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Pipistrel Virus SW 121 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Pipistrel Virus SW 121

Pipistrel developed the Virus family in Slovenia around a lightweight high-wing airframe, fixed landing gear and enclosed side-by-side two-seat cockpit. Versions have been supplied under different light-aircraft categories and construction arrangements.

The SW 121 has its own wing, engine and cockpit configuration. The developer documents the equipment represented in the simulator.

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Pitts Special ↗Research-based aircraft background

Pitts Special

Curtis Pitts's biplane first flew in 1944 and became established in competition aerobatics. Its short fuselage and closely stacked wings were developed through versions with different engines, seating and airframe details.

The S-1 is single-seat; the larger S-2 has tandem seats. Cockpit views, proportions and equipment differ between the two branches.

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