First Flight of Jack's Pietenpol Air Camper (SC99) 3/15/2015

[@deanedeane4318]

Man !!! That's gotta be the sweetest selfie stick I've ever seen.... beautiful thing 😉😎

[@916medic]

I wished these guys lived by me to help build my kitfox. These are they guys you want. Hundreds of years of plane building knowledge.

[@alexanderreimer387]

Beautiful workmanship…!!!

[@rossr100]

What fun, how cool is that. Congratulations

[@docjeffry]

Beautiful, beautiful aircraft. Excellent job. Congratulations!!

[@Aero360Aviation]

Beautiful airplane! My father used to have an Aircamper. I never got to see it or fly in it, but I have always been drawn to the airplane!

[@Duckey123]

Update. Jack had a mishap in the plane in 2016 that resulted in it flipping over. The biggest problem was his new prop was broken and the engine had to be torn down. He is in the process of rebuilding it now.

[@ZicajosProductions]

Glad to hear he is okay! (and that the plane survived!)

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

Any news on him and his plans when to get the bird up again?

[@crazyeye1969]

Nice piloting there Jack! Thank you for the flight

[@andremarais2706]

Great! That facial expression at 30:52 inspires me to get into the hangar and complete my Pietenpol.

[@Duckey123]

+Andre Marais When you do, please post a video of it.

[@andremarais2706]

Will do

[@Duckey123]

We plan on doing a video, but still have problems with cooling the engine. He has tried many different things, but still over heating.

[@PiratesInTeepees]

He is glowing like a little kid :) so inspiring!

[@jeffboatright]

Congratulations Jack! And great video, Don!

[@Duckey123]

+Jeff Boatright Thanks Jeff.

[@alexfrizzell9587]

congrats on a beautiful build

[@alexanderreimer387]

Awesome, I am anticipating my first test hop in my Pietenpol based Spad13...powered with a Rover 4.2 Vee 8...!!!

[@Duckey123]

Be sure to post a video if you can. Love to see it.

[@ZicajosProductions]

Beautiful machine. Truly.

[@milesbrown8016]

Awesome ❤️👌🏻

[@bobculp2376]

Beautiful >

[@bentonbee1]

Congratulations!!

[@71stMastiff]

Wow very beautiful plane!

[@alexanderreimer387]

Did you get that air horn from Manuel Sparks old Piet...???

[@jamescallahan7000]

I've been looking for a kit plane for a project for me and my dad when I finally finish getting my PPL, I've heard and seen great things about this plane especially its sturdiness. Would this be a plane you recommend for a first-time kit?

[@G56AG]

Beautiful plane!

[@jimhumphrey]

I'm about Jack's age and I can understand his sentiment about the plane trying to kill him. When we are young we feel indestructible but later in life not so much. I'm happy that Jack is OK but sad about the ending of such a beautiful plane.

[@WillOstrick]

Absolutely beautiful airplane.. 👍

[@thomashulsey97]

I should have read more down the line and my question would have been answered. Hope you are doing well. Best wishes.

[@PiratesInTeepees]

awesome! is that a model A engine?

[@garyh4458]

It's a shame the radiator is sticking up where it is. I guess it blocks some wind, though.

[@MrStracker]

I wanted to learn more about this beautiful AirCamper. FAA says it's deregistered and sold to someone in....Poland? Too bad.

[@Duckey123]

After the last forced landing because the engine stopped running he sold it for parts. Good thing, it was trying to kill him.

[@fettlerjohn3419]

Fantastic 👍🏼 ✨

[@Duckey123]

Jack had another engine out and made a forced landing just outside of the Airpark. He had to pull up at the last moment to miss an electrical wire that crossed the road. The plane stalled and he had a hard landing that collapsed the gear. He slid off the road and into a wire fence. Only minor damage to the wingtip. He decided to sell the plane for parts. Maybe a good idea. :-)

[@pegbars]

@@TugIronChief I thought the same thing.

[@Watson1]

Can I ask, what engine is it? Thank you Wiz

[@Duckey123]

Model "A"

[@Duckey123]

Yes it was. Gave him headaches trying to keep it running. After the last emergency landing he sold it.

[@timandrew1091]

just bought a Piet last week

[@grantleppan2327]

what brake caliper did you use?

[@EppyGA]

Where did you buy your wheels?

[@doranjaffas7351]

Seriously looking at one of these. Possibly buying next week. Nice job?

[@Duckey123]

Just don't put a Ford engine in it.

[@orvjudd1383]

Good stuff!

[@thomashulsey97]

Are you still flying the Pietenpol today? I sure hope so. Enjoyed the video and the happy look on your face.

[@lucius1013]

Can you tell me a bit about this specific aircraft? I am considering purchasing it from your buyer and restoring it from your mishap

[@Duckey123]

It has already been sold. The person that bought it parted it out.

[@budipirang2694]

Very nice job

[@thomasgodwin6795]

I just have to ask, Where do you live, i could be wrong but that looks like a gated community with a private air strip?

[@DrewLSsix]

Thomas Godwin. it need not be gated but there are communities built specifically for aviators.

[@thomasgodwin6795]

Awesome thanks for the info.

[@Duckey123]

We live in an Airpark, Whiteplains Plantation (SC99). Just outside of Columbia Airport control zone. (KCAE). It is a gated community. Homes are built around the runway. Have a paved airstrip that is 3000 feet long with pilot controlled lighting and a VASI on 27 end of the runway. The plane in the video experienced a crash landing that resulted in a broken prop and damage to the tail when it flipped over. The plane has been repaired and as soon as some engine work is completed it should be back in the air very soon. No one was hurt. For more information about our airpark visit our blog at whiteplainscommunity.blogspot.com/.

[@Duckey123]

Update 12/12/2017 Jack is still having issues with the engine overheating. He is determined to find a solution to the problem but to date, nothing seems to work.

[@Duckey123]

Update 8-28-2018 Jack had an engine failure this evening. After turning downwind the engine quite. The only option was landing on the road that runs next to our subdivision. At the last moment, he saw a wire running over the road and pulled up, missing it but causing the plane to mushroom down causing a hard landing. The main gear failed which cause the plane to veer off the road and into a wire fence. He didn't get hurt but had a lot of damage to the front and bottom of the plane and one wing tip.

[@apfelsnutz]

fill the lines from the lowest point... no bubbles.

[@kenstewart5991]

It is a beauty but I'm guessing in part the accident had something to do with the terrible forward vision. Take the Ford off and put on a 65 hp Continental and fly where you SEE.

[@onthemoney7237]

Very nice !

[@alexanderreimer387]

I notice you have a generous amount of washout at the tips...!!! My Spad has zero...!!!

[@Duckey123]

I am not the builder of the plane, Jack built it. I just did the video. Jack no longer owns the plane, he sold it last year.

[@stanislav770]

Formidable Jack je rêve de ce jour moi aussi

[@AlanMydland-fq2vs]

very cool❤

[@o.dillihay2010]

Nice plane Jack!

[@alexanderreimer387]

Will gladly post a video of the first “ successful” test hop, Don Cook...!!!

[@phaedrusbjb]

quick hello to Don N. from Vt EAA 613

[@aerofazendabiluca]

Awesome 😊

[@2LV855]

At 15:56 what is perineal vision?. And you guys must be noobs at hand propping an aircraft engine ,wrapping your fingers around the prop is recipe for disaster if the engine backfires.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Thought the same thing.

[@UKPete]

It's a old video now but congratulations, she's beautiful.

[@timandrew1091]

just bought one NH69

[@valerypilot882]

everythink is correct but usually we drink vodka after such flights

[@pegbars]

Rich man's hobby.