Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lost

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:45 pm

Original Posted By: "aviken"
Group,The list has been pretty quiet so I will share some news from out West. Two weeks ago there was a Pietenpol (GN-1) crash into the Great salt lake in Utah. The pilot survived and was in good condition after the crash. The account was told by the pilot to my hangar neighbor who knows that I am building my Pietenpol. He said the pilot was very open about the crash and the events there after. I posted pictures of this Piet several years ago as it sat covered by a foot of snow on our ramp. The owner bought it and brought it to our little Skyport. I never saw it fly, just saw it sitting for years. The owner decide to sell and had the annual done and some work on the fuel system. The Pilot of the downed Piet is very experienced but not so much in a Pietenpol. He was flying the Piet to another airport and had to cross the Great Salt lake. After only 15 min in the air the engine quit and down she came. The pilot stated the water sure came up faster than what was expected, I guess he didn't realize Pietenpols glide like a brick. On impact with the water the pilot was restrained nicely by the shoulder harness. The plane went up on its nose and settled back and floated. At some point the pilot exited the aircraft to the water but when the plane did not sink right away he crawled back up on it and wrung his shirt out and "probably his shorts". He managed to keep his hand held radio and was able to communicate with ATC. Within a few minutes shrimp spotting planes from out over the lake found him and he was picked up by a brine shrimp boat then transferred to a State park rescue boat. The plane has since been recovered and is now listed for sale. It is a steel tube Piet GN-1 with an A-65. I have no association with owner or any vested interest in the plane other than passing on the classified Ad that is now posted. Attached is a picture of the recovered plane on a trailer and the online Ad. https://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=4197958 ... cid=3Happy PietenpolingBrianSLC-UT________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:35 pm

Original Posted By: "Dave'sPiet"
Don't get too down hearted , I too lost my medical because of a heart attack andstint placement. I am also a professional pilot , (Crop Duster) I found a good medical go between doctor and he helped me jump the hoops to getback on flying status; I Now am working on a limited commercial ticket becausethat is all I need , but you can get back on full flight status you justhave to do different testing . I probably don't have to tell you this as youprobably know it , but Keep the faith.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:30 pm

Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
Thanks, and tailwinds.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:30 pm

Original Posted By: Steven Dortch
Dave,Not to dig too deep into your situation, but did you actually FAIL your FAA physical?Or is it thatit you no longer have a medical due to a physical condition?There is a difference.The Pietenpol meets the criteria for flying with Light Sport priveleges - it isLSA compliant. As long as you have not failed your physical you can still fly.I had an FO who was advised to voluntarily surrender her medical to the FAA sothat she would not have noted that she had failed.I am just saying that you may have options beyond selling your Pietenpol kit.Best of luck in whatever you do.--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:35 pm

Original Posted By: "Dave'sPiet"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol's floatWe're there ping-pong balls in the wings or fuselage? If so how many andwhat brand?Ducking and runningSteve D________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:12 pm

Original Posted By: "womenfly2"
Thanks for the kind words, Terry.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:31 am

Original Posted By: "womenfly2"
Hi Dave,Very sorry to hear this. As everyone stated here you can find a way to continueflying, you just have to "Keep the Dream" alive. The Piet is an LSA so you canstill fly under that. I would keep going if you can. By the time you have thePeit finished you may even have your Med back.Your in my prayers,Keri-Ann--------Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol's float

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:45 am

Original Posted By: "Dave'sPiet"
Steel tubing airframe in salt water that is more saline then sea water.Was the airframe treated in anyway after it was pulled out of the the saline wateror has it just been stored as is?WF2--------Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol kit from Aircraft Spruce for sale- lostmy FAA med

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:08 am

Original Posted By: "skipgadd(at)earthlink.net"
Thanks Keri-Ann.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:24:14 -0400 (EDT)