Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP]"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: why Pietenpol used auto engines Bernard used auto engines because he was a Ford Auto Mechanic at the time he was developing the Pietenpol Scout and Aircamper and he could get the engines cheaply if not for free. It was cost that drove Pietenpol to use auto engines and replacement parts were readily available and cheap during the Great Depression.Also because Bernard was very frugal. Same reasons he used the Corvair. It was cheap. Simple as that.And don't even get me started on Rotax engines. They are not only VERY expensive but the TBO isn't very good either and to overhaul them is pricey.[cid:image001.png(at)01CBE58E.0E156130][cid:image002.png(at)01CBE58E.0E156130]________________________________________________________________________________