Renseignements généraux

Nº de série

2059

Nº de partie

1

Nombre total de parties

2

Ou

S/O

Brevets

S/O

Description générale

STEEL FRAME; ALUMINUM FUSELAGE; PLEXIGLASS CANOPY; RUBBER WHEELS

Dimensions

Remarque : Cette information reflète la taille générale pour l’entreposage et ne représente pas nécessairement les véritables dimensions de l’objet.

Longueur

5,8 m

Largeur

6,1 m

Hauteur

2,0 m

Épaisseur

S/O

Poids

S/O

Diamètre

S/O

Volume

S/O

Lexique

Groupe

Aviation

Catégorie

Aéronefs

Sous-catégorie

S/O

Fabricant

Ou

Aerotec

Pays

United States of America

État/province

Wyoming

Ville

Afton

Contexte

Pays

Canada

État/province

Inconnu

Période

The Museum's example is the last surviving aircraft from the famous Carling Red Cap civilian aerobatic team of the 1970s. It has been flown on a regular basis since and over the years has been modified to incorporate changes made to later models. It flew as a member of successor aerobatic teams such as the Canadian Reds and the Ray-Ban Golds. Throughout its operational career, its spectacular performances have inspired many young Canadians to become involved in aviation. Its present finish and markings reflect its last years as a member of the Ray-Ban Golds.

Canada

Inconnu

Fonction

USED IN AEROBATIC DEMONSTRATIONS & COMPETITIONS BY CANADIAN REDS AEROBATICS TEAM, DISPLAY, PUBLICITY FOR SPONSORS; RECREATIONAL FLYING

Technique

Pitts Specials carry a high profile in the world of sport aviation as they are acknowledged to be one of the world's leading aerobatic aircraft, winning more competitions than any other type in history. These nimble aircraft incorporate different upper and lower wing sections that provide inverted performance equal to conventional "right side up" flight. This wing design also facilitates outside loops. The original Pitts design dates from the early 1940s and over the years more powerful engines and various aerodynamic modifications have led to several models that are capable of unlimited aerobatics carrying two persons.

Notes sur la région

Inconnu

Détails

Marques

lettering on fuselage reads: "Ray-Ban/GOLD/AEROBATIC TEAM/BILL COWAN/3/C-FAMR"; on wings & tail fin: "Ray-Ban/SUNGLASSES"

Manque

S/O

Fini

PAINTED BLACK WITH GOLD NOSE CONE SPINNER, GRAPHICS & LETTERING; CLEAR CANOPY; SILVER CABLES & EXHAUST VENTS

Décoration

GRAPHICS INCLUDE STRIPES & MAPLE LEAF