Pitts Special Biplane

Information about Pitts Special Biplanes

The Pitts Special is a firm favourite in the world of aerobatics flying. With a history dating back to 1944, where it first graced the skies, it went onto dominate the world of aerobatics. Designed specifically for aerobatics with a 17ft wingspan and a speed ranging from 150 to 200 mph, it can complete advanced manoeuvres such as loops, rolls, spins and even hammerheads with ease.

This biplane started to get a reputation for aerobatics when it dominated competitions in the 1960s and 1970s, popularised by famous flyers like Betty Skelton and Caro Bayley - who were big names of the air show performing world at the time.

It has remained a staple of the aerobatics world to this day. Although first being produced in the 1940s in America, different versions have until recently, been in production by Aviat Aircraft in Wyoming. It’s safe to say that if aerobatics is your thing, you won’t want to miss the chance of an Aerobatics Flying Experience in this historic plane.

Aerobatics Flights in Pitts Special Biplanes

If you fancy racing through the skies alongside an expert instructor in one of these historic planes, you’re in the right place! Flydays are offering a range of Aerobatic Flights in Pitts Special Biplanes across the country guaranteed to give you a hefty dose of adrenaline as you soar and loop your way through the skies near you.

If you’re seeking an adventure fueled flight with loop-the-loops, stall turns, wingovers to Cuban Eights you’ll want to book a spot in a Pitts Special. Not only is a thrilling flight guaranteed, but the chance to soak up some aircraft history in a plane that dates back to the 1940s. It’s entirely possible that you’ll be feeling even more adventurous after a couple of manoeuvres in the skies, and if you’re up for it, your pilot may even pass the controls over to you.

With availability throughout the country and a chance to get close to history with an exhilarating flight guaranteed, what’s not to love about an Aerobatics Flight in a Pitts Special?

Where can I do Aerobatic Flights in a Pitts Special Biplane?

Don’t worry, we’ve thought this through as you can find a flight near you using our handy region filters when browsing through Aerobatic Flights. But if you’re not sure, these exciting aerobatic flights in Pitts Special Biplane are available from White Waltham Airfield based near Maidenhead in Surrey in the South East.

If you find yourself exploring London for a day or weekend, this airfield is easily reachable from the city and well worth making a day trip for for this unique chance to soar through the skies in style. Or, if you’re further away from London, these flights are also running from Gloucestershire Airport nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds.

You can spend up to 60 minutes in one of these fantastic planes, or if you’d rather just get a taster, 30 minute flights are available too.

Gift Vouchers for Flying Experiences

If you know somebody who would jump a the chance to race through the skies in this vintage plane, look no further. Here at Flydays, we do Gift Vouchers for Flying Experiences which can be redeemed across the site. With values from £25-500 we cater to every budget and this gives the recipient the convenient opportunity to design their dream flight!

To book an Aerobatics Flight, you can purchase a gift voucher for a specific package where you’ll be given the appropriate dates later on, or you can simply purchase an open gift voucher for that added peace of mind. Whatever option you choose to go for, it’s safe to say these vouchers make the perfect gift for any aviation fans.