1969 Pitts S-1S
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Interior: (8) All photos (54) Price: 55 000 GBP Posted: 7 months ago Views: 853 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Pitts Model S-1S Year 1969 Seller PittsD Contact Seller type Private Location Prestwick, United Kingdom Condition Pre-owned Total Time 1255 h Engine Time 488 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 1 Flight Rules VFR Day Registration G-IIIX | Maintenance: LAA Permit To Fly - exp. April 2026 Airworthiness Until 04/21/2026
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PittsD Contact
winglist.aero
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$73,452 *
GBP 55,000
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Prestwick, United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | 61 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Pitts S-1S
This 1969 Pitts S-1S (G-IIIX) is a 1-seat single engine piston with 1,255 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 S-1S aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $35,000 to $73,452. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $73,452.
The S-1S cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 273 nm (506 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Pitts S-1S — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-IIIX) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Prestwick, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Pitts S-1S
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes); Correction
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)
View full AD →Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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