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Pitts Special S1 S2 Desk Top Display Model Plane 1/15 Plane Aircraft Airplane
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Pitts Special S1 S2 Desk Top Display Model Plane 1/15 Plane Aircraft Airplane
Price: US $319.99
BRAND NEW VINTAGE REPRODUCTION 1/15 SCALE PITTS SPECIAL S1 S2 SOLID RESIN WOOD DESK TOP DISPLAY FACTORY MODEL AIRPLANE WITH WALNUT WOOD AND METAL STAND IN ORIGINAL FOAM PADDED FACTORY SEALED BOX.

BRAND NEW VINTAGE REPRODUCTION 1/15 SCALE PITTS SPECIAL S1 S2 SOLID RESIN WOOD DESK TOP DISPLAY FACTORY MODEL AIRPLANE WITH WALNUT WOOD AND METAL STAND IN ORIGINAL FOAM PADDED FACTORY SEALED BOX.

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This sale is for a BRAND NEW VINTAGE REPRODUCTION 1/15 SCALE PITTS SPECIAL S1 S2 SOLID RESIN WOOD DESK TOP DISPLAY FACTORY MODEL AIRPLANE WITH WALNUT WOOD AND METAL STAND IN ORIGINAL FOAM PADDED FACTORY SEALED BOX.

The Pitts Special (company designations S1 and S2) is a series of light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. The Pitts biplanes dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remains a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories.

Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany wood by The Toys & Models Corporation\'s (TMC). Their skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail have hand-carved and hand-painted each model airplane, with great concern for exact accuracy. This 1/15 scale Pitts Special S1 S2 Model Airplane – the definitive version of the Curtis Pitts Aviat Company - makes a great gift for any pilot, aviation buff or history fan. The model airplane measures approximately 14.33\" in length, has a 16.00\" wingspan and includes a display stand with a mahogany base. The model airplane is brand new and will be shipped to you, in it\'s original foam padded factory box.

Important Information, Please Read Before Buying:

This model airplane will be \"Drop Shipped\" from my model distributor, located in New Jersey and model availability at the time of the purchase, may vary. Please be guided accordingly prior to buying and please feel free to ask any questions ahead of time to the seller. Thank you.

A Short History about the Pitts Special S1 S2 Airplane:

All single-seat (S-1) and two-seat (S-2) Pitts Specials are variations on the basic design from 1944.

The aircraft was popularized by Betty Skelton, Caro Bayley and other air show performers, which led to the offering of plans in 1962.

Pitts produced limited numbers of aircraft during the 1940s and 1950s. It is widely accepted that the Pitts Special is the standard by which all other aerobatic aircraft are judged. After a number of home-built aircraft were produced from rough hand-drawn plans produced by Pitts, more professionally drawn plans went on sale in 1962. While many home-built aircraft were built in the 1960s, earning the S1 a reputation as an excellent aerobatic aircraft, Pitts worked on the design of a two-seat aerobatic trainer version, the S-2, which first flew in 1967 and gained its type certificate in 1971. Factory-built aircraft produced by the Aerotek company at Afton, Wyoming were joined in production by the single-seat S-1S in 1973.

The design\'s popularity grew significantly following Bob Herendeen\'s participation on the USA Aerobatic Team in a Pitts Special in the World Aerobatic Competition in Moscow, Russia in 1966.

In 1972, the US National Aerobatic Team won the World Championships flying only Pitts biplanes.

In 1977 Curtis Pitts sold his interests in the Pitts S1 & S2 to Doyle Child. Child later sold the rights in 1981 to Frank Christenson, who continued production at the Afton plant under the guise of Christen Industries. The rights for home-built versions of the Pitts were sold in 1994 to Steen Aero Lab,with the Afton factory and production rights being transferred to Aviat.

Curtis Pitts died in 2005 at age 89. At the time of his death, he was working with Steen on the prototype of the new Pitts Model 14, a brand-new, two-seat biplane designed for unlimited aerobatics powered by the 400 horsepower Vedeneyev M14P radial engine. The rights to the Pitts name is currently owned by Aviat which also owns the similar model to the Pitts in the Christen Eagle.

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PAYMENT INFORMATIONI accept for payment PAYPAL.COM, ETC. Items are shipped within 24 hours after payment is received and or cleared. Payment should be received within four (4) days of sales end. PayPal—\'s service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your purchases!

SHIPPING INFORMATIONWinner must reply within four (4) days of sale close with complete mailing address and contact information if required.The high USA buyer (Continuous 48 states.) will receive Free USPS Priority Priority Mail Shipping and Handling. (Residents of Alaska and Hawaii will pay slightly higher shipping rates.) International high buyer will pay the actual USPS International Priority Mail Shipping & Handling. If you wish to insure this item for shipping, their will be an additional charge. High international buyer is 100% responsible for any and all customs and or duty fees.

This model aircraft will be \"Drop Shipped\" from my distributor in New Jersey, USA.

OTHER INFORMATIONIf you have any questions, please e-mail me. Great Customer Service Is My #1 Priority! If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a complete refund. I\'m a trusted Seller with a 100% Positive response Rating. Please purchase with confidence.

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