“Flying is in my family’s DNA. My father Ken flew fast jets in the RAF and he was famous for his Hunter and Lightning aerobatic displays. Having thrown the gauntlet down I picked it up. After studying an Engineering degree at university I joined the RAF and flew the Tornado GR 1”

The Pitts S2S first flew in December 1977 and was certified in June 1981 and is a unique single-seat version of the classic Pitts Special aerobatic biplane.

Improving on the 200hp of the S2A, made famous amongst others by the Rothmans team, the S2S is powered by a 260hp fuel injected Lycoming engine. In order to achieve the same weight distribution the front fuselage frames are 14 inches shorter than the two seater and the engine is mounted tight against the firewall.

The S2S has symmetrical wings and four symmetrical ailerons, with spades on the lower set to help reduce stick force in roll. The six cylinder engine has more of a growl than it’s predecessors, adding to its appeal and this enables the S2S to draw longer vertical lines that it’s smaller brothers and sisters. It is also capable of spectacular tumbles and a different style of high energy aerobatics.

Classic Manoeuvers have been combined with high Energy gyroscopic forces to produce a very dynamic routine. The Powerfull MT prop and 6 cylinder 9 liter lycoming take this Airshow routine to another level.