Funny you should ask. I just flew my Cermark Pitts this afternoon for the first time. It has a Saito 1.50 and has more than enough power. While the Pitts is not difficult to fly, it goes exactly where you point it right now. This is one of the best airplanes I have flown, but you should hone your skills on something a bit more forgiving before flying the Pitts. But when you are ready, be prepared one incredible airplane.