Buying a Pitts for aerobatics and touring

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"Viperdoc" wrote:

I had about 350 hours in a Super Decathlon prior to getting into an Extra
300L. Both are great planes, not only for acro but also for going cross
country.

Doc, did you train with Billy Brunns?

Yes, one of the greatest guys and best instructors you could ever hope to
meet. I am very fortunate to have flown with him, and he got me started in
acro as well as tail draggers.

Where are you?

In article ,
"Viperdoc" wrote:

Yes, one of the greatest guys and best instructors you could ever hope to
meet. I am very fortunate to have flown with him, and he got me started in
acro as well as tail draggers.

Where are you?

Dublin Ohio.
I knew Billy when he was wearing a chicken suit.
If he is still in your area, ask him about it.
Our mutual friend was Norm Crabtree.

He's not doing airshows any more, and works part time in the Kenosha tower.
Mostly he flies around in a helicopter, and is still instructing. We talk
occasionally, especially if I have an acro question.

I'll ask him and relay the message.

..

When I sold my citabria I was thinking exactly what you're wondering
about. Have you considered the CAP10B? I don't remember all the
particulars but the CAP has a fast cruise speed and it's a pleasure to
fly. It's a bit of oddball because of the wood wing - there's an
inspection AD for it but it's simple. I understand that they're still
made but with a carbon fiber wing. I ended up deciding that I'd rent a
decathalon locally if I wanted to do some acro and bought a Bonanza.

Dave
M35


drclive wrote:
I been dreaming to buy a machine to do aerobatics as well as touring.
Currently I'm doing aerobatic training in a Pitts S2A, but its
avionics doesn't seem very suitable for touring or navigation
exercises. I have seems some Pitts S1S and the same problems.
Can anybody advice me what would the best solution to this?

CR