The Trig Aerobatic Team fly at airshows around Europe in classic Pitts biplanes. Pilots are Richard Grace and Dave Puleston
Quote 'Welcome to the Trig Aerobatic Team, flying throughout Europe we bring to the skies a unique blend of classic vintage glamour and dynamic close formation flying that totally captures the spirit of aviation. Our Pitts biplanes are available for performances at air shows and private events throughout the UK and Europe, flown by highly experienced and skilled aerobatic pilots whose display offers all the smoke and noise of a modern display act, coupled with the unbeatable character of the 1940′s designed Pitts Special biplane. The team is sponsored by Trig Avionics, who are passionate about aviation. Trig design and manufacture smart, affordable and future proof avionics for light aviation.' The team fly two Pitts Special S-1D Biplanes. The Pitts Special is one of the most legendary light aerobatic aircraft ever built. Although originally designed by Curtiss Pitts back in 1944 the design proved so successful that the Pitts has been used by some of the most famous display teams ever since, this included the Rothmans and Marlboro aerobatic teams in the 1970s. The Pitts Special also dominated world aerobatic championships in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, it remains a potent competition and display aircraft. The pilots are Richard Grace and Dave Puleston. Son of famous display pilots Carolyn and Nick Grace, Richard achieved his pilot’s licence at the age of 19 this started his career in display flying. At 20 Richard flew his first display at the Red Bull Air Race at Longleat, in his Cassutt Racer. Richard now manages an approved CAA and EASA maintenance facility at Bentwaters in Suffolk. Dave learnt to glide at RAF Marham in 1989, aged 14, and to fulfill a craving for powered flying, he began working part-time at the Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, Swanton Morley, where he was remunerated in flying hours. He frequently carried out the ‘less glamorous’ tasks, such as cleaning aeroplanes and sweeping the hangar floor, but the hard work paid off.
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Location: Shoreham, West Sussex, UK
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