For MORE information on our plane and what it's all about----please checkout this 4:32 video which answers most questions! Thanks so much for watching! • Mike Cuy - Pietenpol B...
While I was stationed at Dyess AFB in Abilene, TX in the early 70s I helped a guy build a Pietenpol. Instead of the C-85 engine he used a Model C Ford engine with the radiator sticking up in front of the pilot. My understanding was that the Ford engine was what was called for in the original plans. I was a crew chief on C-130 Es. We did an upgrade on all the seat belts and shoulder harnesses and I was able to get a few sets of the belts and shoulder harnesses, as they were being thrown away. I was also able to get a lot of new wiring from a modification that was done. All the pre made up wiring bundles was much longer than necessary and was thrown away. I have some Super 8MM movie film of the taxi checks and it’s first few flights. I later found out that the builder sold the aircraft when he lost his medical. It got totaled when a West Texas tornado hit the airport where it based. It was tied down outside of its hanger. It got totaled and there was no damage to the hanger.
Thanks so much for your great note, Bill and too cool that you helped your friend build that Ford-powered Piet! Neat that you have some home movies of it taxiiing and flying. Too bad the plane got totaled but glad nobody got hurt.
@@cookingwithcuyandotherfuns6238 I have little idea what you lot over the unfashionable west side of the pond are up to a lot of the time, so I'm not au fait with all the engine options available to you. I was thinking the one in the vid looked kind of similar to a Rotax 9 series but .......... What is it?
Neat little plane! The parasol wing must give great ground visibility. The decoration looks totally correct for it’s type! Enjoyed the dad jokes too! 👍🏻
Thank you so much, Dave!! The visibility is fantastic, really! We have a few videos that show what the view is like from the cockpit. Hope you enjoy watching!
Hey Mike! Hello from Texas! 48MC and it’s pilot are still looking great! I STILL haven’t finished mine. Health and old age have pretty much grounded me, but it’s so good to see that some things never change, and that good guys still rule the sky! Also, still the best looking Piet ever! Take good care, Gary from Spring, Texas.
SO great to hear from you, Gary!!! Sorry to hear that your health has grounded you but your ticket is good for life! You never know. Keep the faith and fly even if you don't have a medical! (I've been known to give shady advice from time to time.....please forgive me:) Really appreciate your kind words! I hope you are staying cool, friend! God bless!
This whole video was wonderful! Thank you for sharing! The jokes were great. I was expecting "don't worry unless I look worried; That's why I'm in the back."
Dear Keith! We're very grateful for your kind words and glad you appreciated our video! My wife is a gem.....I'm truly blessed to have her. Not worthy but I'll take it!! :)))
Now THAT is flying! In several years of flight training I got to fly some pretty hot machines, hoping to do so for a living. It didn't work out but some years later I discovered the joys of low 'n' slow flight with windows open, say 1500 feet AGL over farm country. The sight, sound, smell and wind noise was intoxicating. I'm long retired and can't afford even ultralights but I urge all pilots and would-be pilots to try small, slow, putt-putt airplanes where you can really feel what it's like to fly through the sky.
Dear Paul---sure appreciate your kind words and your love of low and slow flying. It really is a joy to do this kind of flying! You are SO RIGHT! Blessings, brother.
An elderly man my mom rented a property from had a small farm, a few old beautifully restored 60's corvettes, a wooden speedboat he built as a teenager, and an Air Camper. He gave me his card. He flew all the way to Croatia with it once! (He flew up along the coast of the us, then Canada, moving on to Greenland, etc. Until he got to Europe and made his way down) I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. Unfortunately he can't fly anymore due to his Parkinson's. He might sell the plane to me, so I'm excited about that. It has a model A Ford engine like the originals
Beautiful aircraft. I imagine that it's simple to fly and super stable. While I've only flown as a passenger in similar light aircraft, I've never learned to fly. Bucket list stuff
Thank you so much! For a plane designed in the late 1920's the Pietenpol is surprisingly gentle, easy to fly, and very well behaved. I hope you get to take a flying lesson or two in the future!
G'day Ed and thank you SO much for your kind words! We have some wonderful friends in Tasmania who have a Ford Piet. Simon and Susan McCormack. They live near Launceston. All the best, Michael & Carrie
I keep telling myself I want one of these. I'm planning on calling on one later today. I've got many years in aviation in my current speed is a Tailwind w 10-8.
Thanks for your comment, Gordon and hope you get to buy or build a Pietenpol. We sure appreciate your kind words about our wire wheels. We just love that look and evidently so do others!
@Cooking with Cuy and other fun stuff!! I guess I was wrong at 65hp, she has 85? Still, it seems to have more snap and gettyup than most light craft. I may build one .
I really liked your plane, excellent performance on the flight, i would like to build it, but i need the projects, we're can i get it, if you can let me know. Thank you
Skybolt! Sure appreciate your kind words! Here is a little video explaining more about the airplane. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EkGNAqlkQnY.html
Thank you so much! We're very fortunate to own and fly her. The wheels are 19" aluminum, 40 spokes each. I have Avon Speedmaster Tires on the rims. Handles very nicely.
Richard---thank you, sir! She's really docile...a joy to fly! For more please checkout this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EkGNAqlkQnY.html
Looks like a Rotax 912 family engine and that’s cool, much more practical. A kite from the teens would have been a total loss oiler, using caster oil and had two throttle settings; idle and full power…correct me if I am wrong.
Hi Robert---we have a Continental A-65 on our Pietenpol. It came out of a 1940's Piper Cub. I did a compete overhaul of the engine while I was building the plane. Works like a charm!
My empty weight is 632lbs. Field elevation is 800'. The most I have ever flown with is a 200 lb passenger and full fuel. Probably around 1150 total pounds at least for my airplane..
Wow Tim, that's too cool! I hope you can find an instructor to help you finish off those hours. I wonder if there are any instructors here who would free lance to help you? About an hour away from you. flyingsma.com/fly/#tailwheel-training
Beautiful plane - hire the builder. Great camerawork - she's a keeper But tell the makeup artist to stick to their day job - plasterer, right? For a biplane to fly so well after someone nicked the lower wing - That's impressive.
do those planes have any dutch in them ?? ................ were they designed or built by two guys called 'Pol' along with his mate 'Piet'.................??
Cooking with Cuy and other fun stuff! I like Your plane Can you send me the design please, because I am interested in the same project. So.this is my email and Thank you in advance !
Dear Omar! So glad you like our airplane! Please checkout this video which tells all about it--- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EkGNAqlkQnY.html
