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Lots of threads regarding prop selection for the Pitts. I have a solid flange crank so am more interested in weight and balance rather than metal vs composite. Does an S-1S normally balance out tail heavy?
Alterations on my Pitts are
4” Tailwheel with round rod spring.
No battery box assembly in fuselage.
Slightly lighter turtle deck - carbon -2lbs~
Simple panel planned - light comm, steam ASI and ALT, AV-30 and MGL blaze EMS.
Carbon/Kevlar seat base and back.
Wolf wings - don’t think they are much lighter than stock maybe a few lbs.
Earth X battery - unsure of location but if possible firewall.
IO-360 parallel valve. Built with light weight components. Probably 5-6lbs lighter than a stock A1A.
Carbon cowl and spinner.
RV-3 gear.
Titanium firewall.
I’m 6’2” tall and weigh 180lbs
Will a composite prop end up needing weight added on the nose? If so I’d consider using the metal prop.
Thanks!
Alterations on my Pitts are
4” Tailwheel with round rod spring.
No battery box assembly in fuselage.
Slightly lighter turtle deck - carbon -2lbs~
Simple panel planned - light comm, steam ASI and ALT, AV-30 and MGL blaze EMS.
Carbon/Kevlar seat base and back.
Wolf wings - don’t think they are much lighter than stock maybe a few lbs.
Earth X battery - unsure of location but if possible firewall.
IO-360 parallel valve. Built with light weight components. Probably 5-6lbs lighter than a stock A1A.
Carbon cowl and spinner.
RV-3 gear.
Titanium firewall.
I’m 6’2” tall and weigh 180lbs
Will a composite prop end up needing weight added on the nose? If so I’d consider using the metal prop.
Thanks!
