Author Topic: Look what I got to do Sunday! (Read 3661 times)

Matt Colan · « **on:** September 17, 2012, 09:10:27 PM »

Yea, college is treating me well! This video is me getting a flight in a Pitts S-2B. I added some music to it for my own tastes.

I absolutely loved the aerobatics we did. Now, when I get my private license, I want to enter aerobatic competitions with this airplane, so long as I have an instructor in the back seat. I would need my tailwheel, high performance and complex endorsements, plus getting checked out in the Pitts to be able to fly on my own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdDOUc0smM&feature=youtu.be

Mike Scholtes · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2012, 09:49:40 PM »

Now that's what I call higher education!!

Watch out, cause once the thrill of high performance akro gets its teeth into you, it won't let go. I learned akro in an S-2A, though never got good enough to compete in it. At your age you have plenty of time ahead of you, and with the airplane available, no reason why you can't make those aspirations a reality. The hardest thing about flying the Pitts is landing it. Little forward visibility, S-turns on approach right down to the deck. But holy cow, what a plane to fly!

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:40:32 AM »

Very cool Matt.....just remember that " There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots"

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:58:32 AM »

And that's now...
Imagine what he'll have done by time he graduates!!
Cool video.

Marcus

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2012, 05:41:28 AM »

Now you need to do akro in a jet. Imagine the Pitts with 2000 horsepower........!

Matt Colan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:29:45 AM »

Quote from: Mike Scholtes on September 17, 2012, 09:49:40 PM

Now that's what I call higher education!!

Watch out, cause once the thrill of high performance akro gets its teeth into you, it won't let go. I learned akro in an S-2A, though never got good enough to compete in it. At your age you have plenty of time ahead of you, and with the airplane available, no reason why you can't make those aspirations a reality. The hardest thing about flying the Pitts is landing it. Little forward visibility, S-turns on approach right down to the deck. But holy cow, what a plane to fly!

I believe the high performance aerobatics has already sunk its teeth into me. It was the roller coaster of my dreams!!!

We slipped the Pitts in at 120mph from something like 400ft. That plane has like no glide to it

Matt Colan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:30:37 AM »

Quote from: MarcusCordeiro on September 18, 2012, 03:58:32 AM

And that's now...
Imagine what he'll have done by time he graduates!!
Cool video.

Marcus

Maybe the first national champion in both CL aerobatics and full scale aerobatics

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:57:50 AM »

Hi Matt,
I think that is a task worth persuing

y1The Pitts is a real hoot to fly but wait until you take a ride in a Sukoi or an Extra.It will make you want the full size title even more.
Trax

Matt Colan · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Traxler on September 18, 2012, 11:57:50 AM

Hi Matt,
I think that is a task worth persuing y1The Pitts is a real hoot to fly but wait until you take a ride in a Sukoi or an Extra.It will make you want the full size title even more.
Trax

Count me in on that! The Pitts was only rated to +6/-3.5Gs, so it's not the highest performing aerobatic airplane out there, but still a BLAST to fly nonetheless

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:13:54 PM »

Hey Matt, your video brought back memories from 25 years ago when I flew an S-2B. Not a cheep thrill ,but worth every dime. The time went by way to soon. Still, it was nice to crawl back into my 1959 C-182.
Good luck in your future.

Bart Klapinski

steven yampolsky · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:56:33 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on September 17, 2012, 09:10:27 PM

Yea, college is treating me well! This video is me getting a flight in a Pitts S-2B. I added some music to it for my own tastes.

I absolutely loved the aerobatics we did. Now, when I get my private license, I want to enter aerobatic competitions with this airplane, so long as I have an instructor in the back seat. I would need my tailwheel, high performance and complex endorsements, plus getting checked out in the Pitts to be able to fly on my own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdDOUc0smM&feature=youtu.be

Just wait 'till they teach you spins! I did spin training in a Citabria. I walked away with my lunch in a bag on more than one occasion

By the way, Pitts can be built from plans. Considering that you know how to turn a bunch of wood sticks into something that flies good, you might as well apply your skills to full scale:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/pittsModel.php
or
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/acrodustertoosa750.php

Matt Colan · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2012, 06:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Steven Yampolsky on September 18, 2012, 02:56:33 PM

Just wait 'till they teach you spins! I did spin training in a Citabria. I walked away with my lunch in a bag on more than one occasion

By the way, Pitts can be built from plans. Considering that you know how to turn a bunch of wood sticks into something that flies good, you might as well apply your skills to full scale:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/pittsModel.php
or
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/acrodustertoosa750.php

If I had $40,000 to toss around, I would consider it. I know a guy who built an RV-6 in his garage. I've seen it, it looks great!!

Doug Moon · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:50:06 PM »

Matt that looks like so much fun!!

What is the first and last song you used on your video?

Thanks

Matt Colan · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:27:18 PM »

Quote from: Doug Moon on September 18, 2012, 07:50:06 PM

Matt that looks like so much fun!!

What is the first and last song you used on your video?

Thanks

Hi Doug,

The first song was Intro by the xx

4th song was Graduation by Gemini

Doug Moon · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:42:38 PM »

Very cool stuff!!!

I sure hope you are having as much fun as it looks like you are!!!!

Matt Colan · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:11:18 PM »

Quote from: Doug Moon on September 18, 2012, 08:42:38 PM

Very cool stuff!!!

I sure hope you are having as much fun as it looks like you are!!!!

Oh I'm having wayyyy too much fun!!! I got a Vector ARF in the mail today too! So I'll be able to do some model airplane flying while I'm down here too! What's nice about this college is that I opened up the box to inspect it and everyone was impressed at its size and asked questions and want to see me fly it once it is ready to fly.

This weekend I'm heading to the airshow at Cocoa Beach! The F-22 is going to be there, along with the B-1B, and other awesome planes!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2012, 01:12:17 PM »

Here I thought you were going to school. What are they teaching down there?

Matt Colan · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2012, 01:25:31 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on September 19, 2012, 01:12:17 PM

Here I thought you were going to school. What are they teaching down there?

How to fly airplanes

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2012, 01:52:50 AM »

Hey Matt I hope you made the airshow at Cocoa Beach. I was out there Sunday soaking up some sun. It was an impressive display . I think the F-22 stole the show.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2012, 09:21:24 AM »

Matt,

I like your excitment! Good for you.

Charles

Author Topic: Look what I got to do Sunday! (Read 3661 times)

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