RC Pitts Special
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Pitts Aerobatics Co., now Aviat Aircraft, produced their first aerobatic Pitts Special in 1971. This was followed by a succession of high performance aircraft culminating with the Pitts Special S-2C.
Pitts Special aircraft are known for their aerobatic abilities. In fact, in the United States, Pitts Special aircraft have won the most unlimited aerobatic competitions.
Their latest Pitts Special is an improved variant of their best selling S-2B model. Changes were made to the ailerons to improve response and roll rate. Wing tips and tail surfaces were redesigned so the aircraft would require a lighter stick pressure.
This would remain the same whether performing inside or outside maneuvers. A new Hartzell propeller now pulls the aircraft. See through Plexiglas has replaced the standard cockpit floor. A more streamlined canopy is said to add 12 mph to the aircraft's top speed.
Pilots who have flown in Pitts Special aircraft tell us that one only has to think about where they are pointing the aircraft and it will fly there. Ground handling is excellent for a tail dragger, with a very direct steering feel.
The power to weight ratio of the aircraft makes for fantastic acceleration. Despite all of the power, a surprisingly light amount of right peddle pressure is all that is necessary to keep the aircraft tracking in a straight line during take off. Climb rate is a war bird like 3,000 fpm!
New C model pilots who are used to flying the B model will immediately notice that they only need to use about half as much aileron force. Hands-off, sustained, level inverted flight needs just a touch of down trim. The aircraft is very easy to control in all attitudes, including spins, with no handling surprises.
To the uninitiated, landing a Pitts Special is a challenge. However, it can be mastered with time and practice.
A Pitts Special is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
The picture above is of the rc Pitts Special on sale at NitroPlanes.com (Enter Coupon Code: CJ10 and Receive $10 OFF
$125! . Click on the coupon code that is right for you. (Coupons may not be combined.) It has a 31" wingspan and is 30" long. For power you will need a Speed 400 size motor. Weight is around 1 1/2 lbs.
NitroPlanes has a number of rc Pitts Special airplanes in different sizes, color schemes, types of power, and as ARF or RTF. These sell out quickly, so if the one you want is temporarily out of stock, check back often.
The first picture below is of the NitroPlanes rc Pitts Special. Wingspan is 42 1/2", length is 40" and weight is about 6 lbs. Construction is balsa and plywood.
You will need a .52 four stroke engine for power.
In the second picture below, is of the rc Pitts Special from Eflite.
The next picture is of the Great Planes rc Pitts Special. It is a giant scale ARF. Its wingspan is 68 1/2" and length is 60". You will need 1.6 to 2.7 two cycle or a FT300 four cycle engine for power. Weight will be between 14 and 16 lbs.
Advanced Scale Models (ASM) has a rc Pitts Special shown in the bottom picture on this page. Its wingspan is 62 1/2" and length is 54". The fuselage is plastic and wings are all balsa built-up. Recommended is a 1.20 4C engine.
Eflite rc Pitts Special. Wingspan is 40" length is 39" and all up weight
is around 3 lbs. Recommended are either a Power 15 or 25 BL motor.
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The rc Pitts Special from Great Planes.
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ASM rc Pitts Special ARF.
Not pictured is the rc Pitts Special for sale by Nitro Planes with a 60" wingspan and length of 53". You will need a 1.20 two stroke or 1.60 four stroke engine to power it. Weight is about 11 lbs.
Nitro Planes has a 40" wingspan rc Pitts Special for sale. Its length is 37" and weight about 4 1/2 lbs. Construction is from balsa and ply. A .40 two stroke engine is required.
Exceed RC has a 33" wingspan rc Pitts Special. It has a length of 31", includes a 2830 motor, and weighs around 22 oz.
Hobby-Lobby has a foamy rc Pitts Special that comes ready to fly. Its wingspan is 34" and length is 29". It comes with a brushless motor and weighs around 23 oz.
If you are looking for a smaller rc Pitts Special kit, check out Herr Engineering. It has a wingspan of 30", is of all wood construction, needs from .074 to .95 two stroke engines, and weighs about 1 lb. 10 oz.
Hacker has a profile scale rc Pitts Special for sale. Wingspan is 34" and length is 30". A Mega 400/7/12 is the recommended motor for the approximately 14 oz. model.
Kit Cutters has a number of plans or kits of the rc Pitts Special for sale.
Kit Cutters has a rc Pitts Special from Nexus Plans with a 54" wingspan that needs a .60 engine for power.
Kit Cutters made a kit of the rc Pitts Special from Uncle Willies Plans. Its wingspan is 48" and length is 41". Recommended is a .60 engine.
Kit Cutters has a 54" wingspan rc Pitts Special kit from Nick Ziroli Plans. Wingspan is 54" and engine is a .60.
Kit Cutters has another 54" wingspan rc Pitts Special kit. This one was made from Norm McFarland Plans.
Kit Cutters made two kits of the rc Pitts Special from Wendell Hostettler Plans. The smaller has a wingspan of 75" and needs from 4.0 to 6.0 c.i.d. engines.
The larger rc Pitts Special kit from Wendell Hostettler Plans is giant scale with a wingspan of 97". It needs 8.8 to 10.0 c.i.d. engines up front.
Kyosho has a rc ARF Pitts Special for sale. It has a 46" wingspan, is of all wood construction, and needs from 600 to 800 Watt motor power.
If you are looking for a small engine power rc Pitts Special from Kyosho, they have that too. Wingspan is 46", length is 42", construction is balsa and ply. Engines can be from .40 two cycle to .48 - 53 four cycle. Weight is around 6 lbs.
CMP has a rc Pitts Special for electric power. Its wingspan is 31" and length is 30". It comes with a geared Speed 400 size motor.
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