The 1929 American Eagle A-229 was a two-place open cockpit biplane powered by a 90hp Curtiss OX-5 engine and priced at $2,995.

Designed by Giuseppe Bellanca, the 1929 American Eagle A-129 (ATC 124) was initially designed as a replacement for the Porterfield Flying School’s A-101s. Priced at $4,895 they became popular with sportsman pilots and more than 400 were built.

A 1929 company brochure shows manufacture under ATC 17 and priced $2,995-7,195 for eight engine options up to 200hp Wright J-4.

A-129
Engine: 90hp Curtiss OX-5
Wingspan: 30’0″
Length: 23’5″
Useful load: 800 lb
Max speed: 105 mph
Cruise: 90 mph
Stall: 35 mph
Range: 500 mi
Seats: 2-3

A-129
Engine: 100hp Kinner K-5
Wingspan: 30’0″
Length: 23’5″
Useful load: 800 lb
Max speed: 105 mph
Cruise: 90 mph
Stall: 35 mph
Range: 500 mi
Seats: 2-3

A-129
Wingspan: 30’0″
Length: 24 ft
Useful load: 850 lb
Max speed: 95 mph
Cruise: 83 mph
Stall: 34 mph
Range: 475 mi
Seats: 2-3