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Pitts, Acro Sport, other to buy?
"Al MacDonald" wrote in message news:d_54b.111137$K44.17038@edtnps84...
but I haven't seen anything yet about comparisons between say a Pitts S1C, Acrosport 1, Starduster (do they make a 1?), etc. etc. When I was first looking for an aerobatic aircraft I tried to go through some of the comparisons you suggest. Since I wanted to compete, it finally came down to just looking at what planes were actually being used in aerobatic competition. While you will find an occasional Acrosport, Starduster, or Skybolt, you will see many more Pitts. You will also find many former owners of the Acrosport, Starduster and Skybolt that are now flying a Pitts. They are all fun aircraft but the Pitts just outperforms the rest in everything with the possible exception of landing ease. The close gear spacing and short coupling to the tailwheel makes the Pitts landing something you want to be very accomplished at. But then the challenge of landing a Pitts just makes it that much more fun to do once you know how! The oost of ownership for all of these aircraft is going to be just about the same but the Pitts will usually cost somewhat more to buy used (and hold that value). Dave Swartz Fort Lauderdale, Florida http://www.FlightFantastic.US |
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