Flight Elegance: Seagull Pietenpol Air Camper Glides Gracefully Through Summer Skies at NMAC! 

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Thanks - I appreciate the feedback. I missed capturing the engine run-up before takeoff this time, but I'll make sure to include more of it in future videos. If you're interested, here's the factory spec for the plane: seagullmodels.com/gas-power-scale/pietenpol-air-camper-replica-j3-airplane-108-wingspan-40-60cc-468.html Stay tuned for more updates on this fantastic model!

@@RCDougNSN Mine is on order from the distributor here in the UK. It is supposed to arrive in February 2024. Conditions in the Middle East have meant that the freighter has had to go the long way arround! It is interesting to see a radial engine installation. I have a new Laser310 flat twin for my example. The prototype model sported a nice pair of chromed wire wheels. Apparently the cost and weight precluded them from being included in production kits. They have been changed lighter and cheaper DuBro or similar style alternatives. Rather a shame as the original examples really added an interest point. Do please keep us informed about the progess and experiences with your model. Thanks for posting your video. Best wished from the UK. Mike😄

@@mikekennedy389 Thanks, Mike! I'm excited to hear you've got one on order too. The wait will be worth it! The Laser310 flat twin sounds like a fantastic choice. I'll make sure to keep everyone updated on the progress and experiences with the model as and when I see it. Best wishes from across the pond! 😄

@@RCDougNSN Hi Doug. My kit is still in transit. It will be worth the wait! I`ve also taken delivery of a slightly larger self build Pietenpol from the American designer, Wendell Hostetler. Its about 118" wingspan and was cut here in the UK under licence by SLEC who recently bought out Belair kits. The box it arrived in weighed just over 12Kg. The kit included two sheet plan, the basic kit and an additional wood kit. The parts are huge and will make into the largest model in my collction. The spoked wheels are taken from a kids training bike and have a diameter of 12.5"! I intend to power it using a second Laser 310 flat twin or alternatively a new in box, five cylinder OS 300FR Sirius which I sourced from a guy in Italy. This has spent the past month in UK Customs at London Airport awaiting assesment for 20% import duty! Another reason why the UK should never has come out of the Eurpean Union. It has become a barrier to free and easy trade which was something we previously enjoyed. Let us hope I receive the engine soon......how difficult can it be! I`m prepared to pay the duty....just send me an invoice! All the best. Mike Kennedy

@@mikekennedy389 my plan from Wendell just arrived. Can decide on engine yet. I bought twin 40 stinger but now considering saito 61 twin. I got a Fg R3 60 thats how I came to this vid, but installing radial seems so wrong here