| My advise, in a nutshell;
In the air the Pitts is a pussy cat to fly, but on and close to the ground it's more of a Tiger - and I don't mean Tiger Moth! Your Cub and previous tailwheel experience will stand you in good stead, but a few take off's and landings from the FRONT HOLE of an S2 will prepare you for the joys of taxiing, taking off and landing an S1.
Aerobatically, the Pitts is predictable, but your first attempts should be made with a lot of sky beneath you. Your first accidental flick will surprise you, especially if encountered while "pushing," and may lead to an unexpected loss of altitude while you figure out what has just happened. If you remember to close the throttle (especially if your model has a metal prop) all will be just fine.
One final thing. Whatever model Pitts you fly, it's rate of climb matches its rate of descent with power off. Bear in mind that if the engine stops it comes down REAL fast!
Enjoy!
Sooty |