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13 & 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Sanicole Airfield (Hechtel-Eksel)

Pitts Special 2C

  • Land / Country: Nederland
  • Manufacturer: Aviat Aircraft (Curtis Pitts design)
  • Tech Spec: Speed: 296 km/h; Ceiling: 6700 m; Range: 603 km; Length: 5.7 m; Width: 6.1 m; MTOW: 680 kg
  • Power: 1 × Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 piston engine (260 hp)

Want to know what a top aerobatic aircraft looks like up close? You can, in the static exhibition at the International Sanicole Airshow, where you can admire an absolute legend of aerial agility: the Pitts S2C.

The Pitts S-2C is a high-performance, two-seat aerobatic biplane renowned for its agility and precision in competitive aerobatics. Designed as an evolution of Curtis Pitts’ legendary Pitts Special, the S-2C features a powerful 260-horsepower Lycoming engine, robust steel tube fuselage, and symmetrical wings that allow for exceptional maneuverability and control in all flight attitudes. Certified for advanced aerobatic flight, including +6/-3 G loads, the S-2C is a popular choice among aerobatic pilots and flight schools worldwide. Its compact design, responsive handling, and proven performance make it an enduring icon in the world of sport aviation.

This aircraft was recently sold from Belgium and now belongs to the Dutchman Jan Groot. Come and see it at Hechtel-Eksel on 13 & 14 September 2025.

Sanicole Airshow

The most anticipated event in Limburg. The Sanicole Airshow attracts 40,000 visitors each year.

The biggest and most awarded airshow of the Benelux and far beyond.

Contact

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Future Dates:
2026: 12 & 13 September

DATES

Saturday 12 Sept 2026
Sunset Airshow (17h00 - 20h15)

Sunday 13 Sept 2026
Sanicole Airshow (10h00 - 17h30)

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