One of Pietenpol's goals was to create a plane that was affordable and easy to construct for home builders.

Building an Air Camper requires basic woodworking skills and tools.

The plans for the Pietenpol Aircamper were originally published in a four-part serial in the "Flying and Glider" Manual of 1932-33.

[1] In the 1960s Bernard Pietenpol began to favor converted engines from Chevrolet Corvair automobiles.

The Corvair flat six was higher horsepower, smoother, and significantly lighter, compared to the Model A, and was similar to those already available for general aviation use.