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1974 Pitts Special S-1SSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NV, USA

This 1974 Pitts Special S-1S, registered as N91JW, is a factory-built aircraft with 1,230 total hours on the airframe and a 260-hour engine since major overhaul on its 200+ horsepower AEIO-360 engine. It holds an Experimental Exhibition certificate and is a purpose-built aerobatic performer, having previously raced at Reno under the name "Ruby." The aircraft is configured for minimal weight, featuring no engine-driven electrical system and operating solely on battery power, which exempts it from transponder and ADS-B requirements.

The airframe is equipped with the highly sought-after spring gear and features clear sides and floors to...

Year
1974
Make
Pitts
Series
S-1S
Model
Special S-1S
Tail #
N91JW
Serial #
number

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
1

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,230 hrs
Engine 1 Time
260 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Comms

MicroAir Radio - Battery Powered

GPS

Garmin GPS - Owner Used Handheld GPS

Additional Equipment

Smoke System

Auxiliary Fuel/Smoke Tank in Upper Wing with Smoke System

Propellers

Multiple Propellers and Nose Bowl Configurations Available

Aerobatic Sighting Device

Aerobatic Sighting Device Available

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Clear Sides and Floors for Aerobatics
Exterior Notes
Super Lightweight with No Engine Driven Electrical System, Battery Only

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
AEIO-360
Engine Power
200 HP

Asking Price

$65,000

Aircraft Location

NV, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 29, 2025: $65,000 - aircraftforsale

Apr 20, 2025: $65,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$65,000