General Aviation

Pitts S-2a

Manufacturer: Pitts

The Pitts Special, designated S‑1 and S‑2, is a family of light aerobatic biplanes designed by Curtis Pitts. First flown in 1944, it has won numerous competitions and dominated world aerobatics in the 1960s and 1970s. Today it remains a top choice for lower‑category aerobatic contests.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
pitts-s-2a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
13
Example Registration
N161DV

Specifications

First Flight
1944

Variants

  • PITTS S-2A- 13 registrations - Example N161DV

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