Someday...

[McLovin]

Can you pack a parachute in those little Cessnas?

Just in case.

[Brian in VA]

I was in HS or early college and went up with a friend who's now a military pilot, it was unbelievably cool. I was a little glad when we landed, though. Still a little surprised my parents were cool with that. But man that was amazing.

[notfarnow]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

notfarnow... Piets are good bang for the buck. I personally would not buy one with an automobile engine. I would get one with a small Continental engine. I've read that the prices on these planes are very affordable - probably due to the open cockpit, and the fact that they are not factory built. Be sure and inspect the plane thoroughly. Inspect build quality, and inspect for wood deficiencies (rot, cracks, etc).

There's one nearby with a 65hp continental for 9k. Gonna look at it next week.

I read that there's one (and only one) registered in the US with a ford flathead v8. Now that.... that would be awesome.

[cashflyer]

A flathead V8 ? I wonder how the power to weight is?!
The original Pietenpol design called for a 40hp Ford model A engine.