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[Jack Crenshaw]

Chuck W4MIL wrote:

> In a message dated 11/6/00 5:22:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, aa4lr at ARRL.NET
> writes:
>
> > The Parasol is a bit small to take a Model A Ford. I've seen
> >  plenty of examples of the Pietenpol. The only Parasol I've ever seen is
> >  in a museum.
>
> I believe the Parasol used the modified Henderson Motorcycle engine.  There
> is a Heath xxx kit plane in flying condition at the Aviation Museum of
> Kentucky, located at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.

You guys are absolutely right. It's the Pietenpol, not the Heath Parasol, that used a
Model A Ford engine (imagine, getting that heavy thing off the ground!).  The Heath used
the Henderson 4-cyl engine.  Sorry, my bad.

Jack


> I have visited there
> several times.  There is also a spare Henderson engine on a stand as part of
> the exhibit.  If ur business takes you to Lexington, save a few minutes and
> see the museum.  Its on airport property and one of the cabs can take you
> there for a mere pittance.
>
> 73
> Chuck
> W4MIL
>
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