MarkB701
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Need a bit of advice about the Pitts S1C, specifically about how...whats the word...how "in control" of the rudder do you need to be...??
You see, I have a touch of paraplegia, brought on from a high speed motorcycle racing accident back in 2007. As such I roll around in a wheelchair, but, by the nature of an "incomplete" spinal chord injury, I have some use of my legs. I can walk with a walker, and thankfully, I can steer and fly a plane using my feet (as demonstrated in a PA-28 to the FAA examiners).
Flying has been incredibly liberating to me since my accident; it is a great sport for someone who is sitting down. I tried a hand-control for the rudder, but much prefer using my feet.
I am now in the position to purchase a used S1C; but my main concern is whether I will even be able to fly her. My feet are good, but they are not great. I wonder if I should just stick to tricycles?
I guess this comes down to 2 things; my capabilities and the plane's demands. While I have some grasp on the extent of my capabilities, I have no idea of the demands of the Pitts on the rudder skills of the pilot.
So....hello from me. And any help would be appreciated.
I am a private pilot with 115 hours.
Oh.....still not sure how I transfer into the cockpit, but I have a couple of ideas.....
Thanks,
Mark
You see, I have a touch of paraplegia, brought on from a high speed motorcycle racing accident back in 2007. As such I roll around in a wheelchair, but, by the nature of an "incomplete" spinal chord injury, I have some use of my legs. I can walk with a walker, and thankfully, I can steer and fly a plane using my feet (as demonstrated in a PA-28 to the FAA examiners).
Flying has been incredibly liberating to me since my accident; it is a great sport for someone who is sitting down. I tried a hand-control for the rudder, but much prefer using my feet.
I am now in the position to purchase a used S1C; but my main concern is whether I will even be able to fly her. My feet are good, but they are not great. I wonder if I should just stick to tricycles?
I guess this comes down to 2 things; my capabilities and the plane's demands. While I have some grasp on the extent of my capabilities, I have no idea of the demands of the Pitts on the rudder skills of the pilot.
So....hello from me. And any help would be appreciated.
I am a private pilot with 115 hours.
Oh.....still not sure how I transfer into the cockpit, but I have a couple of ideas.....
Thanks,
Mark
