41% pitts 12 short kit

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We are proud to be exclusively offering the Pitts 12 short kits designed by Bob Trueworthy. The Trueworthy Pitts 12 is not only one of the best looking biplanes on the market, it is certainly the best flying Pitts 12 produced.


The Pitts 12 flies brilliantly on 150cc to 200cc engine and is designed for any level of pilot, whether you are looking for a sunday flier or a great unlimited level Imac airplane.


We offer the laser cut short kits of the 41% Pitts 12, which includes laser cut formers, fiberglass cowl & wheel pants, aluminum cabanes, and aluminum landing gear. The kit offers an interlocking design which makes the airplane almost self aligning and extremely simple to build. You supply the the balsa sheeting & stringers and you will have one of the best flying biplanes on the market today.

 


Specifications


Wing Span: 108 1/4" (Top Wing)

Fuselage Length: 108"

Engine Size: 150cc - 222cc

 

Short Kit Features:


  • Full Scale Plans & Reference Sheets
  • Laser Cut parts
  • Fiberglass Cowl (2 piece)
  • Fiberglass Scoop
  • Fiberglass Wheel Pants
  • Clear Canopy
  • Aluminum Landing Gear
  • Aluminum Cabanes
  • List of wood and parts needed to finish plane



Click here to download the 41% Pitts 12 Builders Guide



ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE KIT:

  • WING TUBES
  • 2 REQ'D. 1 1/4" DIA. X 48" LONG, FOR TOP AND BOTTOM WINGS.
  • 1 REQ'D. 1/2" DIA. X 15" LONG, FOR BOTTOM WING, ANTI ROTATION PIN
  • WING TUBE SOCKET:
  • 1 REQ'D. 1 1/4" DIA. X 22 1/4" LONG, TOP WING, CENTER SECTION.
  • 2 REQ'D. 1 1/4" DIA. X 13" LONG, TOP WINGS, OUTER WING PANEL.
  • 1 REQ'D. 1 1/4" DIA. X 7 3/4" LONG, BOTTOM WINGS, FUSELAGE.
  • 2 REQ'D. 1 1/4" DIA. X 20 1/2" LONG, BOTTOM WING PANELS.
  • 2 REQ'D. 1/2" DIA. X 3 3/4" LONG, BOTTOM WING PANELS, ANTI ROTATION PINS.
  • WOOD:
  • 10 REQ'D. BASSWOOD STRINGERS - 1/4" X 1/4" X 48" LONG, (2) FUSELAGE, & (8) WINGS.
  • 16 REQ'D. BASSWOOD STRINGERS - 3/8" X 3/8" X 48" LONG, FUSELAGE.
  • 31 REQ'D. BALSA STRINGERS - 1/4' X 1/4" X 48" LONG, (13) FUSELAGE, & (18) WINGS.
  • 2 REQ'D. BALSA STRINGERS - 3/8" X 3/8" X 48" LONG, (2) FUSELAGE.
  • 2 REQ'D. BALSA STRINGERS - 1/2 X 1/2" X 36" LONG, (2) FUSELAGE.
  • 3 REQ'D. BALSA - 1/4" X 1/2" X 48" LONG, (2) HORIZONTAL STAB. & (1) VERTICAL STAB. & RUDDER.
  • 9 REQ'D. BALSA - 1/4" X 3/8" X 48" LONG, (4) HORIZONTAL STAB. & (1) VERTICAL STAB. & RUDDER, &
  • (4) TRAILING EDGE, AILERONS.
  • 4 REQ'D. BALSA - 1/2" X 3/4" X 48" LONG, (2) HORIZONTAL STAB. & ELEVATORS & (2) VERTICAL STAB. & RUDDER.
  • 8 REQ'D. BALSA - 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 48" LONG, (4) LEADING EDGE OF THE WINGS, & (4) LEADING EDGE OF AILERONS.
  • 4 REQ'D. BALSA - 3/8" X 1 1/2" X 48" LONG, (4) TRAILING EDGE OF WINGS- (HINGE LINE).
  • 35 REQ'D. BALSA SHEETS 3/32" THICK X 4" WIDE X 48" LONG, (14) FUSELAGE & (21) WINGS.
  • BLIND NUTS:
  • 24 REQ'D. #6-32
  • 4 REQ'D. 1/4-20
  • MISC:
  • AEROPOXY, GUN, & MIXING TIPS
  • 2 REQ'D. ALUMINUM ANGLE 3/4" X 3/4" X 1/8" THICK WALL X 32" LONG
  • (2 PIECES 9" LONG-LANDING GEAR SUPPORTS)
  • (2 PIECES 6 1/2" LONG-FIREWALL TO MOTOR BOX SIDES)
  • 71 REQ'D. HINGES (LARGE)
  • 1 REQ'D. 150 CC OR LARGER ENGINE.
  • 12 REQ'D. SERVOS, HIGH TORQUE
  • 2 REQ'D. 5 1/2" WHEELS
  • 1 REQ'D. 50 OZ. GAS TANK