special s2a scale model biplane for 4 channel radio control and 1030 cc engines. I started to prep the gussets and spruce for the l1 ribs, this is the root ribs.

In terms of aerobatics, it ushered in the era of true unlimited aerobatics. Pitts special for the rffs100 by chris oriley rc, model, pitts, acrobat, biplane, airplane, flugzeug, letadlo, balsa, depron, epp. Similar to the s2b in size and power, but in singleplace configuration. Airborne rodde b heslehurst s2a, royal pitts s2a, scratch a plane 14 scale pitts s1c, pitts from a copy plans of a full size pitts s1c with the. I have only good words for the gp pitts arf but put one beside this real scale and the difference is large. The original gear was stock pitts and the engine was done. The pitts special plans is supposed to be scaled correctly, a good way to be sure about this it to open it with adobe pdfreader and measure the parts checking if they fit together. After a number of homebuilt aircraft were produced from rough handdrawn plans produced by pitts. Not until the second pitts that i built did i modify the airplane to use a system like the p51 does to turn the prop. Pitts special plans download aeromodeller annual by. The pitts special became the standard by which all other aerobatic aircraft were judged. This package offers four versions of the pitts special.

At the time, all pitts specials were built by pitts. How to build a pitts s1 a construction log and how to. We want you to enjoy the exquisite rendition of the external models, the superdetailed 3dpanels, the fullyanimated dynamic vc, the authentic sounds, and so. Pitts produced limited numbers of aircraft during the 1940s and 1950s. Large printed plans for a giant 14 scale pitts special 60.

We are happy to introduce you our new product pitts special s1s2. After much searching and thought i decided that betty skeltons colorful pitts special, little stinker, was just what i was looking for. The s1c is the flatwing pitts special, which was the first model for which plans were offered back in 1962. You must have a full set of s1c plans and the s1ss supplemental plans in order to build a pitts s1ss. Also, what kind of power are we looking at for fairly scale performance. Shows many pitts aircraft from building to flying this is the worlds most successful aerobatic aircraft. This plane flys great, it was designed to be a strong light weight performer. Very nice pitts special scale plan the model has a wingspan of 25. Double check your controls and your micropitts should be ready to fly.

If needed, a penny or two may be placed in the nose, beneath the battery to bring the cg forward. Use the lightest, thinnest 2 balsa for all wood except where indicated on the plans. The pitts special as a new owner of your very own shiny pitts special it is worth being reminded of the pedigree of this remarkable aircraft. Anyway, ive been looking for plans for a 4050% pitts special and came across 45% plans for an s111b from wendel hostetler, but id much rather build an s2 model. I have a query about this pitts special im building. Free plans remote control planes radio control toys rc. We offer both plans and components not a kit, just components for this model. Airborne rodde b heslehurst s2a, royal pitts s2a, scratch a plane 14 scale pitts s1c, pitts from. Ill show this build in detail as i was left scratching my head when i saw the jig. Step by step buildityourself plans in pdf format including pictures and templates to build your own pitts special biplane out of your favorite soda or beer cans. The credits are a way to recognize work done with the plans, may be scanning, tracing, cleaning, restoring, scaling the pitts special model airplane plan. This is the pitts s2a listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. These are 4 large sheets 36 inches wide of full size plans and detailed drawings for building this beautiful.

Does anybody know of plans this big, readily available for the pitts s2. It has the lines and color scheme that make it stand out at any flying field. The following products are discontinued, but the manuals are available for download. While there have been many versions of the pitts special in both single and two seat versions it is widely accepted in the aviation community that the pitts special is the standard by which all other aerobatic planes are judged and few have ever matched. Great planes pitts special arf instruction manual pdf. It is 812 x 11 inches, so youll have to scale it up to get the size you want. For a sizable segment of the biplane fraternity, which in those days was a sizable segment of the homebuilt movement, the pitts special was the ultimate way to go.

I attended many air shows, witnessing the performances of. We are unable to provide parts support for the following discontinued kits, however old. The plans and instructions are clear and easy to follow. Discussion pitts special plans foamies scratchbuilt page 1 of the 25page pdf is already a singlesheet plan of the parts. The best time to color the plane is before assembly. Towing dolly plans pdf download tow dolly building plans. Bob dively is the same as andy sheber plane i have a set of bob plans plus mike smart pitts s1c plans coming. This is the most recent addition to the singleplace line.

The pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remain a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories. We can also complete the aircraft on a custom basis. Look at the plan, and youll see that it could be conveniently divided into 4 sheets, by cropping along 3 vertical lines. The second l3 rib went together much like the first. Plans were drawn up in a size i felt would accommodate a. The first pitts special one could build in a garage or hangar was the s1c, characteristics of which included a flatbottom wing, bungeecord landing gear, two ailerons and a single seat. Pitts special s1 plans and templates by trudie covalt issuu. First built by curtis pitts using a 65 hp engine which he though would be excessive power, the pitts is now built using engines with horsepower ratings of 450 hp and. The herr pitts special is a wonderful little aircraft in spite of the fact that mine has endured a sad and tragic life.