N1CV

This write-up covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N1CV, a Pitts Special built in 1975 by manufacturer Oliveros with serial 411H. The single-seat aerobatic airplane is registered in the US and is owned by individual Aronoff Jonathan of Aventura, FL, US; the current ownership is notable as a privately based single-owner operation. The aircraft’s historical record centers on its sustained use as a personal aerobatic platform rather than commercial service, and registry entries reflect typical private-owner transfers and maintenance filings rather than airline-style operational changes.

The cabin configuration for this specific airframe is a dedicated single-seat aerobatic layout, described as Single-seat aerobatic (1 crew / 0 pax), emphasizing pilot-only operations and control ergonomics optimized for aerobatic maneuvers. Avionics fit and specific panel equipment are not published in the provided data; typical missions for this airframe focus on short cross-country positioning flights within the aircraft’s 274 nm range and concentrated local aerobatic practice or competition sorties from a home base in Aventura, FL. Maintenance considerations for the airframe center on the Lycoming O-360 series engine’s time-between-overhaul schedule and airframe rigging checks given the high dynamic loads associated with aerobatics. Operational use therefore prioritizes frequent structural inspections and conservative engine monitoring.

The Pitts Special represented here sits firmly in the single-seat aerobatic performance niche, offering a relatively modest cruise of 122 kts but a high useful ceiling of 21,000 ft for an aerobatic biplane-derived design. Competing models in the owner-flown aerobatic market typically include other small, single-seat purpose-built aerobats; buyer demand for this class is specialized and driven by pilot preference, airshow capability, and maintenance history. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize airframe condition, documented aerobatic usage, and engine hours on the Lycoming O-360 series.