Too Much Plane? Brand New Pilot Tries To Fly Aerobatic Bi-Plane

Fun flying w you, Scott! Let’s circle back for that tailwheel endorsement when I settle into a new airplane!

As I understand it, a Pitts is never out of control unless you actually see the propeller strike the ground.

It was so much fun to hear the joy in Scott's voice while he recalled the experience. It's not often as a grown adult, you get to have that kind of child-like glee.

I have 10 hours in a Pitts—all takeoffs and landings. It was the best thing I ever did as a pilot. That training honed my stick and rudder skills to a razor’s edge. Plus, NOTHING flies like a Pitts!

I flew a Pitts S2C 30 yrs ago. If you just think a maneuver, you already did it. Spent all my hours in sailplanes and a Stearman PT-17. It's an addiction.

My bro-in-law took me up in his Piper Cub, a WW2 veteran, with wood wing structure. As I got into the front seat, he casually said, "Those two bars coming down to the top of the instrument panel are called, "JC bars." I asked, "What does that mean?" He responded, "You'll see." At one point in the flight he shouted, "Look down there!", and cranked the ship into a severe right hand-diving turn. I shouted, "Jesus Christ! and grabbed the bars. He calmly retorted, "See?" Thanks for letting us watch you on your flying journey ... may you NEVER need a chute!

Lots of years ago, I got my daughter, for her 16rth birthday, a ride in a Stearman, out of Oakland. 27R. Front seat, goggles, flight jacket, strapped in, all good. So the pilot took off and immediately turned the damn thing upside down. With my daughter in it. She loved it, I was scared. I was the one on the ground.

"Fly safe" has taken on an especially relevant meaning these days! Very cool you got to share such a cool experience with your son as well. Cheers!

when I worked at Boeing Seattle, there was someone, who owned a Pitts, who would fly at lunch time, you know an hour of acro over Lake Washington. it was amazing to watch

It never gets old: The modern aircraft is designed in space age materials in collaboration with NASA via CAD/CAM. The Pitts is designed in bashed aluminum sheets, wood and fabric with pencil and ruler in collaboration with ..... a big brain that controls the pencil and the ruler. Look at that little bug: it's magnificent.

What a great video! Thank you Scott, and your son will always be able to say he had his first flying lesson in a Pitts Special. What a cool Dad!

I’ve been to so many air shows where Pitts have done their thing… it’s an amazing tiny aircraft. Congratulations.. it looks so much fun… well done Scott.

As much as I love aviation I've only been in one airplane ever. Luckily it was a Red Baron Pizza Stearman biplane. I was a frozen food manager and was able to get a promotion flight with them. We got to do a lot of stunts that they used to fly in their airshow. Still a highlight. I've walked under that Spitts many times at the National Air and Space museum.

I had a roommate that worked for Great Lakes before they moved to another state. They were trying to develop a Pitts like version and famously had the engine depart from the rest of the aircraft. Creating an extremely tail heavy configuration. So, their test pilot managed to mush the thing into a landing in an open field and wasn't injured.

I remember watching the 'Pitts" in awe as a youngster back in the 60's. Very cool plane. What a treat to fly in one!

I'm glad you were able to get this necessary training in Upset Recovery Maneuvers. It will surely help you in any Unusual Attitudes you may find yourself in.

I say this with all the senserity of a Mancunian. You are a bonified mad jock my friend. You are brilliant. Well done.

That was just so AWESOME!! I bet your logbook -- and Orion's -- will raise some eyebrows when either of you next goes for a new certification!! Bravo! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Scott, you really took me back with this video. I completed my commercial training in a French-built Robin DR400, since we needed to demonstrate recovery from full spins. What a blast! If you follow normal spin recovery in a Robin, you come out inverted. The flight test concluded with the examiner putting the Robin through a loop - not a requirement, just a bonus. BTW, there are only two kinds of tail-dragger pilots - those who have and those who will. Ground loop, that is. 😧

Scott! I also flew in this very aircraft (9QT) back in 1999 (had to check my logbook) when I was prepping for my CFI check ride at Marion Indiana! Couldn't believe it when I seen it in your video,had my mouth hanging open several minutes! Lol thanks for taking me back!