Pietenpol-List: Y2K Pietenpol Fly-In at Benton

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Original Posted By: "Greg Yotz"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Y2K Pietenpol Fly-In at Benton Hey Group, This is just a reminder about our Pietenpol Fly-In at Benton Airpark, this weekend, 9/9/00. Benton is easy to find. It's about 10 miles NE of Wichita KS, on Rt. 254. Take the Benton exit off of Rt. 254, to the south, and drive thru the small town. You will see the gas station at that exit. They have a 20 mph speed limit thru this small old town, and they make you plenty aware of it, with multiple speed limit signs. After you pass the school, on the east side of the road (less than a mile), the road turns to the west, go less than half mile, and the Benton Airpark is on the south side of the road. I have a 'Pietenpol Fly-In' sign out there by the road, next to the 'Benton Airpark' sign. We are going to have Doug Bryant's Pietenpol ,Model A powered, Air Camper there, he built it, and has been flying it for about 4 years. Doug and I built my Model A Powered Air Camper, which is getting very close to being airworthy. The airframe is done, engine installed, rigging done. I am in the final stages of carving the prop, and I will have a prop display, with lots of information on propeller construction. I also have a complete photo album of my entire airplane process, as well as lots of reference material. We also have a complete set of plans, up on a piece of plywood, for refference, and lots of discussions. Mine and Dougs planes are based at Benton. We always enjoy promoting Pietenpols, and answering questions. There are more Pietenpols flying, and under construction today, all over the world, than there ever has been in the 70 year history of this low cost, high fun airplane!! There will be at least 2 corvair (long) fuselages there, uncovered. There should be quite a few other bits and pieces of other peoples projects on hand, too. Last year, there were quite a few projects there, and it was all about Pietenpols !! If the weather permits, there very well could be 3 maybe 4 other Pietenpols flying in. There will be at least one, possibly two J3 Cubs there, as well as a beautiful Steerman, that is based at Benton, and they will be selling rides in the Steerman. The Model A Car Club of Wichita will be there in force, too. Last year there were 32 Model A cars and trucks there, and they will be showing up around 9 or 10 am. Those guys are real interested to see how one of their engines is used on an airplane !! I'm interested to see how they use an aircraft engine in their cars !! We are also going to have a food booth, and camping available, too.If you are building a Pietenpol, this is 'The Place to Be' !! We're looking forward to seeing ya'll there !!Chuck Gantzer________________________________________________________________________________

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Original Posted By: John E Fay
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Chris from CaliforniaHi, I found Mark Anderson and now want to talk to Chris Exaguard (sp?) of California T-powered scout? does not fly across the country but trailers and puts together at the event. Phone number or e-mail thanksmicrocar2________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:54:38 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Y2K Pietenpol Fly-In at Benton

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Original Posted By: "Conoly"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The yard in WichitaIn a message dated 9/7/00 8:59:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, r18643(at)email.sps.mot.com writes:>Yes the Yard is open Saturday. Westport is ok. It's on the opposite side of town as Benton, But closer to where you'll be staying. Benton would be good also. Hope to see you at the fly-in. ________________________________________________________________________________