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I figured it’s about time I start a build thread. I have to admit I was a little intimidated by the amount of experience on this site. I’ve been looking for a Pitts project for a while. I eventually stopped looking due to family/life events and the COVID logistics issues with the US/CAN border closure. I contemplated building from the ground up in the meantime so I contacted several known members about starting off with a wing kit. I was about to pull the trigger on one until a Pitts S-1D pretty much fell right into my lap. 30 minutes away from my house. In my mind I got a fair deal.....and delivery included! The project came from a well respected and known mechanic on the Canadian aerobatic scene.
I am hoping to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge on this site and get as much help as I can. The plan right now is to get her in the air safely, and just putter around and have fun. She definitely won’t be a show plane. I was fortunate enough to have Kelvin (Ultimate build) swing by my place and take a good look through the project. He didn’t ask me for a zippo to start a bonfire with the wings, so things are looking good. I’m hoping to keep things light and simple. O-320, light weight prop, no electrics except battery, starter etc.
Sorry about the quality of the pictures. I think the hardest part of buying a project like this is figuring out where to put everything...and keeping my 3 boys from shooting hockey pucks at it. Oh and they even have Pitts approved sawhorses in Canada! More to follow....
I am hoping to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge on this site and get as much help as I can. The plan right now is to get her in the air safely, and just putter around and have fun. She definitely won’t be a show plane. I was fortunate enough to have Kelvin (Ultimate build) swing by my place and take a good look through the project. He didn’t ask me for a zippo to start a bonfire with the wings, so things are looking good. I’m hoping to keep things light and simple. O-320, light weight prop, no electrics except battery, starter etc.
Sorry about the quality of the pictures. I think the hardest part of buying a project like this is figuring out where to put everything...and keeping my 3 boys from shooting hockey pucks at it. Oh and they even have Pitts approved sawhorses in Canada! More to follow....
