piet safety record?

[bob turner]

Working on modifying my operating limitations - Standard Pietenpol, wood fuselage, C-75-12 certificated engine. One of the threads in my search alluded to a "good safety record," which is not surprising.
How do these things compare with, say, the J3 Cub safety record?

[zippythehog]

That’s an interesting question. I am unaware of a direct comparison, however, a quick search does present some common causes of Pietenpol accidents. It seems, aircraft handling, poor maintenance, and carburetor ice are leading issues.
I think many pilots don’t understand that carburetor icing can occur in ambient temperatures as high as 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
The link is to The Bold Method article on Carburetor Icing.

https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly ... /carb-ice/

It’s pretty informative.

[Richard Roller]

What modifications to your operating limitations are you wanting?