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Photo by Chris
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Warren began flying at a young age and
soloed at age 16. He continued obtaining his certificates and flying
with his father, Al Pietsch. Warren began flying charter for the
family business soon after high school and continued operating the
business with his father until 1989 when he began working for a
major airline. He is currently a 737 captain.
In 1980, after restoration of the
Taylorcraft, Warren joined his father and brother, Kent in the air
show industry. His air show airplanes, the Clipped Wing Taylorcraft
and Schnortenzumer, were built by Warren, his dad and the shop crew
at Pietsch Aircraft. He is currently qualified for aerobatics in
numerous other aircraft.
Warren has accumulated over 26,000+
hours of flight time in aircraft ranging from Gliders to Lockheed
L-1011’s including WWII vintage aircraft and a wide variety of
Antique airplanes.
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Photo by Chris
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THE PLANE
1946 Clipped-Wing Taylorcraft
In 1980, Warren and the crew at
Pietsch Aircraft Restoration & Repair, completed a modification
of the 1946 Taylor Craft BC-12D. At this time the wing was clipped
14 feet, leaving only a 24 foot wingspan. It has a 180 hp Lycoming
engine. This aircraft was originally built as a utility aircraft in
1946. It has been modified to withstand the strains of the aerobatic
routine. This act incorporates nostalgic aerobatic maneuvers from
the 1930's, 40's & 50's. But also includes precision aerobatics
associated with modern aircraft. Warren performs a graceful and
exciting routine in this clipped wing T-Craft.
See more exciting air
show photos in the AirVenture
photo gallery.
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