I've got a litte S2A time and was talking to a buddy who once delivered a Christen Eagle to a new owner and involved a transcon flight. He owned the S2A and, just as you, was prejudiced. As I'm not interested in competition, I'd be happy to have the better visibility and build quality. Great vid!
Thanks Salty, I feel like we are always bias towards the airplanes we fly. We all have confirmation bias. Thank you for the comment. We are on the same page
Fun video again. I have flown a pitts 2B, cap 10B and now I’m flying a acrosport 2. At first the acrosport was disappointing, have a very slow roll rate. But having more hours on it, it flies really nice. Much more effort to take on the roll figures. A pitts or cap is easier on that.
Have you heard of my old eagle near you in San Diego. N37852. Put 500 hrs on that beast. Won third at nats. 20 years ago. Sportsman Unknown. Luv watching the video’s. Keep them coming. Maybe Ill see you at the Nats one day.
OK, if we are talking JUST about comparing an Eagle II to the S-2A model, then the most important question is really boiled down to whether you want an experimental or certified aircraft. I'm a huge fan of both airplanes, and have flown them both multiple times, but my .02 cents is that the Eagle has a roomier cockpit, but the Pitts is better balanced on the controls. The Pitts feels a tad more predictable and solid (but keep in mind the experimental factor of the Eagle: different builders = different airplanes!). The B model and the C model are a different comparison, and yeah, you can't beat a 540 up front in the comparison 😀. Fun video, but it didn't answer anything about the question in the title, hahahahaha. There's lots more we could talk about here, such as bungee gear vs spring gear, lower wing dihedral or none, spades vs no spades, etc etc.....
I've heard similar comparisons between the Eagle and S-2A. The Pitts, they say, feels "dense". I remember an airshow performer saying that he would monkey with the trim on the Pitts during an airshow performance vs than with the Eagle. I have a little bit of time in the S-2A and really loved it.
First, you must compare the Eagle with an S2A or S2E (not S1 series). Frank Christensen was disappointed with Curtis Pitts since Curtis did not want to improve the S2A as it was selling well. So, Frank designed his own. The Eagle is fast with spring gear and great visibility. Both have the lousy, slow rolling, flat-bottomed, frise type ailerons. Both are awesome machines. The best biplane is the single-place Wolf Pitts or Samson Pitts if you prefer a radial engine. Now give us your thoughts on the Pitts S2C.
I think the most impressive biplane performance I might have ever seen was Steve Wolf flying one of his early S-1 Wolf models. Afterward I spoke with him about it. He did stuff with that 4-cylider model that shocked me. The vertical performance and apparent energy conservation (aerodynamics) was incredible. I always wanted to own one ever since. That airplane was outrunning the Extra 300 on flat/level runs. Incredible machine.
Solid solid flying a joy to watch. Sporty stuff but done safely nicely done.
Thanks dude
I've got a litte S2A time and was talking to a buddy who once delivered a Christen Eagle to a new owner and involved a transcon flight. He owned the S2A and, just as you, was prejudiced. As I'm not interested in competition, I'd be happy to have the better visibility and build quality. Great vid!
Thanks Salty, I feel like we are always bias towards the airplanes we fly. We all have confirmation bias. Thank you for the comment. We are on the same page
Nice of you to reply, Alex. Good luck on your quest to compete! Love your vids!@@alexandercoats
@@Salty1952 Thank you, lots of work to still do.
Missing it. I taught in pitts S2a back in the day. I’m retired. 😂
It’s definitely always exciting
Great video! I have a few sessions in the Pitts. Never got in the Eagle.
Both are great planes. We can go back and forth all day. Jump in either and you’ll have a great time
Awesome!! Lot of great info there too
Thanks! I wish I knew more specs. It’s all just opinion based
Too much damn fun!
We haven’t crossed paths in a while! How’s the family?
Why do biplanes usually have the wings swept back?
Great question. Honestly don’t know the answer
Thanks @@alexandercoats
Fun video again. I have flown a pitts 2B, cap 10B and now I’m flying a acrosport 2. At first the acrosport was disappointing, have a very slow roll rate. But having more hours on it, it flies really nice. Much more effort to take on the roll figures. A pitts or cap is easier on that.
A guy on our field just built and acrosport. It looks like a blast. I’m sure it’s not much different
sick helmet what brand is that?
Thanks, it’s a Bonehead Composites
The dogfights are so sick!!
I have another one coming out tomorrow
Solid formation!
Thanks Matthew
Bro, you're having too much fun. Great flying as always.
Definitely enjoying all the flying I’ve gotten to do this winter
Have you heard of my old eagle near you in San Diego. N37852. Put 500 hrs on that beast. Won third at nats. 20 years ago. Sportsman Unknown.
Luv watching the video’s. Keep them coming. Maybe Ill see you at the Nats one day.
That’s sick! I just saw this comment!
I’m hoping to be at nationals one day.
How are spins in the Eagle two up? I’ve heard CG issues?
No issues at all. Two large people could move it back far but I haven’t reached that limit yet
Owned several Pitts, S-1S, S-1T, S-2B,S-2C......on my 4th Eagle .......cant beat it for bang-vs-buck. I agree Christen Eagle hands down OVERALL use!
I just saw this comment! I didn’t recognize RKO but now it makes sense. I miss seeing your super eagle!
@@alexandercoats got a mint stock Eagle now built by factory employees! See ya in 2027 at Oshkosh for the 50th !
What type of chute works best in the Eagle?
Softie Wedge
Thank-you Gentlemen. 👍
It was fun to make
I guessing the edge is better by a little bit :)
Haha I have something big starting on Monday.
@@alexandercoats love it can’t wait to see
Why bother with the question. You need both. ❤ Sell the home, car, and live in the hangar with a pug dog.
What helmet is that?
Bonehead full face skydiving helmet converted to an aviation helmet. They just released the ADX helmet for aviation
@alexandercoats thanks for mentiining the ADX.
OK, if we are talking JUST about comparing an Eagle II to the S-2A model, then the most important question is really boiled down to whether you want an experimental or certified aircraft. I'm a huge fan of both airplanes, and have flown them both multiple times, but my .02 cents is that the Eagle has a roomier cockpit, but the Pitts is better balanced on the controls. The Pitts feels a tad more predictable and solid (but keep in mind the experimental factor of the Eagle: different builders = different airplanes!). The B model and the C model are a different comparison, and yeah, you can't beat a 540 up front in the comparison 😀. Fun video, but it didn't answer anything about the question in the title, hahahahaha. There's lots more we could talk about here, such as bungee gear vs spring gear, lower wing dihedral or none, spades vs no spades, etc etc.....
I agree there needs to be a true comparison video.
It was click bait at its finest
I've heard similar comparisons between the Eagle and S-2A. The Pitts, they say, feels "dense". I remember an airshow performer saying that he would monkey with the trim on the Pitts during an airshow performance vs than with the Eagle. I have a little bit of time in the S-2A and really loved it.
First, you must compare the Eagle with an S2A or S2E (not S1 series). Frank Christensen was disappointed with Curtis Pitts since Curtis did not want to improve the S2A as it was selling well. So, Frank designed his own. The Eagle is fast with spring gear and great visibility. Both have the lousy, slow rolling, flat-bottomed, frise type ailerons. Both are awesome machines. The best biplane is the single-place Wolf Pitts or Samson Pitts if you prefer a radial engine. Now give us your thoughts on the Pitts S2C.
The S-2C is a far superior airplane. I feel like it’s in a different category.
@@alexandercoats Agreed. Find an S2C that you can borrow and shoot a video.
regarding your aileron comment, not entirely true.....S-2A ser#2219, and #2231 thru #2270 have symmetrical ailerons
I think the most impressive biplane performance I might have ever seen was Steve Wolf flying one of his early S-1 Wolf models. Afterward I spoke with him about it. He did stuff with that 4-cylider model that shocked me. The vertical performance and apparent energy conservation (aerodynamics) was incredible. I always wanted to own one ever since. That airplane was outrunning the Extra 300 on flat/level runs. Incredible machine.
Not sponsored by Duracell 😁 gotta watch out for that FOD in the cockpit
Haha I know. I usually am good about checking for it
It doesn't exactly scream confidence in your aircraft that you fly in a skydiving helmet - then again why not
Just getting ready for my trevor Jacob’s round 2 video
@@alexandercoats Roger that