Not
wanting to see all my hard work and dreams sit stagnant
in the garage, I contacted only one builder, Wolf Aircraft,
in the hopes that they would complete my project.
I chose Wolf Aircraft because of their excellent reputation
for tackling unusual challenges, fine craftsmanship and
unparalleled knowledge of all Pitts aircraft types. Now
was not the time in the project for me to relax my quality
standards. I was rewarded in January of 2003 with an aircraft
that not only met my expectations, but also my dreams.
In retrospect, while Steve Wolf is probably best known for
creating wooden masterpieces in his wings, I was extremely
impressed with his ability to create beautiful, complex
shapes out of aluminum where most would have to resort to
fiberglass. This not only saved weight, but also made the
plane that much more special since this is an almost-lost
art form. Look closely at wing root fairings and the engine
induction inlet, they are both formed out of aluminum! Wolf
Aircraft’s attention to detail is unequaled.
Working with Wolf Aircraft has also been a collaborative
joy. In some areas of the remaining work, I had a very clear
idea in my mind how I wanted something completed. In other
areas, I was open to suggestion. In both cases, Steve was
very eager to discuss, or suggest, a course of action that
that led to a finished product where I would not change
a thing. I always felt that my satisfaction with the final
product was most important to Steve.
Wolf Aircraft is about innovation, craftsmanship of the
highest order, and customer satisfaction. In a world where
so much attention is paid to how little can be done and
get away with it, it has been an absolute pleasure to work
together with Wolf Aircraft to finish an aircraft that I
expect to be as proud of 10 years from now as I was the
first day I flew it.
Mike "Spanky" Gallaway:
My first experience with Steve Wolf and the Wolf Aircraft
company was certainly a positive one. They delivered on
time and within budget. I had Steve install new Wolf wings
on my experimental Pitts S1-T and the roll rate is incredible.
The wood leading edges are nice, and the ailerons are very
well balanced. Paint and finish are a perfect match to my
fuselage. I will certainly recommend Steve to my friends
in aerobatic community"
"In addition to the Wolf wings, Steve installed a
smoke system, a new MT propeller, and performed an annual
inspection. All facets of the work are top notch, no problems."
Mike "Spanky" Gallaway
US Advanced Aerobatic Team 2004
Member: IAC, ICAS, AOPA, EAA