Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-1C | Fixed wing single engine | 26 | 26 | 1963-1983 |
| S-1 | Fixed wing single engine | 7 | 7 | 1967-1973 |
| SC-1 | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 6 | 1968-1979 |
| S1C | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1968-1971 |
| BMP | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1970-1970 |
| S-1S | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1970-1970 |
| SRIC | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 0 | ?-? |
| S1-S | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| LHN | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1966-1966 |
| BIPLANE | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1973-1973 |
| PITTS 190 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1949-1949 |
| S1-C | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 0 | 1972-1972 |
| S-10 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1968-1968 |
Pitts Special aircraft in the FAA registry
Fleet Composition and Age
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists 50 Pitts Special aircraft under the registry manufacturer name "PITTS SPECIAL". Of these, 48 hold valid registrations. All 50 are fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines. The fleet is quite old; most were built between 1949 and 1983. Half of the registered aircraft were built in 1969 or earlier. All 50 are classified as experimental airworthiness.
Dominant Models and State Distribution
The S-1C is the most common variant, with 26 aircraft registered. These were built between 1963 and 1983. The S-1 follows with 7 registrations, built from 1967 to 1973. The SC-1 has 6 registered aircraft. Other models include the S1C (2), BMP (1), and S-1S (1). California holds the most registrations with 7 aircraft. Florida has 5, and Pennsylvania has 4. You can look up any Pitts Special N-number to view its specific record.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026.