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- From: martinl@torolab6.VNET.IBM.COM
- Message-ID: <19921123.112707.562@almaden.ibm.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 13:46:46 EST
- Newsgroups: rec.aviation
- Subject: Pitts for Competition
- Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not those of IBM
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- > S2A,S2B,S2E ...... are not suitable for competition..
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- Sorry, Gopal, I have to disagree with you on this.
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- Basically, the S2B is an S2S with an added seat. The airframe is identical,
- except for the torque tube (for 2 sticks), canopy, and a couple more
- instruments. The Pitts factory says the S2S has the highest penetration
- of any factory machine. With only a few more pounds the S2B is not far
- behind (flown solo). The B has better penetration that the T model, and
- I can get 2 full vertical rolls from straight and level at 185. How many
- can one get from a FP 200HP S1S?
-
- The second point to remember is that of the 600-700 competition pilots
- out there, only 50 or so fly unlimited, where you really need the
- penetration. You can fly (and win) Advanced with an S2A. Most pilots
- fly Sportsman or Intermediate, where almost any Pitts (or almost
- anything else) will do. Of course, having a snazzy plane in these
- categories does make the flying easier.
-
- Gopal, your post indicates that you have 550 hours in Pitts, which is a LOT-
- I'm impressed. Certainly more than me. How 'bout some war stories -
- what sort of stuff did you do accumulating all that time.
- (For the uninitiated flying a Pitts 50 hrs a year is quite a bit -
- 100 hrs is world level. If you don't think this is a lot, try the
- Advanced or Unlimited sequences. Then imagine 50 more hours of it.
- Fun, but tiring).
-
- Martin
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