Peter Peterson of Davenport, Iowa, built this single-seater in one year at the cost of $1,800.
The Peterson Hi-Hopes N5960V was powered by an 85 hp Continental C-85 four-cylinder horizontal-opposed air-cooled engine, it was flown in September 1960. It had a wingspan of 20 ft. and was 17 ft. long.
Engine: 85 hp Continental C-85
Wingspan: 20’0″
Length: 17’0″
Useful load: 350 lb
Max speed: 135 mph
Cruise: 120 mph
Stall: 80 mph
Range: 360 mi
Seats: 1
All Aero 