Affordable aerobatics?

[hawkercpt]

RV's are great, but over the time the costs can get pretty extensive. Are there any low cost aerobatics kits out there?

 

[Vector4fun]

Basically, you can buy a Citabria or S1 Pitts for less than you can build anything worthwhile. I've seen Pitts' advertised in the high $20s. About the price of a new O-360 and prop. Not for the timid taildragger pilot though.

Citabrias are in the $30s, but you can take your other Mistress along, and it's a bit warmer in winter.

 

[d.fitz]

A pitts is a bit intimidating but not as hard as people would make you think. Go to Budd Davisson for your checkout if you get a pitts (www.airbum.com). His ad says he can teach anyone to land a pitts - I have read his articles and he is very knowledgeable. Check this for info on the s-1's (http://www.airbum.com/Pitts/ThePittsSpecial.html)

Problems with a Pitts are - re-covering which should be done every 10 years, and finding an acceptable mechanic who knows what not to do - like leaving a pair of pliers in the belly! And, of course, have a very knowledgable person do the pre-buy inspection...

Affordable aerobatics though, are two words that shouldn't be used together : )

this is all IMHO, I am a pitts fanactic and am buying an S-1S within the next year. There are Pitts' and there are other aircraft and the two should not be confused. : )

 

[ShawnC]

Pretty much agree with what everyone posted above. You can find some S-1's for a pretty low cost, even something like a S-1C can take a skilled pilot through sportsman, possibly into intermediate.

 

[hawkercpt]

Thanks guys. I may have to widen my search a bit.

 

[FracCapt]

Thanks guys. I may have to widen my search a bit.

How do you expect to be able to land a taildragger like a Pitts when you can barely land a tricycle gear airplane?

 

[The_Russian]

Try the Steen Skybolt. It can be built faster and more agile than the Pitts S-1. N3HW is the company flagship and is rated at over 350HP. Plus, it is two place for more fun with friends.

www.steenaero.com

 

[psysicx]

What about a yak-50?

 

[hawkercpt]

How do you expect to be able to land a taildragger like a Pitts when you can barely land a tricycle gear airplane?

doh!!

Your buying next time.

 

[urflyingme?!]

Hey guys, I've seen the lower cost Pitts', but what about those pitts that cost 200K, WHAT GIVES!?