Regarding the Lanier Ultimate Pitts. The bottom wing is straight. The top wing is swept like an Ultimate. It uses the same basic airfoil as an Ultimate. It has a 60 1/2" top wing and a 58" bottom wing. It has a larger rudder in total area compared to the Ulrimate, and it will land better.

Engine sizes for this plane vary greatly, larger is better. The kit quality is not very good, and the plans are worse. Read the instruction booklet twice, then throw it away to avoid further confusion.

But... Once you replace the poor quality wood, reinforce the landing gear plate, throw out the ABS cowl and replace it with one from Stans Fibertech, and watch your weight in the tail when you are building, this plane is MUCH BETTER than a regular Ultimate. Both in looks, and flight.

It's a pain in the butt to sheet and cover the tail section, though. Some things you build just because of the challenge.

With any luck, the people at Lanier will read this post, too.
Silversurfer