A few takeoffs and landings, a touch and go, and some formation in my Continental A-65 powered Pietenpol. Despite the look on my face, I am having the time of my life! Mr. Pietenpol designed a wonderful little airplane.
At one point, building mine, I had two model A engines, and I called 'Sam' to ask him what he thought about that engine over an A65...he said: "It depends on how much you like forced landings!"
The airplane was built by Bob McKinley near Louisville, KY. He flew it for about 10 years and then past away a few years ago, and I purchased it from his estate. He did a fantastic job, far better than I could ever do. I filmed this video mainly to watch my wheels during landing, I had a feeling my tailwheel spring was a little too light, which it looks like it was. I have since added another partial leaf and its stiffened up a bit.
