Pitts Special S2S pilot defies gravity by flying the plane like it's a helicopter
Published on Dec 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM (UTC-5)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Dec 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The pilot of a Pitts Special S2S aerobatic aircraft defied gravity by flying the airplane like it was a helicopter.
YouTube footage from Topfelya showed the aircraft flown by Richard Goowdwin at the Dunsfold Wing and Wheels airshow in 2018.
Goodwin flew the aircraft sideways, spun it around mid-air, and performed incredible rolls and loops.
It might be small, but the Pitts is a very impressive and agile display aircraft.
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