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My Pietenpol "Air Camper" Project
The plans for my Pietenpol Air Camper (Long Fuselage) arrived on 11 Feb 2008, and the construction process started shortly thereafter. To view my construction process, click on the project buttons below.
Pietenpol samples:
Original Air Camper Specifications: (Two seat Airplane)
Wing Span 28' 2"ft.Wing Chord 5 ftWing Surface 140 sq ftLength 17 ft. 8 in.Height Overall 6 ft. 6 in.Tread 53 in.Empty Weight 625 lb.Engine Ford A, 65-85 Continental, Subaru, Jabaru, otherUseful Load 456 lb. (Passenger(s), Gas, Water, Baggage, etc)Climb Light Load over 500ft. first min.Climb Full Load over 200 ft. first min.Take-Off Speed 60-75 mphHigh Speed 90 mphLanding Speed 35 mphFuel Capacity 10-18 gal.Take-off Run 150 ft.Landing Run 250 ft.Weight of Wing, Complete 95 lbsWeight of Body, Complete 130 lbsWeight of Motor with Magneto, Complete 244 lbsWeight of Radiator 21 lbsWeight of Propeller 21 lbsTotal Weight of Airplane with Water 625 lbsGross Load 1080 lbsLoad per Square Foot 7.7 lbs
Wing Span 28' 2"ft.Wing Chord 5 ftWing Surface 140 sq ftLength 17 ft. 8 in.Height Overall 6 ft. 6 in.Tread 53 in.Empty Weight 625 lb.Engine Ford A, 65-85 Continental, Subaru, Jabaru, otherUseful Load 456 lb. (Passenger(s), Gas, Water, Baggage, etc)Climb Light Load over 500ft. first min.Climb Full Load over 200 ft. first min.Take-Off Speed 60-75 mphHigh Speed 90 mphLanding Speed 35 mphFuel Capacity 10-18 gal.Take-off Run 150 ft.Landing Run 250 ft.Weight of Wing, Complete 95 lbsWeight of Body, Complete 130 lbsWeight of Motor with Magneto, Complete 244 lbsWeight of Radiator 21 lbsWeight of Propeller 21 lbsTotal Weight of Airplane with Water 625 lbsGross Load 1080 lbsLoad per Square Foot 7.7 lbs