Richard Goodwin and his Jet Pitts aerobatic display aircraft will appear at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight on Friday 6 and Saturday 7th September.
This aircraft is truly one of a kind. Registered as G-JPIT, it has been specially built from scratch by Richard over a period of four years and is based on the Pitts S2S.
The propeller-powered biplane incorporates two jet engines on the side. Its larger ailerons and increased wing area give the aircraft a phenomenal roll rate and better low-speed handling.
These design and engineering changes will enable the former RAF F3 Tornado fighter pilot to create a display that defies the normal flight characteristics of a conventional biplane.
One particularly impressive element of the display to look out for is when Richard pulls the aircraft up into a vertical hold and the two jet engines keep the aircraft from falling to the ground. When this happens, the whole aircraft will keep spinning in the air due to the still-rotating propeller!
CEO of theSKYLAB, Dr Geoff Coxon, said:
“This will be a breath-taking display to showcase a brilliant aircraft, pilot and engineering story to build a truly unique aircraft. The background project of applying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to create this display is why we are making this our featured STEM display for 2025!”
South Ayrshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Culture and Rural Affairs, Councillor Alec Clark said:
“It’s fantastic to be able to announce the Jet Pitts as this year’s STEM display at the airshow. This biplane shows exactly what can be achieved through engineering expertise and determination to create something different with fantastic results.”
South Ayrshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Sport and Leisure, Councillor Brian Connolly, said: “Richard’s design of this aircraft is truly inspirational, which makes it the ideal STEM display for this year’s airshow. It’s well worth visiting his website ahead of seeing him display so you can really appreciate the work he has put into the build.”
Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Martin Dowey, said:
“Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is at the very heart of the airshow. The Jet Pitts is a brilliant example of STEM in action and we’re proud to have Richard join us at this September’s festival.”
Visit our website to find out more about The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight www.ayrshow.co.uk
You can find out more about Richard and his Jet Pitts at https://www.richgoodwinairshows.com/g-jpit