Pietenpol-Archive.digest.vol-ld
March 27, 2012 - April 15, 2012
> Shelley made the cushions. We used the high-dollar
> foam from aircraft spruce and she bought a cow-hide off ebay
> and used it to make both seat cushions and the coaming,
> similar to what Jack described. Also similar to Jack,
> she layered the various densities to make the cushions more
> comfortable. I believe the cushions are 2".
>
> In the back: the bottom cushion takes up almost the whole
> seat bottom and is not secured by anything but my
> butt. That has never, ever created a problem. It
> does not move. My back rest cushion is a neck pillow
> that she covered in duck cloth of an appropriate color (same
> fabric as the cockpit covers). BTW: The duck cloth on
> the cockpit covers shrinks and the red trim bleeds color
> when wet.
>
> In the front: she made a cushion that takes up the tiny seat
> bottom. Even with the high-dollar foam people get
> uncomfortable up there pretty quick.
>
> My record day was 500 miles and that's pretty tiring.
> The seat cushion was not a problem, though. As you may
> be aware, the trips from Texas to Brodhead are 3 days each
> way and I fly a lot while at Brodhead.
>
> Hope this helps.
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> Austin/San Marcos, TX
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From: | "Dick N" <horzpool(at)goldengate.net> |
Subject: | Re: hand help radio question |
Hey Douwe
I'm at SNF and went radio shopping today. The best deals that I have
found at this point are from the following;
I Com A-14 from Gulf Coast Avionics $185
I Com A-6 from Gulf Coast Avionics for $185
Vertex 220 From Gulf Coast Avionics for $169
Later
Dick N
----- Original Message -----
From: Douwe Blumberg
To: pietenpolgroup
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 8:30 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: hand help radio question
I believe I've asked this a while back, but lost it, so accept my
apologies.
Two questions.
1.. what handheld radio should I purchase. Something simple just to
communicate.
2.. Is your radio range acceptable or should I look into adding an
external antennae of some kind.
Thanks!
Douwe
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From: | airlion <airlion(at)bellsouth.net> |
Subject: | Re: hand help radio question |
Hey Douwe, I have the ICOM A6 with an antenna back in the fuse. I like it a
nd it gets good reception but it is not user friendly . I have to get the m
anual to figure out what I am doing. Gardiner
--- On Tue, 3/27/12, Dick N wrote:
From: Dick N <horzpool(at)goldengate.net>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: hand help radio question
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From: | "TOM STINEMETZE" <TOMS(at)mcpcity.com> |
Subject: | Re: talk to me about seat cushion material |
If you are all wondering what an IT girl looks like, here's a photo I took
last summer when she and Kevin were in McPherson. 8>)
Tom Stinemetze
N328X
>>> "IT Girl" 3/28/2012 8:20 AM >>>
Hi Douwe,
My 2 cents. The front seat, based on the plans has very little if any
angle in the seat back, and is just not designed to be comfortable. The
seat itself is only about 11" wide? at best and the passenger and seat
cushion must stay clear of the pilots feet. We have put a lot of time,
energy, and money into cushions to make that seat more comfortable for me
and the only real secret is short flights. I cannot take 6 hour days in
the front seat.
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Subject: | Re: hand help radio question |
From: | "K5YAC" <hangar10(at)cox.net> |
Another vote for the Icom radios... although I have also heard good things about
the Vertex line... makers of Yeasu products.
Quick story, and nothing about getting the most out of your radio or any of that
boring stuff... LOL! I was flying the first leg of my long cross-country several
years ago from Tulsa to Springfield, MO. On my solo training flights I
always carried my flight bag, to include handheld radio and GPS, just in case
I got turned around. So, I'm flying along and getting near Springfield... as
I reach up to tune the old radio to listen to traffic, the knob slips right off
into my fingers! I thought, no biggie, I'll just slip it back on and then keep
it handy for whenever I need to change freqs, but when I looked at the knob
I noticed that there was no flat, just a round shaft and a set screw! What
a terrible design, especially for an airplane radio! So, I was out of luck on
using the panel radio. The only thing that kept me from having to use light
signals to land was my Icom A-22. I grabbed it and the Y-adapter from my bag,
hooked it up and was able to contact Springfield approach loud and clear about
10 miles out. I just threw the HT on the dash and pressed on with the rest
of my flight... my next stop was Chanute, KS and then back home to Tulsa. The
A-22 worked fine just sitting on the dash... no ground plane, no feedline issues,
just the ol rubber duckie... Ha! Yes, I'm just being a smart aleck.
No, this is not how I'll use it in the Piet.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=369469#369469
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From: | "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP]" <michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov> |
Subject: | ignition noise when using radios (nothing about antennas--I |
PROMISE!)
As long as we are talking radios, I use an Icom A-5 and it works
really well.
I have unshielded wiring on my spark plug wires so the radio picks up
the 'buzz' noise of the engine firing.
An old trick my Champ buddy Joe Tomasic told me wayyyy back was to switch
to one mag and throttle back some when wanting to listen or transmit as it
cuts the plug noise in half.
Have used that method for years and years--works fine.
Mike C.
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From: | santiago morete <moretesantiago(at)yahoo.com.ar> |
Subject: | Inst. Panel design |
My full IFR panel. I still think I have too many instruments.....=0A=0ASant
iago
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Subject: | Re: Inst. Panel design |
From: | Brett Phillips <bphillip(at)shentel.net> |
Santiago:
It's beautiful! I really like your slip/skid inclinometer. Please tell me m
ore about it.
Brett Phillips
On Mar 28, 2012, at 12:48 PM, santiago morete w
rote:
> My full IFR panel. I still think I have too many instruments.....
>
> Santiago
>
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From: | Dan Yocum <yocum137(at)gmail.com> |
Subject: | Re: Inst. Panel design |
Nice. Oil pressure and temperature go... where?
Dan
On 03/28/2012 11:48 AM, santiago morete wrote:
> My full IFR panel. I still think I have too many instruments.....
>
> Santiago
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Subject: | Re: Inst. Panel design |
From: | "Chris Rusch" <rmdinfo(at)lakefield.net> |
Here is mine, compass goes in the top center hole. Slip indicator goes on the bottom
center.
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=369479#369479
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Subject: | Re: ignition noise when using radios (nothing about antennas--I |
PROMISE!)
From: | Andrew Eldredge <andrew.eldredge(at)gmail.com> |
Are your p-leads shielded? I've encountered the "buzz" but performance is
still marginal even with shielded ignition wires. I'm looking at using
shielded leads to see if that can get me into an operable situation.
Andrew
On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE
CORP] wrote:
> AEROSPACE CORP]"
>
> As long as we are talking radios, I use an Icom A-5 and it works
> really well.
>
> I have unshielded wiring on my spark plug wires so the radio picks up
> the 'buzz' noise of the engine firing.
>
> An old trick my Champ buddy Joe Tomasic told me wayyyy back was to switch
> to one mag and throttle back some when wanting to listen or transmit as it
> cuts the plug noise in half.
>
> Have used that method for years and years--works fine.
>
> Mike C.
>
>
--
Andrew Eldredge
Provo, UT
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From: | John Hofmann <jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.com> |
Subject: | Re: ignition noise when using radios (nothing about antennas--I |
PROMISE!)
I have an A-24 and an A-14. I like them both. I use the A-14 more
because it is very small and simple to use. I velcro it to the inside of
the fuselage. (FYI, JoAnn Fabrics has a great supply of Velcro in sheets
and rolls. I also Velcro my iPhone to the instrument panel for
navigation and when necessary, attach an intercom next to the radio.)
However the A-24 came with the headset adapter and when I bought my A-14
it did not. When I purchased another of those the price was approaching
what I paid for the A-24.
-john-
John Hofmann
Vice-President, Information Technology
The Rees Group, Inc.
2424 American Lane
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
Fax: 608.443.2474
Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.com
On Mar 28, 2012, at 3:32 PM, Andrew Eldredge wrote:
> Are your p-leads shielded? I've encountered the "buzz" but
performance is still marginal even with shielded ignition wires. I'm
looking at using shielded leads to see if that can get me into an
operable situation.
>
> Andrew
>
> On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC
AEROSPACE CORP] wrote:
AEROSPACE CORP]"
>
> As long as we are talking radios, I use an Icom A-5 and it works
> really well.
>
> I have unshielded wiring on my spark plug wires so the radio picks up
> the 'buzz' noise of the engine firing.
>
> An old trick my Champ buddy Joe Tomasic told me wayyyy back was to
switch
> to one mag and throttle back some when wanting to listen or transmit
as it
> cuts the plug noise in half.
>
> Have used that method for years and years--works fine.
>
> Mike C.
>
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Fuel Tank Finished |
Attached are pictures of my finished fuel tank. With the help of a friend,
we fabricated the tank out of- .032" 5052 aluminum. Another post of mine
includes pictures showing the tank baffles inside.- The tank was welded a
nd pressure tested to about 3 PSI by Greg Klemp, who was mentioned in the f
irst BPA newsletter this year.
-
The tank as pictured with filler neck, cap and finger strainer weighs 6.5lb
s.- Next I will find out how many gallons it will hold and start the inst
all. and fuel line hook-up.
-
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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Subject: | Fuel Tank Finished |
Looks great Michael...... beautiful welding job!
Brian
SLC-UT
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Perez
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 3:40 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuel Tank Finished
Attached are pictures of my finished fuel tank. With the help of a
friend, we fabricated the tank out of .032" 5052 aluminum. Another post
of mine includes pictures showing the tank baffles inside. The tank was
welded and pressure tested to about 3 PSI by Greg Klemp, who was
mentioned in the first BPA newsletter this year.
The tank as pictured with filler neck, cap and finger strainer weighs
6.5lbs. Next I will find out how many gallons it will hold and start
the install. and fuel line hook-up.
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
From: | aircamperace(at)yahoo.com |
Nice Job. Any chance you'll be sharing the plans or will they be in the next
video?
Ryan
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 28, 2012, at 5:40 PM, Michael Perez wrote:
> Attached are pictures of my finished fuel tank. With the help of a friend,
we fabricated the tank out of .032" 5052 aluminum. Another post of mine in
cludes pictures showing the tank baffles inside. The tank was welded and pr
essure tested to about 3 PSI by Greg Klemp, who was mentioned in the first B
PA newsletter this year.
>
> The tank as pictured with filler neck, cap and finger strainer weighs 6.5l
bs. Next I will find out how many gallons it will hold and start the instal
l. and fuel line hook-up.
>
> Michael Perez
> Karetaker Aero
> www.karetakeraero.com
>
>
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From: | airlion <airlion(at)bellsouth.net> |
Subject: | Re: talk to me about seat cushion material |
Hey Tom . that is a gross pic for such pleasant and nice looking lady as
Kevins' It Girl. Gardiner
----- Original Message ----
From: TOM STINEMETZE <TOMS(at)mcpcity.com>
Sent: Wed, March 28, 2012 9:50:48 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: talk to me about seat cushion material
If you are all wondering what an IT girl looks like, here's a photo I took last
summer when she and Kevin were in McPherson. 8>)
Tom Stinemetze
N328X
>>> "IT Girl" 3/28/2012 8:20 AM >>>
Hi Douwe,
My 2 cents. The front seat, based on the plans has very little if any angle in
the seat back, and is just not designed to be comfortable. The seat itself is
only about 11" wide? at best and the passenger and seat cushion must stay clear
of the pilots feet. We have put a lot of time, energy, and money into cushions
to make that seat more comfortable for me and the only real secret is short
flights. I cannot take 6 hour days in the front seat.
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From: | "Clif Dawson" <cdawson5854(at)shaw.ca> |
Subject: | Re: hand help radio question |
I bought an A14 and in attempting to put some
frequencies in memory screwed it up so bad
dealing with the silly instructions I almost
threw the thing across the room. Stayed my
hand though, with extreme difficulty!!
Ah, but then I went to Utube and found a
whole flock of instruction vids on the various
functions including the memory stuff. The
guy made it so easy a two year old could
do it. A few minutes of work I have twelve
frequencies in the memory!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D2lJUoIjlw
I tell you! this is NOT like the written instructions!!!
Clif
"There's nothing remarkable about it.
All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time
and the instrument plays itself."
~Johann Sebastian Bach
Hey Douwe, I have the ICOM A6 with an antenna back in the fuse.
I like it and it gets good reception but it is not user friendly . I
have to get the manual to figure out what I am doing. Gardiner
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From: | Oscar Zuniga <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
Subject: | talk to me about seat cushion material |
OK, now here's a topic that is going to generate some lively discussion!
First off, I agree completely with Axel: get temperfoam, get the various
densities to build up a custom cushion that is shaped to your backside,
and don't spare any expense. If you don't plan to make long flights,
then don't give it another thought- you could just put bare plywood down and
be OK, or toss a cheapo throw pillow or stadium cushion in there and
be just fine. Just don't expect that to work if you'll be flying your
airplane cross-country. Definition of x-c in a Piet: anything more than
a 0.5 hr. entry in your logbook.
Front and rear seats are two entirely different topics.
Rear seat is PIC's. If you will fly an hour or two at a time, it won't
matter what you do for your seat. If you're a serious flyer, it will.
Scout has a full-size seat cushion in the rear cockpit, naugahyde over
foam over plywood, and it's OK for puttering around the pattern but not
for anything over 30 minutes. I have put various types of cushions on
top of the seat for longer flights, everything from the Walmart cushions
for bar stools to the flotation cushions from boats, and they all are OK
for shorter flights but not for hours at a time and not for x-c. Plus,
when I put supplemental cushions in there, I raise my face into the
airstream so I prefer not to do that so I can stay behind the windscreen. My
problem is that I am a 150lb. guy and in the Piet, all my weight is on
the tailbones and there isn't anything there to cushion those two hard points.
You have to get in the airplane and fly it x-c to see what will work for
you, but craft store cheapo foam stuff won't do it but you won't know until
you go for a longer flight.
Next point: back rests, front or back cockpits: you could have iron scraps
there, or bananas- it doesn't matter because you'll never be sitting back
for very long. At least I don't find myself leaning back against the back
rest for very long. And I've flown both front and rear cockpits for hours
at a time. In the back as PIC and in the front as navigator, with charts.
Next point: the front seat. it's not very large. If you'll just be giving
rides, your passengers won't know if they are on a soft cushion or a hard
one, or if there is a cushion at all. They will be so psyched on the flight
itself that they won't know what they sat on or anything else unless it has
to do with their experience out of the cockpit. If you build it to plans, there
is
no cushion on the front seat. Kids won't care in the slightest.
Final comment: the padding on the pilot's seat bottom is one of the most
important factors in how comfortable you will be flying your Piet for
extended periods, and you won't know that until you fly it for an extended
period. Don't spend a lot of money on the first try, because chances are,
the first time you fly an extended x-c you'll want to change it.
After 2 hrs. in the air in Scout, I'm ready for a break and I have determined
that after numerous extended flights. I need some Temperfoam but I'm willing
to endure almost anything just so I can fly my airplane. There is nothing
else like it.
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
Flying Squirrel N2069Z "Rocket"
Medford, OR
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | New fuel tank started |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
Well, I am in Poplar Grove for 1-1/2 weeks, working on my beloved Piet 24/7
. I have decided to start over and fabricate a new fuel tank. The first one
was all individual panels, no baffles, butt- welded at the edges, and to q
uote those fateful words of Jack Phillips, from a post a few months ago, "p
lan for it to fail". ....It split open twice already even after I had the r
epairs done by professional welders. I have educated myself better on fuel
tank design and I hope this new one will be better. I have incorporated ben
ds whenever possible and included many areas of "geometry" to stiffen the a
reas especially adjacent to the edge welds. Here are a few photos.
Dan Helsper
Sitting in McDonalds at Belvidere IL since I have no TV or Internet here an
ymore.
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
Ryan, I don't have plans, really, I had some scratches on paper, but that i
s long gone. What I do have is my original poster board template.
I more then likely will have a fuel system video which will have all the ta
nk pictures/video that I have on fuel tank fabrication.- However, if you
would like to know more now, or anytime, I can help you.- I'd be happy to
share with you what I can.
Michael Perez
=0AKaretaker Aero
=0Awww.karetakeraero.com
=0A
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Subject: | Bungee cord "dams" |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
"Forget the intrusion good people"
Tackling another problem when I am here. I can finally re-assemble my axle
with the new bungee cords. Here is a photo of the "dams" that have been add
ed in order to keep the cords from getting pinched in amongst the various p
arts down there. I think it must have been a function of my particular land
ing gear, the last bungees only lasted about 10 flight hours.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL
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Subject: | Bungee cord "dams" |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
Photo here.
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Subject: | One more try..."dams" |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: New fuel tank started |
Looks nice Dan. I see some good ideas in the photos. I doubt this one will give
you many, if any, trouble once welded.
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP]" <michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov> |
Looks like very nice work Mike and you should hold somewhere near 17 gallo
ns because of how similar our nose
tanks are in shape and size. That's a perfect amount of fuel and it helps
with CG issues too. You'll be very happy
with that tank. A tank that size will take the worry out of stopping for
fuel before you're ready on a long cross
country or give you some options if you land and you find no fuel is availa
ble. Good for weather deviations too
to have that amount of fuel.
Congratulations on making one more step to having completed your own airpla
ne!
Mike C.
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: new fuel tank |
Thanks Mike. I spent lots of time with my poster board making the mock up t
o fit in the nose just as I wanted it. Then Steve in the hangar and I spent
a lot more time duplicating the templates into actual aluminum parts, with
the correct bends, angles, etc.- It is mildly hard to believe that is is
finally finished.
-If I can get my engine work done sooner then later, (in work as I type)
I MAY be able to do an engine run prior to winter.- Besides working on th
e engine, I will be gearing up to make my engine mount next.
Michael Perez
=0AKaretaker Aero
=0Awww.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: new fuel tank |
I hear that Kevin, maybe I should consider an axillary tank...
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: new fuel tank |
Guess I'll need two then...
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Jim Boyer <boyerjrb(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: New fuel tank started |
Dan,
that tank sure looks good. How in the world did you form it? Is it made from galvanized
or aluminium?
Your tank looks just like parts we used to hydroform at Boeing.
Good job.
Jim B.
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From: | santiago morete <moretesantiago(at)yahoo.com.ar> |
Subject: | Inst. Panel design |
Thanks Brett! It's just a regular aircraft inclinometer. I removed the glas
s tube from the original cheap plastic case, and mounted it on a brass plat
e. The little brass cylinders that holds the glass tube are glued with epox
i to the plate.=0ADan, oil pressure and temperature gauges will be mounted
on each side of the radiator, or front cabanes....don't know yet.-Saludos
=0A=0A=0ASantiago
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
From: | "Kringle" <Mrkringles(at)msn.com> |
Michael,
I will be in Holmes County for a few days next month. Are you close to that area?
I would like to stop by and see your project.
John
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John
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=369558#369558
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From: | Jim Boyer <boyerjrb(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: New fuel tank started |
No not vacuum bagging; thats a Markle specialty.
We had a 200 ton press that formed alumimium, fingers and whatever got in its way
into the shape of the hydro block dies that were attached to the press. Boy
would it ever make great Piet cowlings, and metal parts; probably a little overkill.
Jim B.
PS We had to have both hands in special switch enclos ures to prevent finger and
hand forming at the same time we made parts.
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From: | TOM MICHELLE BRANT <tmbrant(at)msn.com> |
Subject: | a wing is beginning to take shape |
Finally=2C I've gotten a start on the wings. My almost 6 year old son and
I will be working on it together - should be fun if I can keep him interest
ed and following directions. He's stoked about going to Brodhead this year
and seeing real planes that have wings like the ones he's building.
Here's a shot of it last night after I shaped the rear spar.. I couldn't r
esist stringing the ribs up and getting an idea of how space I'll lose in m
y shop.
Tom B.
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
From: | aircamperace(at)yahoo.com |
I have a little ways to go but I may take you up on that offer when ready. I
t did look really nice, and a good size too.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 29, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Michael Perez wrote:
> Ryan, I don't have plans, really, I had some scratches on paper, but that i
s long gone. What I do have is my original poster board template.
>
> I more then likely will have a fuel system video which will have all the t
ank pictures/video that I have on fuel tank fabrication. However, if you wo
uld like to know more now, or anytime, I can help you. I'd be happy to shar
e with you what I can.
>
> Michael Perez
> Karetaker Aero
> www.karetakeraero.com
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Subject: | Re: a wing is beginning to take shape |
From: | Ken Bickers <bickers.ken(at)gmail.com> |
Tom,
Congratulations. I'm hoping to finish my wings this next week. As
the attached photo shows, I chose to build the wings in a vertical
position. Saved a lot of room. And it was easy to flip the wing over
or around whenever I needed access to the top, the bottom, the
trailing edge, or leading edge. I used a very simple wing rotating
device comprised of my 18 year old son, Kevin, at one end and me at
the other.
Cheers, Ken
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 5:26 PM, TOM MICHELLE BRANT wrote
:
> Finally, I've gotten a start on the wings.- My almost 6 year old son an
d I
> will be working on it together - should be fun if I can keep him interest
ed
> and following directions.- He's stoked about going to Brodhead this yea
r and
> seeing real planes that have wings like the ones he's building.
>
> Here's a shot of it last night after I shaped the rear spar..- I couldn
't
> resist stringing the ribs up and getting an idea of how space I'll lose i
n
> my shop.
>
> Tom B.
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From: | Michael Groah <dskogrover(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | West Coast Pietenpol Gathering |
=0A=0AOK all....- The plans for the upcoming 4th annual West Coast Pieten
pol Gathering have been finalized with our host Charlie Miller and I'm atta
ching the information sheet as a PDF document. Come out and join us, we hav
e a great time.=0A=0ADate: June 2, 2012=0A=0ALocation:- Frazier Lake Airp
ark - 1C9 (www.frazierlake.com) -It's a grass strip near Hollister Californ
ia.- =0A(If flying in, beware of the parallel water runway.- 23W/5W)=0A
=0A=0AMike Groah
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Subject: | RE: New fuel tank started |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
I am learning a lot about this tank stuff, mostly as I go along making mist
akes. I have to make my major panel over again. I apparently got to zealous
with my groove-forming tool (rivet gun) and work-hardened it and formed a
crack. Started to weld the crack shut then just decided to discard it and s
tart over. Drat!! I am going to design a plastic insert for the flow-formin
g tool to do the work this time instead of the steel one I used.
As soon as I get time I will post a complete detailed explanation with phot
os of my saga. But I am having more fun than a barrel of monkeys playing ar
ound with this stuff!
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL
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From: | "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net> |
Antenna is ordered, found Mikee's on Ebay for half price. Foam is ordered,
and on it's way for pillows. Gotta get Marci up to speed with the sewing
machine now. I've decided to make the foam pillows, then sew the cover so
it fits around one side and snaps to the airframe around the perimeter to
keep things from moving around. I'm going to use canvas painters tarps for
an old historical (hysterical??) look.
Spent the last two days sanding the fiberglass cowling and finally got it
remounted last night, VERY exciting!! Still have lots of details on that
cowling, but it's coming. Maybe another week or so before that's done.
Then some niggling detail things while the last major ACS order arrives of
Dacron and dope and I can start covering the eppanage and fuse. Doing a
"mock antique doped linen" finish with a color trim of latex, so I don't
anticipate the painting taking too long. Just have to remember that stupid
"hiddin" knot rib stitch I used to be so familiar with.
Douwe
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
John, Holmes County is about 1.5 hrs. south of me. If you are willing to ma
ke the drive up, that would be great!- I don't believe I have much going
on in April.
Michael Perez
=0AKaretaker Aero
=0Awww.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Finished |
No problem, just let me know when you are ready.
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Ben Charvet <bencharvet(at)gmail.com> |
Got back from Sun N Fun today. Packed a tent, folding chair, and tiedowns in
the wing center section and put the duffel in the front seat. I camped with
Skip Gadd and Dick Navratil and was adopted by their group of woodworking v
olunteers. I doubt I'll fly in there again, but I'm glad I can cross it off m
u "bucket list"
Ben Charvet
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