Pitts S2-B
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The
S-2B, a world class aerobatic aircraft used by top airshow performers
and competition pilots is a certified two seat, dual control aircraft
rated for -3 G
to +6 G. It is
powered by a Lycoming AEIO540 (260HP) and the new Hartzell constant
speed composite propeller. It also has an inverted fuel and oil
system, symmetrical airfoil wings, elevator servo tabs and aileron
spades making it an excellent platform for basic to advanced aerobatics.
Other
equipment in our Pitts include: smoke system, aerobatic sight
gauge & it is IFR certified.
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Engine
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Lycoming AEIO-540, 260 hp
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Recommended TBO
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1,200 hr
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Propeller
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Hartzell, constant speed, composite two-blade, 78 in dia
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Length
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18' 9"
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Height
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6' 7"
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Wing Span
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20'
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Wing Area
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125sq ft
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Wing Loading
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13.0 lb/sq ft (normal category)
12.7 lb/sq ft (aerobatic)
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Power Loading
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6.59 lb/hp (normal category)
6.25 lb/hp (aerobatic)
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Seats
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2 tandem
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Cabin Length
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6' 11"
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Cabin Width
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28"
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Cabin Height
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47"
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Empty Weight
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1,155 lb
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Maximum Gross Weight - normal
Maximum Gross Weight - aerobatic
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1700 lb
1,625 lb
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Useful Load
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545 lb (normal category)
470 lb (aerobatic)
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Payload w/Full Fuel
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371 lb
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Fuel Capacity (w/5-gal wing tank)
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29 gal (28 gal usable)
aerobatic flight, 24
gal (23 gal usable)
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Aerobatic flight load limits
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+6 G/-3 G
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Takeoff distance ground roll
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554 ft
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Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle
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860 ft
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Max demonstrated crosswind component
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17 kt
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Rate of climb, sea level (minimum weight)
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2,700 fpm
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Maximum level speed, sea level
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169 kt
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Cruise speed w/30 min rsv. @ 75% power
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150 KTAS/ 1.6 hrs
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Range w/30 min rsv. @ 75% power
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277 nm
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Fuel consumption @ 75% power
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(84 pph/14gph)
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Best economy
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6,000 ft
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Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle
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1,200 ft
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Landing distance, ground roll
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750 ft
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VX (best angle of climb)
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KIAS N/A at this time
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VY (best rate of climb)
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KIAS 82
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VA (design maneuvering)
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KIAS 134
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VNO (max structural cruising)
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KIAS 134
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VNE (never exceed)
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KIAS 185
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VSI (stall, clean)
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KIAS 55
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