BUILT BY: an A&P mechanic
(All builders logs and photos available)
CERTIFIED: 2009 / TTAF: 125.7
ENGINE: Lycoming O-320-A1A / 150 hp / TTSMOH: 125.7
PROPELLER: Sensenich 70CM6S fixed pitch
AVIONICS: Garmin GPS 196 / iCom IC-A210 / Collins transponder / Flightcom 403 MC / Davtron M800 Chronometer / EGT & CHT / Uavionix Skybeacon AD-B Out / ELT AK-450
PERFORMANCE: aerobatic / cruise 165 mph / top speed 195 mph / stall 62 mph / take off 570 ft / landing 680 ft / range 780 miles / +6/-4.5 G’s /
LOCATION: (48X) Manatee Airport, Tampa Bay, Florida

Note: The wheel pants shown in the photos had been removed for flying from a grass strip and were simply set on the landing gear for the photos.

BRIEF HISTORY: Beautifully crafted by an A&P mechanic and certified in 2009, the builder’s health failed and he passed away at age 77 in 2021 after putting barely 100 hours on the airplane. The plane was purchased by a non-tailwheel qualified pilot who, after several lessons, decided the airplane was not for him. It was then purchased by the current owner who found that his age has created issues and subsequently has put the aircraft up for sale. The plane spent most of its life in Virginia and Minnesota, arriving in Florida less than a year ago. This is a very nice aircraft and well worth the price.

PILOT REPORT: Here are comments by the experienced ferry pilot who flew it down from Minnesota. He is an experienced Pitts Special pilot and aircraft mechanic. –
“Over all, it is a good, nice flying airplane.”
“Starts easily and runs smooth.”
“It is pitch sensitive so keeping it trimmed properly is advised.”
“Good visibility.”
“Like other Mustang IIs, it will drop a wing if too slow on landing.”
“Requires a competent tailwheel pilot.”
“Halfway between a Champ and a Pitts.”
“A tight fit for anyone over 6’2″ tall.”
“An enjoyable airplane to fly.”