[1] Wilbur L. Smith, was an experienced wooden construction aircraft homebuilder, having built a Pietenpol Sky Scout in 1930.

The aircraft is a braced parasol wing monoplane with all-wood construction.

The exception being the motor mount, struts and landing gear are made out of steel.

[3] A Continental A-40 was installed after an engine failure resulted in a forced landing, flipping the aircraft on its back during testing.

The fabric covering has been removed to show the all wood construction.