Pitts 9-260L "Big Hickey" ?

[mekstrand]

I thought I was fairly well versed with all of Curtiss Pitts aircraft designs. I just stumbled across the "Big Hickey" (N2280) which he built in 1968. It looks like a interesting traveling airplane. I though I'd ask if anyone remembers this plane? According to the FAA database it has a valid registration and is based in Pennsylvania.

Thanks,

Marshall

Here's a photo taken at Rockford in 1968

Here are a couple more recent photos I found with Google

 

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