Dietz C-4 Explained

The Dietz C-4 was a biplane designed by Conrad Dietz.

Design and development

The C-4 (Conrad Design number 4) was a biplane design built by Dietz Laboratories. Conrad Dietz became manager of the newly formed Aeronca, using their services to modify the design for a Dayton Bear engine. The concept was proposed to Aeronca in 1929 to be the first plane manufactured by the company, but it was passed over in favor of the Roche-designed low-cost Aeronca C-2, which launched Aeronca. Dietz died in an accident in September 1931 while demonstrating an Aeronca.^{[1] [2]}

The C-4 was a conventional landing gear-equipped biplane with cantilever wings.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society & Museum. 3 May 2012.
2. Book: A History in the Making: 80 Turbulent Years in the American General Aviation Industry. Donald M. Pattillo. 18.
3. Book: Aeronca C-2: the story of the flying bathtub. Jay P. Spenser, National Air and Space Museum.