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, built by Steve Wolf in 2005 and currently the only one flying, has returned to the skies under new owner Tim Just.
- The Samson design has a tragic history, with previous versions and replicas involved in fatal crashes, including one in 2005 that killed airshow pilots Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin.
- Experienced aerobatic pilot Tim Just recently completed the plane's first flight since its import, carefully calibrating it with the assistance of a chase pilot.
- Just plans to display and fly the Samson in airshows this year, aiming to overcome the design's unfortunate past.
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