whifferdill
Line Up and Wait
I've had the privilege of flying my buddy's beautiful IO-320 S-1C a couple times now. Had not flown an S-1C before. For those unfamiliar, the S-1C has a flat bottom airfoil and 2 ailerons rather than symmetrical 4-aileron wings of the other Pitts models. Many seem to sell the S-1C short due to the airfoil and slightly slower roll rate, but it's a great performer. Feels a little more Cub-like than my S-1S. Slightly more push needed flying inverted. Doesn't descend or slip down as quickly as my S. Has rod tailwheel spring which makes it more stable on the ground than mine. Just a pure, super fun Pitts. This one must be one of the best S-1C's in the country.
Some video of my first acro flight in this plane...well sloppy acro anyway. This airplane WILL fly the IAC Advanced category - no doubt about that. Has a different feel from my S-1S and would take a little practice to start flying super clean. If anyone is ever considering a Pitts S-1, don't pass on a good S-1C. HD enabled.
Some video of my first acro flight in this plane...well sloppy acro anyway. This airplane WILL fly the IAC Advanced category - no doubt about that. Has a different feel from my S-1S and would take a little practice to start flying super clean. If anyone is ever considering a Pitts S-1, don't pass on a good S-1C. HD enabled.