The custom built muscle biplane
"Prometheus"
Skip's plane is not an aerobatic trainer or airplane designed for competition aerobatics. It was custom built for a single purpose - Airshows! Skip disassembled his Pitts S-2S at the end of the 2002 season and completely rebuilt it to specifications unique to his flying style. The fuselage has been strengthened and a new wing designed to handle the high G loads imposed during his routine. All the control surfaces have been enlarged to make Skip's unique maneuvers possible. The 540 cubic inch engine's output has been boosted to 330hp. All these modifications together with the huge, wide-cord Whirlwind 400C propeller make for an aircraft that is sure to be a hit at your show!
Specifiations
Max Speed 240mph, Top Speed 197 mph, Cruise Speed 175 mph, Stall Speed 58 mph, Rate of Roll 240 deg/sec, Rate of Climb 4000 fpm, Range 405 sm, Gross Weight 1500 lb, Empty Weight 1100 lb, Useful Load 400 lb, Wing Loading 12 lb/sq ft, Power Loading 4.54 lb/hp, Length 17' 4", Wing Span 20' 0", Height 6' 7.5", Wing Area 125 sq ft, Fuel capacity 43 gal, Oil Capacity 10 qt,
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