1978 Pitts S1 Special
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Pitts S1S Christen Inverted Oil System Aluminium landing gear 378kg Empty, 520kg MTOW Training and instruction possible.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeroservice Florian Fischer
planecheck.com
|
$44,721 *
€ 39,000
|
Germany | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Pitts S1 Special
This 1978 Pitts S1 Special (N65HS) is a 1-seat single engine piston with 319 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 S1 Special aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,721 to $44,721. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $44,721.
The S1 Special 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.
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Pitts S1 Special — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N65HS.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N65HS.
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