This 1986 Aviat Pitts S-2B Is an Aerobatic, Competition-Capable ‘Aircraft ForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 1986 Aviat Pitts S-2B.

They say aerobatics training makes you a better pilot, and I truly believe the origins of that kernel of wisdom trace back to a Pitts biplane.

Designed by Curtis Pitts in the mid-1940s and almost continuously developed, modified, and souped-up ever since, the Pitts Special family of aircraft has challenged and rewarded pilots for decades. While it remains a capable aerobatic machine, long after monoplanes took over the sport’s top ranks, the Pitts can also help pilots sharpen their skills for everyday maneuvers—such as landings.

Starting off with modest 4-cylinder powerplants, the Pitts soon moved up to larger engines including the 6-cylinder Lycoming in today’s aircraft for sale. Later versions even used Russian Vedeneyev M-14 radial engines that were tuned to more than 400 hp to keep up with newer, more extreme flight routines in competition.

This Pitts S-2B has 1,818 hours on the airframe, 1,126 hours since overhaul on its Lycoming AEIO-540-SER engine, and 30 hours since overhaul on the propeller. The aircraft received new covering and was repainted in 1996.

The VFR panel includes a Garmin GTR 225 com radio and CGR-30P digital engine monitor.

Pilots who are ready to train for serious aerobatics or move ahead in the competitive ranks while at the controls of a landmark airframe should consider this 1986 Aviat Pitts S-2B, which is available for $139,000 on AircraftForSale.

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