Pietenpol Airfoil Ordinates (smoothed and formated for XFOIL)
Configuration: 1932 Flying and Glider Manual Gross Weight 1,080 lb Empty Weight (including water) 625 lb Useful Load 455 lb Weight of Wing 95 lb Weight of Body 130 lb Weight of Motor (Ford Model A) with Magneto 244 lb Weight of Radiator 21 lb Weight of Propeller 15 lb Span 28 ft 2 in Chord 5 ft Wing Area (incl ailerons) 140 sq ft Aileron Area (each) 6.2 sq ft Aspect Ratio 5.67 Length (overall) 17 ft 6 in Height (overall) 6 ft 6 in Flying Speed 60 - 75 mph Take-Off Speed 40 mph Landing Speed 35 mph Fuel Capacity 10 gals Airfoil Pietenpol Powerplant Model A (35 hp @ 1600 rpm) Propeller (6'2" to 6'6") x (4'0 to 4'3")
Configuration: 1934 Improved Air Camper Gross Weight 1,080 lb Empty Weight (including water) 610 lb Useful Load 470 lb Span 29 ft Chord 5 ft Wing Area (incl ailerons) 145 sq ft Aileron Area (each) 6.2 sq ft Aspect Ratio 5.8 Length (overall) 17 ft 8 in Height (overall) 6 ft 6 in High Speed 90 mph Landing Speed 40 mph Climb Light Load (solo weight) 500 fpm Climb Full Load (gross weight) 200 fpm Fuel Capacity 10 gals Airfoil Pietenpol Powerplant Model A (40 hp @ 1650 rpm) Propeller (6'2" to 6'6") x (4'0 to 4'3")
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