AeroCraft/Pitts Pitts S-1S

Matthew 🇬🇧

19 Mar 2026 · © Matt wood

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Location

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Gloucestershire Airport · GLO/EGBJ

51.8942, -2.1672

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Gloucestershire Airport GLO

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Aviation History

An iconic aerobatic biplane first designed in the 1940s, still popular for airshows, competition, and sport flying.

Fleet Rarity

Common within aerobatic circles but rare in mainstream general aviation; only a few hundred S-1S built.

Record Flights

Widely used for world-class aerobatics, record-setting competition routines.

Safety & Events

The Pitts S-1 series is legendary in aerobatics—numerous champions, no major famous incidents linked to this specific identity.

Future Outlook

Most airworthy frames are enthusiast-owned, often rebuilt/restored; many will remain in service for years.

Specifications

Lycoming AEIO-360

Engine

5.18 m

Wingspan

4.87 m

Length

483 km

Range

296 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

680 kg

MTOW

1.93 m

Height

134 kW (180 hp)

Thrust

Not rated under ICAO commercial standards; general aviation piston

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