Pitts s2b seats?

**alpinemike** · #1 07-31-2010, 10:19 PM

Wanna make Your self nuts? Go to Google and try to find photos of aerobatic seats.

I'm working on a Pitts s2b. I noticed the seats included in the kit are more like star trek seats than aerobatic aircraft seats. I think it would be pretty simple to model a more correct seat......IF there were any photos of such an animal.

If You guys come up with any ideas please post them....

Thank You all.................Mike

**wag** · #2 08-01-2010, 07:23 AM

Keep in mind the Pitts and other aerobatic aircraft are not factory built airplanes. They are built to the specs of the owner/pilot and probably vary greatly in the type of seats,harnesses,instrumentation,etc. I wonder if the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) might have some useful info for you?
Wayne

**wag** · #3 08-01-2010, 08:11 AM

www.airliners.net has over 1400 photos of Pitts S1/S2. I didn't have time to look through all of them but I'll bet there's a few interior shots in there. Click on "photos" then "photo search engine" then use the "aircraft type" drop down box to select "pitts s1/s2 special".
Hope this helps.
Wayne

**cMags** · #4 08-01-2010, 09:39 AM

Here are a few that give a hint of the seat:

Hope that helps. We'd love to see pics of what you come up with and how it compares to what you're replacing. Good luck!

**alpinemike** · #5 08-01-2010, 02:06 PM

Thanks guys. I'm sure I'll get it worked out. Wag, I have no doubt most of these planes are custom furnished. I even searched for aerobatic equipment buisnesses. To My suprise I found most of nothing. LOL!
I would imagine the industry is fairly secretive as both the sport and the business are somewhat competitive.
Thanks again! ............Mike

**martinp** · #6 08-07-2010, 12:53 PM

Saw this thread on a Google search - I know nothing about modeling but I fly a Pitts S-2B, and I can tell you that "seat" is a rather generous description of what I sit on. The seat base is a metal tray and the back is a wooden board. The parachute provides most of the cushioning with an extra cushion below or behind you to adjust the seating position as required. I just wedge a cushion behind me to move me forward. Oregon Aero is a company that makes custom seat cushions.

If you haven't had any joy finding pics online I might be able to snap a couple of pics of the front and rear seats for you. I'm hoping to make it out to the airport tomorrow.

**cMags** · #7 08-07-2010, 03:00 PM

Thanks for posting Martin, I'm sure that would be most appreciated. Looking forward to seeing those pics!

And feel free to poke around and try your hand at a model or two if you're interested, there's a number of great subjects in our downloads section you can try out for free (plus printer ink, a piece or two of cardstock, scissors, and glue). You might find some enjoyment out of it - something a little more relaxing than flying a Pitts (though maybe not as exciting!)

**alpinemike** · #8 08-08-2010, 03:07 AM

Wow! No kidding! That would be super. I would love to get some photos. I thank You kindly sir! Also, let us know how the flying goes.

**martinp** · #9 08-09-2010, 04:57 PM

Didn't make it out there yesterday, I'm afraid, but I'm pretty much guaranteed to be there this coming weekend. Any requests for pics other than the seats?

**alpinemike** · #10 08-09-2010, 11:55 PM

Love to see pics of the plane martinp.
I think photos of the seats and how they are related to the frame work would be super helpful. But I for one would be thrilled to see Your 2bs!

By the way, welcome to the board. And thanks for checking in.