Airshow pilot Sean D. Tucker founded the School of Aerobatic Flight based at Salinas, CA in 1997. After moving to King City in 2001, the school partnered with watchmaker Tutimua and re-named the school Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety in 2006. Along with a Pitts S-2B, an Extra 300L and a T-6, this Aviat Aviation built Pitts S-2C is available for aerobatic and upset training for new pilots to those seeking to go into competition aerobatics.