Pitts S-1 All Series
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 80; Flight Crew Total 3500; Flight Crew Type 2100
Situational Awareness; Communication Breakdown
Conflict NMAC
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
I decided to practice aerobatics east of Lake X and once I was done with practice I planned to perform 3 take off and landings in the Pitts S1. The airport was very full this day with 7 airplanes in the pattern ranging from Cessna 172's; a Cessna 150; and a Cessna 182. Due to the Pitts high performance capabilities I decided to do a mid-field intersection departure for Runway XX. I held short at [intersection] taxiway awaiting the first 4 planes to perform their touch and go's. After the 4th plane was airborne there was an Aircraft Y on long final. I proceeded on the runway and held short until the 4th aircraft upwind traffic was insight. Once the traffic was insight and I saw that there was at least 500 ft distance from me and the other aircraft I proceeded to take off. Due to the performance capability I was catching up to the Aircraft Y on the climb. Since I was catching up with the Aircraft Y I called on the radio to the aircraft that I was going to side step to the right to provide room and continue my climb beyond 2;300 ft before making my left cross wind departure. My left cross wind turn was initiated at 3;500 ft. I proceeded to head to my practice area and after I was done I came back to do 3 take off and landings.The potential issue which was brought to my attention was that [the] Aircraft Y pilot felt that we had a 'near miss'. As a pilot in command I operated the aircraft safely providing separation of 500 ft of more and communicating with the pilot on the radio with my location and intentions. The Pitts S1 is a high performance aircraft which makes it difficult to be in the pattern full of under powered aircraft. To prevent this occurrence or situation I believe waiting until all 7 aircraft have landed before proceeding to take off or fly when the pattern is not as full as it was that morning. I also would note that performing a full length take off would also help instead of an intersection departure when the pattern has 7 or more aircraft in the pattern. Lastly; I would like to humbly end by saying that as an air race; air show and competition aerobatic pilot safety is the utmost importance to me. Following the rules being safe while making others feel safe is what we strive for in this industry.
Pitts pilot reported a NMAC with a slower aircraft during takeoff.