Description:
PITTS S1-S • $65,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER / BUILDER
Beautifully maintained and upgraded Pitts S1-S, originally completed in 1972 and significantly modernized in 1980. This aerobatic biplane features symmetrical wings, a sliding canopy, and a high-performance IO-360 engine with just 39 hours since overhaul by Barrett Performance Engines. A unique opportunity to own a true one-owner, builder-flown aircraft with thoughtful improvements and classic Pitts performance.
• Model: Pitts S1-S
• Price: $65,000
• TTAF: 284 hrs
• Engine: Lycoming IO-360
◦ SMOH: 39 hrs (Overhauled by Barrett Performance Engines in 1996)
◦ Upgrades: Chrome cylinders, 9:1 high-compression pistons
• Original Build: Completed in 1972 as S1-C
• Major Upgrades (1980):
◦ Symmetrical wings
◦ Aluminum landing gear
◦ Electric fuel boost pump
◦ New cowling & Dacron fabric
• Features:
◦ Sliding canopy
◦ Haigh tailwheel
◦ Skytec lightweight starter
◦ Fuel injection
• Condition: Excellent care; always owner-flown
• Hangared: Assumed (confirm with seller)
• Location: Rutherfordton, NC (28139)
• Contact: Jordan Crowe – see phone number below
