2007-04-02 14:48:42 · 7 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Along the same lines as Juan, also, the single wing is cheaper to maintain and can be built stronger...
2007-04-02 14:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by ALOPILOT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bi-plane's short wing span makes them excellent for aerobatics but that is about all they're really useful for other than crop dusting. Another problem is that they are very slow. They're still available in the form of kits that have to be built, but they are not a financially viable choice for general use.
2007-04-02 21:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually AVIAT still makes one its called the PITTS.
http://www.aviataircraft.com/pitts/overview.htm
You can see it at this url!
They just aren't the plane of choice for most GA owners!
2007-04-03 07:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost has to be another factor in the equation. It can't be cheap to build an additional wing and support structure for it.
2007-04-03 11:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well in a cessna before turning you need to clear for traffic by raising the wing however in a low winged plane same thing except you lower the wing in a biplane there i no option you just hope you have no traffic in te area.
Cheers
2007-04-02 22:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Concorde 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People were not buying enough of them to keep them in production. I still own a Pitts Special and would not trade it for anything, its a hoot!
2007-04-02 22:38:40 · answer #6 · answered by Blitzpup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as efficient for weight vs lift as a a single wing.
2007-04-02 21:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋