The CARF-Models Pitts S12 – the first full composite kit of a biplane. A lot of serious engineering work had to be done to realize this project. The result is amazing. With purchasing the CARF-Models’ Pitts you’re getting the same grade of prefabrication you already know from all our other kits. There is no fighting with details. All the hard work is already done. All alignments are checked. Just put your engine and RC in the plane and go fly!

We hear that again and again: “A full composite biplane can only be heavy!”. Well, every time when we are flying the still existing prototype in the red “Oracle”-scheme we do smile a bit about such assumption. Even with a very used DA-150 on pipes the performance is amazing! And there will definitely be no problem with the CG, if you just follow a few tips, all mentioned in the state-of-the-art instruction manual.

But an old 150 twin is not the only engine choice. While the Pitts’ flying characteristics can even compete with contest proven monoplanes, its favourite job is a big airshow for sure. You want to make this impressive plane even more impressive? Put a 4-cylinder in it and hide it behind smoke down on the deck. You want to be more scale? No problem. The popular Moki 250 radial four-stroke fits perfectly under the cowling and delivers enough power for all kinds of scale aerobatics.

Features
Let’s give you a taste of all that amazing details, realized in this giant project:

The full-composite wings consist of five parts in total. The bottom wing is divided in two parts and connected directly to the fuselage - same game as with the monoplanes. The upper wing has a small center part, which is connected with the fuselage through stainless steel cabane struts. In most cases, it can stay connected with the fuselage during transportation. You simply connect the other wing parts to this center part.
The cabane struts itself are a piece of art. Made from stainless steel and all the welting already done, they come prealigned in the factory. As we promised: All the difficult details are already done for you.
Cutting is easy! That’s why the engine dome is long enough for every 150-170cc two cylinder engine on the market. But also every four cylinder with about 200cc fits completely under the cowling: Just cut the dome!
If you use a light 150cc two cylinder engine, it can be necessary to move the elevator servos to the front. Its not that hard as everybody thinks first. We did it on our prototype and for you it’s easy to do it, too – everything is shown in the manual.
Of course, the Pitts is using flying wires. It wouldn’t be a problem to make the plane strong enough to get rid of them. That would be something, but definitely no Pitts. All the hardware you need is included. The clevises are connected with 3mm bolts and it’s definitely not a hard job to build it up at the field.

wingspan 107" (2720 mm)
length 105" (2670 mm)
weight 42 - 48 Lbs (19 - 22 kg) dry
motor 150 - 200 cc
servos 14 high power digital servos