Curtis The Great

[NookyBooky]

Cutis Pitts died yesterday. Damm shame.

Godspeed Mr. Pitts


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[BD King]

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Cutis Pitts died yesterday. Damm shame.

Godspeed Mr. Pitts


http://pittsmodel12.com/


http://ap.tbo.com/ap/florida/MGBELBR6T9E.html

It is a shame. However????????? It was years ago that I met Curtis and was of the impression that he was a real gentleman. The Pitts that we had was the twelth one buiilt and we used it for airshows. It made a man out of you quickly, especially in a cross wind.


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[NookyBooky]

*bump

 

[NookyBooky]

Another bump for the man........

 

[joe_pilot]

bump for the man, nookybooky's avitar AND quote

 

[BD King]

Cutis Pitts died yesterday. Damm shame.

Godspeed Mr. Pitts


http://pittsmodel12.com/


http://ap.tbo.com/ap/florida/MGBELBR6T9E.html

I find it odd, that only a couple of people have found the time to place a post on this forum, for Curtis Pitts. I guess my beard is too grey. Curtis Pitts was a very important influence in a segment of aviation history. Actually, I find it very sad that today's pilot (not aviator, but pilot) has no sense of where he or she came from. Granted, Curtis had about zero influence on today's transportation, but let there be no mistake, his influence and personality was paramount in sport aviation.

The first airplane that I ever rolled on take-off was a Pitts. I survived. THANK YOU Curtis Pitts for the biggest thrill that I have ever had. ............I think that Betty Skelton, Caro Bailey, Charlie Hilliard, Bob Herendeen, Gene Soucy, and God knows who else will ( or would have) thank you.

Curtis Pitts made a mark in aviation, which is a bunch better than either you or I will ever make. May he point roll thru heaven.

www.bdkingpress.com

 

[NookyBooky]

I find it odd, that only a couple of people have found the time to place a post on this forum, for Curtis Pitts. I guess my beard is too grey. Curtis Pitts was a very important influence in a segment of aviation history. Actually, I find it very sad that today's pilot (not aviator, but pilot) has no sense of where he or she came from. Granted, Curtis had about zero influence on today's transportation, but let there be no mistake, his influence and personality was paramount in sport aviation.

The first airplane that I ever rolled on take-off was a Pitts. I survived. THANK YOU Curtis Pitts for the biggest thrill that I have ever had. ............I think that Betty Skelton, Caro Bailey, Charlie Hilliard, Bob Herendeen, Gene Soucy, and God knows who else will ( or would have) thank you.

Curtis Pitts made a mark in aviation, which is a bunch better than either you or I will ever make. May he point roll thru heaven.

www.bdkingpress.com

My thoughts exactly. He did more for GA than just about anyone I can think of.

 

[Sniper Bob]

Looks like we lost Mr. Baxter this last weekend, as well.


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