Monday 17 June 2019

Pitts S-1C Special ZK-RMR

There has been a bit of activity in the Pitts Special fraternity around the country recently.

Robert McNair has constructed this magnificent Pitts S-1C model with its conventional aerofoil section with the flat bottom and a single set of ailerons in the lower wing.
It has a lockable Haigh tail-wheel - using brakes for steering.
 The engine is a Lycoming O-320 of 160hp.
Note the  black and white pattern under both wings.
As ZK-RMR it awaits completion of bureaucratic administration.
Robert is well known for his Tiger Moth ZK-AUD, for his time with the Lincoln Sports ZK-BMV and off course the McNair Mynah's.
Photographs taken at Ardmore during high power engine runs on 25-05-2019 by Andrew Phillpotts.

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful !!
    no inverted oil yet?

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    1. A slobber pot is planned......

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  2. Scuse my hignorance - but what is a 'slobber pot' ?

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  3. My new favorite . . . who really needs 4-ailerons? Beautiful job!

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