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    Airframe Family: Pitts Special
    Latest Model:S-1S Special
    Construction Number:1001 {4}
    Last Civil Registration:N230MP
    Compressed ID:Pitts S-1S cn 1001 cr N230MP
    Latest Owner or Location:Jeffrey G. Lo, San Jose, CA

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a S-1S.

    To unknown owner with c/r N230MP.

    11 August 1988

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX230MP (PITTS S1, 1001) issued.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 184.387 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.216 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.893 mph.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 178.964 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 178.155 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 176.700 mph.

    17 September 1989


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
    Notes: Mike Penketh and modified Pitts Special on Sunday afternoon at the 1989 Reno Air Races.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.077 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 175.723 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 175.780 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 175.102 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 169.518 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 169.209 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 186.600 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 179.279 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 176.644 mph.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Mike Penketh. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 181.488 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 177.152 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 182.098 mph.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #1, named My Pitts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Levin Scully. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 174.992 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.781 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 180.290 mph.

    25 March 1996

    To Jeffrey G. Lo, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N230MP.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #1, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 178.479 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 171.839 mph.

    13 September 1996

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at the Reno Stead Airport (4SD) Reno, NV, United States while landing. The damage was substantial.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 176.315 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 176.666 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 180.232 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 181.488 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 175.662 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 179.980 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 178.337 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 163.840 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 177.701 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 182.131 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 170.678 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 174.339 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.655 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 182.131 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 182.131 mph.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #6, named Flyin Lo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 181.220 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 178.404 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 173.311 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 177.328 mph.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 186.982 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 171.334 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 168.674 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 173.263 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 182.360 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 182.380 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.507 mph. Raced in the A Feature race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 182.574 mph.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Cris Ferguson from Evansville, AR. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 182.943 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 173.103 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 161.700 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 183.658 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Cris Ferguson from Evansville, AR. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 183.728 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 182.247 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 180.603 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 188.424 mph.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 189.01 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 175.319 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 178.334 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 179.985 mph.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Greg Heinze from Little Rock, AR. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 182.371 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 180.316 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 179.89 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 176.497 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 182.121 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 169.743 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 184.193 mph.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 183.351 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 183.832 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 180.686 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 183.832 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 184.021 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 182.639 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 181.227 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 185.558 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 170.989 mph.

    16 September 2009


    Photographer: Hugh Dodson
    Notes: Pitts S-1 Special N230MP Miss Diane 6 at the 2009 Reno Air Races

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Robert Caster from Idyllwild, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 177.131 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 151.874 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 171.788 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 158.189 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 175.645 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 155.615 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 169.052 mph.

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Robert Caster from Idyllwild, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 181.598 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.520 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 152.498 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 179.121 mph.

    From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Robert Caster from Idyllwild, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 178.469 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 176.088 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 180.353 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 177.406 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 175.645 mph.

    14 September 2012


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

    14 September 2012


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 182.511 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 153.608 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 171.711 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 150.404 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 182.631 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 153.522 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 183.477 mph.

    13 September 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 191.813 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 192.884 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.345 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.71 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 194.663 mph.

    From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 190.788 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 185.46 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 185.699 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 185.823 mph.

    From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 193.211 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 192.825 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 177.974 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 191.405 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 189.431 mph.

    From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 175.911 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 179.448 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.976 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 174.12 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 180.330 mph.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 181.451 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.894 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 177.577 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 177.577 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 181.451 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 10th place with an average speed of 181.451 mph.

    From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 180.009 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 177.714 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 178.353 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 177.588 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 177.786 mph.

    9 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    9 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    12 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    12 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Jeffrey Lo from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 178.529 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 175.796 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.798 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 178.54 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 173.818 mph. The original pilot was to be Robert Caster of San Jose, CA, but due to scheduling issues was not able to attend. The owner, Jefferey Lo, took over piloting duties since plane, race #19 Miss Gianna, was not ready in time for the races.

    10 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.

    From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022

    Raced as #6, named Miss Dianne.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Dave *Homey* Holmgren from Park City, UT. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 176.459 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.907 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.305 mph.

    18 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.

    18 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.
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