A beautiful Wolf Samson biplane, a larger version of the Pitts and the only one flying today, returned to the skies over the weekend. The airplane is owned by Tim Just of Apple Valley, California, who recently imported the airplane from Germany where it has lived since it was built by renowned airplane-builder Steve Wolf in 2005. “I’m the caretaker of a piece of art that Steve Wolf built,” Just said.
Samson Biplane Replica to Return to the Airshow Circuit
Key Takeaways:
- The unique Wolf Samson biplane, the only one currently flying and a larger version of the Pitts, has returned to the skies under new ownership by experienced airshow pilot Tim Just, who imported it from Germany.
- The Samson design has a tragic history, with both the original and the first replica (built by Steve Wolf and flown by Bobby Younkin) being destroyed in fatal accidents.
- Just, a three-time member of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team, plans to display and fly this second, modified replica (built by Wolf in 2005) in airshows, hoping to change its historical misfortunes.
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