I am looking at the Pitts Python as my second gas plane. I was wondering if anybody could tell me how tall the rudder is on the plane? My 30cc yak is a tight fit under the bed cover of my truck. Also some people say that a 50 isnt enogh motor for this plane, and others say its plenty. Would a DLE 55 be a good match for this plane? Thanks for the info.

Hello Ram60,

The Rudder height with tail wheel mounted is 20�.

The DA50 pulls the plane great but the DLE55 has a little more power. DA is also working on a new 60cc it should be Awesome!

Let us know if you have any more questions

Thanks
Rocco / Aeroworks

Thats great, my Yak is 19 so the Python will fit. I plan on building it for a Winter project, Iam just trying to get everything figured out a head of time. Thanks for the info, it looks like a great plane.

No problem let us know if you have any other questions

Thanks
Rocco / Aeroworks

I am going to try something wild and put my DA85 on mine this winter and see how it goes. It does fly fine with the 55 though. Mine is a hair over 19lbs.

I might look into the DA 60 but not sure yet. I was looking at a Challenger, but I dont think it will fit me. 3D is what I want to do and I think the Python will do much better at that.

It flies nice 3D, really locks into a hover....

What would be good servos for this plane? I was looking at servos from hitec, but don't want 5645's. Do I need a power board? Some people are telling me its not needed because there is only one servo on each surface. Sorry for all the questions, Ijust want to get everything figured out before Istart to order parts.

No need for a power board, if you can afford them 7985's are nice fast servos with good centering.

Thanks for the info.  The 7985's looks good and will most likely be the ones I use.  I wish I knew when the DA 60 will be available.  I have only been flying for 6 months and my wallet wish I never started lol

Well after a hard lesson learned I finally got my Python. Its got a dle 55 7985s on the elevators and ailerons and a 7955 on the rudder. I also added a smart fly power board just to have battery share, opto kill, and regulators in one unit. The maiden was today and I was very impressed with how it flew. Locking into a hover is the truth, it just stays there and harriers had very little wing rock.

I have nothing but a big smile when I fly mine. I am changing my engine to a DA60 when it arrives from DA. The 85 ended up in a Yak 55. I was hoping they would be coming out with a 100cc version but it will be the Ultimate that will be coming out in the 100cc size.

I was talking to a club member and he said look at a python from a difrent company and me the idiot I am listened to him.  Long story short I still ended up getting this one after the other one fell apart in 8 flights.  Only thing is that for some reason there is a 1/4" difrence from the tip of the elevator to the rudder between both sides.  Everything is square and straight, so not sure where the problem is but it flew great so I am not worried about it. 

Here are some better pics of the plane. Only bad part is that the flying season is just about over and I like flying this plane so much.

Nice shots. Our field officially turned white as of yesterday. Winter is here for the next 4 or so months. On a good note DA called me today and my 60 is on its way.