Constructor's Corner
Peter Franks' scale Pitts project
Rev. 1 — October 25, 2007
Constructor's Corner |
Peter Franks' scale Pitts projectRev. 1 — October 25, 2007 |
 The plans arrived in July, 2007 from Aviation Products in the US who have plans available for 10 aircraft types. |
 Construction started a few days later after a trip to the local hardware store for 3/8" plywood. |
 The project only took about 6 weeks in between other jobs. |
 Span 115 cm; length 140 cm, height 70 cm Cruise 1.0 kt, Vne 1.5 kts, Vs1 n/a Aerobatics — limited to ground loops |
 Initial test flights were good, test pilot Teddy reported that it handled beautifully. The aircraft went back to the workshop for the final finish.  Lucy, my granddaughter and the new owner, has completed pre-handover inspection and taken possession, but as yet not achieved her tail dragger endorsement.  The same paint scheme as my Murphy Renegade. I figure that way I can save on registration costs; I'm sure no one will ever notice that there are two biplanes with the same registration numbers. |
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