Continental O-200-D, KLMO field elev. 5055 msl, DA 7100 msl. Not in video: high-speed taxi test, orbits around airport, approach to stall, low approach.
Hey Kevin, I found your channel through your dad. He stopped by my hangar yesterday to say hi. Great to see father and son working together on the Pietenpol.
Loved the treatment on the instrument panel. Not so hot about going through the checklist while in motion, I don't think that's a good idea, kind of like the people who text while driving.
beautiful bird. i have had original aircamper plans for almost 20 years. i look them over every 6 months or so. i should have begun building way back then. i'm afraid i have waited too long. i'm in my sixties now and just don't believe i have the time left to complete one. damn shame too because of all the homebuilt designs i think this is one of the very best ones. i spent time building a different bird that i eventually sold. i have a weedhopper ultralight but thats not really my cup of tea either. this is the one i would really love to have. just too much involved. oh well such is life. great job young man.
Wow, that’s a really beautiful airplane! Good job! Do you have a build log online of it? What would you think about flying 50, 100, maybe more miles in it, or is it more for meandering around the local area? Awesome job! Nice to finally see a little more modern interpretation of this classic model.
Thanks! My dad built it and flies it now, I just assisted in the build and did the initial test flying. Unfortunately no online build log. Flying 50 or 100 miles is reasonable as it comfortably cruises 70-80 mph. Top speed is in the 90s (indicated) but it's really uncomfortable due to the wind and noise at those "high" speeds. This plane is meant for relaxing local flying and hamburger runs but not as a travelling machine. My dad does plan to do long cross countries, but this is more for the adventure of flying an open cockpit airplane low-and-slow across the country.
My cousin, Herb Rowley, built 2 with the air scouts back around the mid 70’s. His was yellow & black with a Corvair engine, converted by him. He flew out of the Geneseo, Ny. field, owned by Dick Cleveland. Anybody have any idea what became of these aircraft?
I noticed the n number had an x in it. As far as I know that is for exhibition aircraft only and has not been issued for normal category aircraft ever. the one I am purchasing also has that x in the n number although when you look up the registration you have to remove the x to get the builder in the history of the airplane. My knowledge this is highly illegal and dangerous if the FAA catches you. Is there a story to this? If so..what is it?
Reference FAR 45.22. Clarification per AC 45-2E 7.1.2: “You may insert the symbol (“C,” standard; “R,” restricted; “L,” limited; or “X,” experimental or provisionally certificated) appropriate to the airworthiness certificate of the three types of aircraft listed below. The symbol may be placed between the nationality designation and the registration number, for example, NX1234. 1. A U.S.-registered aircraft built at least 30 years ago, 2. A U.S.-registered aircraft with the same external configuration as an aircraft built at least 30 years ago that is operating under a special airworthiness certificate as an exhibition aircraft, or 3. An amateur-built aircraft with the same external configuration as an aircraft built at least 30 years ago.”
