1990 Sunbird S-1x/Pitts S-1

Registration number
- N110DG

Serial number
- #1(Experimental category)

Engine and propeller
-Lycoming o-540-E4B5 (260 hp) updated with Precision Airmotive fuel injection, Christen Inverted Oil
-159 SMOH
-Sensenich Aluminum Prop: pitched for best climb performance

Features
The Sunbird S-1x was designed from the ground up by Dan Rihn using the ideas of the Pitts S1 reimagined for higher performance and engineered to accommodate the Lycoming IO-540 engine. Article written by Dan Rihn: http://dr107.net/Articles/Beyond_the_Pitts/beyondthepitts.htm

-Rounded wing tip is extended straight aft (Like Pitts S-2C)
-Sparcraft lightweight wings with Zero dihedral
-Ailerons widened to the tip and brought inboard one rib bay
-Four hinges per aileron & servo tabs for dynamic boost/light control forces
-Three flying and three landing wire
-Seat inclined for positive "G" tolerance
-Enlarged rudder for superior control authority
-Two flying and two landing wires on the horizontal stabilizer; improves strength in tail slides
-Elevator and rudder gap seals
-Sensenich fixed pitch climb prop
-Cross country belly tanks
-Inverted flop tube fuel system with 20 gallons onboard
-All new hoses (Oil, fuel, brakes) in 2015

The airplane was completed in 1990 with the complete Stits STC process and paint.
Prepared in 2015 by Ray’s Aviation of Santa Paula, CA for world record attempt with complete new electrical system, avionics, All engine AD’s in compliance, properly tuned wings & flight controls

Interior
- Excellent condition

Exterior
- Excellent condition

Electronics
- Transponder - Sandia STX-165 STC’d version
- VHF Radio - Flightline 760
- Digital Tach - Flight Data Systems T-30
- Fuel Totalizer - Flight Data Systems FC-10
- Electronic Ignition - Electroair EIS-61000-5C STC'd Version
- Alternator - B&C L-40 & LR3C-14 Controller/Regulator
- Battery - EarthX ETX36C Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4

Note
- No Damage History
- Highly modified, low time, impeccable condition, dry Southwest USA (always hangared)
- Excellent build quality
- Annual performed in April 2016 by renowned aerobatic aircraft specialist Ray’s Aviation in Santa Paula, CA.

Select performance data that was observed and recorded on video by Spencer Suderman, world record holding air show pilot:

- Climb rate at sea level is 3,000 fpm/130 mph.
- Max speed @ wide open throttle at sea level is 230 mph.
- Cruise speed at 8500', 2400 RPM/16" manifold pressure is 140 mph burning 11 gph.
- Range is 150 NM with 30 minute reserve

These videos will put you in the cockpit:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHNgI1O40Xjjz8z6rm_EwyV9iYbEqLTs

World record!
- Spencer Suderman, renowned air show pilot, performed 98 consecutive inverted flat spins in N110DG on March 20, 2016!
- http://www.aopa.org/Spin-doctor-Suderman-crushes-record