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Post by rbwannabe on Feb 10, 2011 18:20:05 GMT 12
Did the first flight on this lovely Pitts S1 today at North Shore. The owner/builder purchased the plans in 1974!!!!! It has taken a while to build, but is well worth it.  |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Feb 10, 2011 18:59:31 GMT 12
Good things take time! Looks like a great little machine.
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Post by Bruce on Feb 10, 2011 19:29:10 GMT 12
makes CKE's time frame look good! Nice looking little classic Pitts!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2011 19:42:57 GMT 12
Nice, thanks for posting this Richard.
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Post by Darren Masters on Feb 10, 2011 20:05:28 GMT 12
Nice machine mate! I know the nerves on the first flight. Were there any? Be honest... ;D
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Post by rbwannabe on Feb 10, 2011 22:06:28 GMT 12
In all honesty, about the aircraft...No. About being able to handle the aircraft....No. About an emergency, well I am expecting that to happen at any time, so....No. Letting down the people that have trusted me with something that has been part of their life for 37 years..........well a little bit, but at the time I can't remember thinking about it.
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Post by Darren Masters on Feb 11, 2011 16:47:32 GMT 12
In all honesty, about the aircraft...No. About being able to handle the aircraft....No. About an emergency, well I am expecting that to happen at any time, so....No. Letting down the people that have trusted me with something that has been part of their life for 37 years..........well a little bit, but at the time I can't remember thinking about it. LIKE LIKE LIKE  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 14, 2011 14:39:17 GMT 12
That's a great little Pitts, glad all went well after such a long build.
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