I
started my scratched built original Curtis Pitts S-1C after
buying a set of plans in February 1996. My aircraft registration
number is N2404J.
In
1998, while cutting spruce rib stringers on my table saw, I
partially amputated my three right finger tips causing me to
put my project on hold for two years. I resumed working on it
in January 2000 and I completed it on June 10th, 2003.
I've
nicknamed her BLOOD,SWEAT,TEARS and I had it painted on the
cowling. She has five hours on the meter so far, and the total
building time put into the completion of my aircraft is 2755
hours. She is powered by a Cont. A-65 engine. I used the Poly-Fiber
products for my fabric covering and the painting.
I
thank my wife for her undivided support and helping me cut out
the thousands of rib gussets and her patience with me while
I constructed my DREAM COME TRUE in our garage, an original
CURTIS PITTS 1945 DESIGN BI-PLANE.
