Sisters finally see the Canadian ‘aviation artifact’ built by their father nearly 90 years ago [Video]

There were tears of joy Friday as the Airpark hangar garage opened in Guelph, Ont., revealing a family heirloom and piece of aviation history.

Roberta Lau and Evelyn Sue Wong saw, for the first time and in person, the plane their father made nearly 90 years ago.

The Pietenpol Sky Scout was built in 1935 by brothers Robert and Tommy Wong. They were teenagers at the time, and it’s believed they found the instructions in a magazine.

“It was in the early 30s. Everyone wanted to fly,” Wong explained.

Roberta Lau and Evelyn Sue Wong see their father’s plane for the first time on Sept. 13, 2024. (Krista Simpson/CTV News)

With their parents’ blessing, the brothers built the aircraft in their Vancouver, B.C., apartment.

“It was a huge experience for the whole family,” said Lau. “Exciting! Bolts, nails all over the place I’m sure, because that’s what they said. It …