Pitts Model 12

A late specification Model 12 with shorter fuselage and wings with larger ailerons in superb overall condition. Full dual controls and interchangeable single and two seat canopies. Hooker ratchet harnesses front and rear. All hoses braided Aeroquip. Airplane time state Airframe 138 hours, Engine 152 hours. Interior Carbon Fibre lightweight seats. Avionics Trig VHF and Transponder, Kanardia coupled AIA/GPS/IAS/Altimeter. GNS 2000 GPS and Full Flow Oil Filter. Options Carbon Fibre Seats, Substantial Smoke System, Single Seat Canopy, Cambria Cover, Specialized set of engine tools. Remarks Built by a well known British architect, completed 2017 and only displayed the first 2 seasons with light private use since. Won the concour award at LAA Sywell 2017. Vendenyev M14PF overhauled and zero timed at time of build. Dynamometer recorded at 426 HP. Propeller is the MTV-9-250. Weighs in at just 699 KG including oil and usable fuel giving 3200 FPM climb rate. Burns circa 56 litres per hour with 200 litres fuel capacity giving excellent cross country range. Operates on LAA Permit, valid till April 2027. About 9/10s the fun of a warbird for 1/10 of the operating cost. Owned for 5 years with very little aerobatic use. No damage history. No VAT. May consider part exchange of classic car or aircraft. Open to sensible offers. Based at EGPT Perth, Scotland. 3 thanks.