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wing panels make the axle bend? I don't
know. Hopefully I will find out by the Fall.
All in good time.
Clif
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Aho
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:59 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Axle thickness?
I will have to look at that setup. My wire wheel hubs are designed to
slip on to the 1.5" axel.
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Axle thickness?
> From: n0kkj(at)yahoo.com
> Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:48:13 -0700
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
>
>
> Hey Craig,
>
> Something to consider if you don't want to heat treat, is buying a
tube already in the state you want and then use a method that doesn't
require welding on the tube.
>
> 2RN has a 3/16 wall tube, but it has 1" solid inserts that go
through the 1" ID bearings in the wheels (not sure of your setup). I
imagine the 1" inserts (which have a 1/16 wall sleeve to make up the
difference between 1 1/2OD, 1 1/8ID - 3/16 wall) do strengthen things up
a bit more. Also has a free floating plate with the brake calipers. Anti
rotation is via short cables so no welding is required.
>
> It's been stressed enough to severely bend up a wheel with no ill
effects on the axle, so it's a proven system.
>
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=399359#399359
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From: | "Clif Dawson" <cdawson5854(at)shaw.ca> |
Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
Being a bit short torso'd,well, maybe short all over.
I was 5' 8 1/2" when younger but now seem to
have lost an inch of that somehow. Anyway,this
means that my shoulders don't stick up above
the turtle deck. THAT means my shoulder
harness can safely route through the top edge of
the seat back. I have cabled the two straps into
one that goes back to the tail post. The rod that
fits is 1\2" dia 6061-T6 alum. The black bits on the
tail rod are rubber tube lengths to keep the cable
centered.
If you need them higher and also don't want to cut
into the back then possibly my first idea might
give you a start. That's the drawing. The bumps
were going to be fabric covered balsa.
Clif
> I've seen several Piets and they do NOT have shoulder harnesses - just
> seat belts. Does anyone use a 4-point harness in the back seat or is it
> tradition to use only a lap belt?
since the seat back is built-in to the frame - there will have to be some
serious wood cutting to install the shoulder harness.
.
> Jim McWhorter
> N687MB (New Owner)
> Culpeper, VA KCJR
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From: | "echobravo4" <eab4(at)comcast.net> |
Congratulations Bill!
Great number choice too ;)
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Earl Brown
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I
intended to be.
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Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Jim,
I see you have two (VNE) speeds. I think the 100 MPH should be the correct one.
You may want to do your own testing to see if all the different numbers do
match your planes performance. What better way to learn about your new plane.
Have fun flying and wear that open cockpit smile with pride.
Cheers,
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Congratulation Bill,
What a great feeling when you get the signed docs saying you can fly it. Now go
make an airplane out of it and fly.
Happy Landings,
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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From: | Andre Abreu <andre_abreu_2000(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | Re: Ruddder Horn Repair |
Thanks for letting me know.- The permissions on Picasa were not set corre
ctly. =0AEveryone should be able to see these photos of the rudder horn fai
lure now.=0A=0ABest Regards,=0AAndy Abreu=0AKTDZ =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A___________
_____________________=0A From: Jack <jack(at)textors.com>=0ATo: "pietenpol-lis
t(at)matronics.com" =0ASent: Thursday, April 25
, 2013 1:00 PM=0ASubject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ruddder Horn Repair=0A =0A=0A
=0AAndy the link said page not found=0A=0ASent from my iPad=0AJack Textor
=0A=0AOn Apr 24, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Andre Abreu wrote:=0A=0A=0AThe Rudder Horn on 6186L broke.- =0A>We removed it from
the aircraft and made a repair... just in time for flying season.=0A>=0A>He
re are some pictures.=0A>http://http://tinyurl.com/aqe27h3=0A>=0A>Andy Abre
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Subject: | Re: Ruddder Horn Repair |
From: | Jack <jack(at)textors.com> |
It worked thanks Andy
Sent from my iPad
Jack Textor
On Apr 26, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Andre Abreu wrote:
> Thanks for letting me know. The permissions on Picasa were not set correc
tly.
> Everyone should be able to see these photos of the rudder horn failure now
.
>
> Best Regards,
> Andy Abreu
> KTDZ
>
>
> From: Jack <jack(at)textors.com>
> To: "pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com"
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 1:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ruddder Horn Repair
>
> Andy the link said page not found
>
> Sent from my iPad
> Jack Textor
>
> On Apr 24, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Andre Abreu wro
te:
>
>> The Rudder Horn on 6186L broke.
>> We removed it from the aircraft and made a repair... just in time for fly
ing season.
>>
>> Here are some pictures.
>> http://http://tinyurl.com/aqe27h3
>>
>> Andy Abreu
>> KTDZ
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Subject: | Re: Axle thickness? |
From: | "Chris Rusch" <rmdinfo(at)rmdbenders.com> |
Thanks for all the input....im going to order up the .188 wall tube today.
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Fully Assembled
Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.
Wings covered and primed, one painted
Mitsubishi Powered
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Subject: | Carb heat Filter?? |
From: | "Chris Rusch" <rmdinfo(at)rmdbenders.com> |
Ive been looking at various carb heat designs, and i notice none of them have air
filters on the carb heat side??? am I missing something? i would think you
would still want the air filterd, or am i over thinking this.
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Fully Assembled
Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.
Wings covered and primed, one painted
Mitsubishi Powered
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Subject: | Re: Carb heat Filter?? |
From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Chris,
the standard is that it is unfiltered. Just be cautious when operating it on the
ground and on dirt strips. I try not to fly through dust storms, so in the
air your engine should be just fine.
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Subject: | Carb heat Filter?? |
I've never seen an air filter on the carb heat side. Pulling carb heat
serves two purposes - it provides warmer air to prevent or remove carburetor
ice, but it also provides an alternate air source in case the air filter
becomes clogged.
This saved my butt years ago when flying my J-3 Cub. I was playing around
with toilet paper, throwing a roll out the window and letting it unroll and
stream down, then seeing how many times I could cut the paper before it got
to the ground. I found the best way was to just do a series of tight loops,
hitting the paper at the bottom of each loop. On one pass, I hit it right
at the wingtip, catching it in the wingtip vortex. When I made the next
loop, I found this beautiful spiral of toilet paper floating in the sky. I
couldn't resist aiming for the very center of it, which I managed to hit.
Big mistake. That mass of toilet paper packed into the carb air filter and
immediately choked off the airflow. The engine sputtered and almost died
before I managed to pull the carb heat and open up a new air source.
Once I got it on the ground (I was right over the airport), I had to pull
handfuls of smoldering toilet paper out of the cooling shrouds, in addition
to peeling it out of the air filter. Not the smartest thing I've ever done
with an airplane. But it was fun!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Rusch
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:28 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Carb heat Filter??
Ive been looking at various carb heat designs, and i notice none of them
have air filters on the carb heat side??? am I missing something? i would
think you would still want the air filterd, or am i over thinking this.
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NX321LR
Fully Assembled
Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.
Wings covered and primed, one painted
Mitsubishi Powered
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Subject: | Re: Carb heat Filter?? |
From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Jack,
Great story. i have never tried cutting TP by doing loops. I like the idea.
I have only gone in circles. I wasn't taking full advantage of the three dimensional
world we pilots live in.
I may try that next time.
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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From: | "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]" <michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov> |
Subject: | toilet paper can be dangerous |
Hmmm....never had it block my air intake Jack but I did have it jamb up into the
engine cooling
eyebrows too one day and start to smolder on the top of those hot,hot cooling fins.
I landed promptly and
plucked the wad out trailing chards of tissue from the landing gear and X brace
cables under the belly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGJx9mpJ--Y
FF to 0:46 to see the action begin here with this pilot cutting toilet paper at
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in NY.
Crepe paper rolls are lots of fun to drop and slice too. I usually do red, white,
and blue rolls on the 4th of July
if the weather permits.
Mike C.
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Subject: | Re: Carb heat Filter?? |
From: | "Chris Rusch" <rmdinfo(at)rmdbenders.com> |
Great information Jack Thanks! ok, then that part is done! I did put a screen in
front of the heat box opening though.
jack(at)bedfordlandings.c wrote:
> I've never seen an air filter on the carb heat side. Pulling carb heat
> serves two purposes - it provides warmer air to prevent or remove carburetor
> ice, but it also provides an alternate air source in case the air filter
> becomes clogged.
>
> This saved my butt years ago when flying my J-3 Cub. I was playing around
> with toilet paper, throwing a roll out the window and letting it unroll and
> stream down, then seeing how many times I could cut the paper before it got
> to the ground. I found the best way was to just do a series of tight loops,
> hitting the paper at the bottom of each loop. On one pass, I hit it right
> at the wingtip, catching it in the wingtip vortex. When I made the next
> loop, I found this beautiful spiral of toilet paper floating in the sky. I
> couldn't resist aiming for the very center of it, which I managed to hit.
> Big mistake. That mass of toilet paper packed into the carb air filter and
> immediately choked off the airflow. The engine sputtered and almost died
> before I managed to pull the carb heat and open up a new air source.
>
> Once I got it on the ground (I was right over the airport), I had to pull
> handfuls of smoldering toilet paper out of the cooling shrouds, in addition
> to peeling it out of the air filter. Not the smartest thing I've ever done
> with an airplane. But it was fun!
>
> Jack Phillips
> NX899JP
> Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
>
> --
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NX321LR
Fully Assembled
Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.
Wings covered and primed, one painted
Mitsubishi Powered
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Subject: | Re: Garmin 1000 video |
From: | "tkreiner" <tkreiner(at)gmail.com> |
Oscar,
This just in... From this mornings EAA email.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/865575786
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Tom Kreiner
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Subject: | Re: Anyone near Beaumont TX? |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
No, the training industry. For 30 plus years I have been involved with Dale Carnegie
Training as an instructor and sales rep. There is an opportunity in Beaumont
that I am investigating.
ABC: ANYWHERE but California.
So, if I do move there, I'm wondering how many Pieters there are to co-mingle with...
:o)
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From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
Well Done! Love the telegram look too!
Post pictures for us land lubbers.
Mark
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From: | "Dick N" <horzpool(at)goldengate.net> |
Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
Hi Jim
Yes the prop is apparantly the only damage at this point. I am giving
it a very strong annual right now and havent found anything else other
than a loose nut on the tail wheel.
Later
Dick N.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Boyer
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
HI Dick,
Sorry to see your Piet nose up in the snow bank. Hope the damage was
minimal; probably the prop though.
Jim B.
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From: | "BYD" <billsayre(at)ymail.com> |
Thanks all.
gboothe wrote:
> The CAA hasn't made it to California yet. Very nice, Bill!!!
>
> Gary Boothe
> NX308MB--
Might want to post a couple of people watching the road leading to the airport
Gary - last I heard, Newt was heading that direction to see about some event.
Mark - here's the most current picture I have (just after assembly after painting).
First taxi can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bI6tOxNJtg&list=UUSczfsX0FNbm-liwVgMkZAQ&index=1
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From: | "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net> |
I have to go measure which thickness tubing I used, but either way, I
had an
idea for a lightweight method of beefing up a straight axle.
Why couldn=92t one transform the tube into a truss by drilling a series
of
holes and running some 4130 tubing, say =BC or 5/16ths diagonally
through the
holes and welding them where they protrude. This would add a TON of
stiffness and strength without much weight. As long as your welds were
really good, I can=92t see why this wouldn=92t work. Besides being
labor
intensive.
Thoughts?
Douwe
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
How about that loose nut in the cockpit?
Sorry Dick - couldn't resist such an opening. You gonna have it all
repaired in time to fly it to Brodhead?
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dick N
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
Hi Jim
Yes the prop is apparantly the only damage at this point. I am giving it a
very strong annual right now and havent found anything else other than a
loose nut on the tail wheel.
Later
Dick N.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Boyer <mailto:boyerjrb(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
HI Dick,
Sorry to see your Piet nose up in the snow bank. Hope the damage was
minimal; probably the prop though.
Jim B.
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Subject: | Re: axle bending |
From: | helspersew(at)aol.com |
Is a slight bending of the straight axle inherently bad? I can't remember w
hich thickness I used, but after all the welding I had it magnafluxed. And
then last year I did some additional welding of those bungee "dams" that I
added. After that I noticed the wheels are canted a bit inward, caused by t
he warping from the heat. This did not seem to affect performance at all wi
th all those rides I gave at Brodhead last year. Any thoughts?
Dan Helsper
Puryear, TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Douwe Blumberg <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net>
Sent: Sat, Apr 27, 2013 4:29 pm
Subject: Pietenpol-List: axle bending
I have to go measure which thickness tubing I used, buteither way, I had an
idea for a lightweight method of beefing up a straightaxle.
Why couldn=99t one transform the tube into a truss bydrilling a serie
s of holes and running some 4130 tubing, say =C2=BC or 5/16thsdiagonally th
rough the holes and welding them where they protrude. This wouldadd a TON
of stiffness and strength without much weight. As long as your weldswere r
eally good, I can=99t see why this wouldn=99t work. Besidesbei
ng labor intensive.
Thoughts?
Douwe
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From: | "Dick N" <horzpool(at)goldengate.net> |
Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
Hi Jack
Yes I will, Hopefully Culver Propellers will come thru with my prop. If
not I have a spare.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:25 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
How about that loose nut in the cockpit?
Sorry Dick - couldn't resist such an opening. You gonna have it all
repaired in time to fly it to Brodhead?
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dick N
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 4:54 PM
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
Hi Jim
Yes the prop is apparantly the only damage at this point. I am giving
it a very strong annual right now and havent found anything else other
than a loose nut on the tail wheel.
Later
Dick N.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Boyer
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam
HI Dick,
Sorry to see your Piet nose up in the snow bank. Hope the damage was
minimal; probably the prop though.
Jim B.
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Subject: | Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be to cut it out. The little cutting tool
I have did a nice job. The chisels did the rest, and then the cutter helped
"sand" down the epoxy to the wood. I am using West systems epoxy, and it works
very well. Mixed in with some cab-o-sil and it makes a strong, gap filling bond.
Next step: cut a new member and glue it in...
Upon inspection of the piece when removed, the compression fracture wasn't all
the way through the whole width of the strut, but still, in the back of your mind,
it was always gonna be there. This repair is so simple it was a no brainier.
Thanks again for the advice! Here's some pics of the process.
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From: | "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net> |
Well, just logged my flight from yesterday and the count comes to 40 hrs 30
minutes!!!
What verbiage should I use in the logbook to release her from the test
phase?
Douwe
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From: | "Gary Boothe" <gboothe5(at)comcast.net> |
Congratulations, Douwe! Attached is an image of a sticker my inspector
provided me upon completion of Phase 1.
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Douwe
Blumberg
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 7:41 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 40.5 HOURS!!!
Well, just logged my flight from yesterday and the count comes to 40 hrs 30
minutes!!!
What verbiage should I use in the logbook to release her from the test
phase?
Douwe
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From: | "skipgadd(at)earthlink.net" <skipgadd(at)earthlink.net> |
Douwe,
Congratulations!
The exact verbiage should be in your Operating Limitations. Mine is almost the
same as Garys.
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: Douwe Blumberg
Sent: 4/28/2013 10:37:24 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 40.5 HOURS!!!
Well, just logged my flight from yesterday and the count comes to 40 hrs 30 minutes!!!
What verbiage should I use in the logbook to release her from the test phase?
Douwe
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From: | Jim Boyer <boyerjrb(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
Glad to hear it Dick; hope to see you at Bordhead.
Jim
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From: | ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com |
Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
We made our reservations at Hollister for May 30,June 1, so I'm counting on
someone else to show up! I'm ready to cover the wings, will probably have
this done before the meeting. Otherwise the tail feathers are done, as well
as the control system.. Carl and Ann Lekven
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "tools" <n0kkj(at)yahoo.com> |
Nicely done. In the end, you find you fret way longer than the actual process
takes.
Nice documentation as well, not a lot of this sort of stuff documented, wish I
had documented my repairs.
Lastly, nice job (again) for even finding it! Would be pretty easy to miss.
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
Thanks Tools!
I might not have tried the repair if it wasn't for the group encouragement. I realized
it was not that tough once I knew it had to be repaired. Even if it was
minor, it would have been MAJOR in my mind during any appreciable turbulence!
Will post repaired spot when done.
Thanks again for the help and encouragement...
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "tools" <n0kkj(at)yahoo.com> |
Do you think maybe it was easier to see the fracture after finish was applied?
Kind of like using dye penetrant to find cracks in engine components?
Have any suspicions as to the cause of the fracture? Wind shake?
Never thought to go looking for cracks AFTER building, this may indicate that may
be a really good idea, especially those of us not using "certified" lumber.
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From: | V Groah <vgroah(at)hotmail.com> |
Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
Great!!!! hope to see you there. if the weather is good we should have se
veral completed Pietenpols there as well as a great group of builders in va
rious stages of completion. We are in our fifth year and to meet is starti
ng to really come together. A great group of guys and gals. Welcome to th
e group.
Vic NX414MV
From: ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com
Date: Sun=2C 28 Apr 2013 20:24:21 -0400
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark
We made our reservations at Hollister for May 30=2CJune 1=2C so I'm countin
g on someone else to show up! I'm ready to cover the wings=2C will probably
have this done before the meeting. Otherwise the tail feathers are done=2C
as well as the control system.. Carl and Ann Lekven
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
I did see the cracks in the raw lumber when I brought it home. I worked at a specialty
lumber yard for year with a friend of mine. His dad owned the shop, and
he stocked raw, air dried Sitka and sold it by the board foot for WAAAY less
than ACS. Youjust have to saw it and plane it to size.
So, I saw the fracture, but being lazy, I didn't want to have to cut a new strip
and plane it down, so I tried to get the laaaasssst little bit out of the board
I had to size, and I used the end of the piece I cut, but didn't see the one
side that was damaged. I thought I had cut the piece off that had the fracture.
I am sure there are no other spots, because I remember that board, and when and
where I was when using that last piece. All was inspected, but when I grabbed
that one, I knew I was close to the fracture, but some how I missed that side.
The rest of the board used didn't have the cracks on it.
I know, it sounds like I coud have missed something else if I missed this one spot,
but I know the boards I used were clean. I was just trying to push my luck,
and should have known better. I'm not in a race. But I am eager to fly! :o)
It was easier to see when the varnish was applied.
Thanks again!
Mark
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Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
I can't wait!
This is one of the best weekends of the year for me.
Mark and Jody Roberts
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From: | Jim Boyer <boyerjrb(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
Hi Carl and Ann,
Where are located in California? Building a Piet myself here in Santa Rosa and
have the fuselage and tail surfaces covered and primed. Working on the wings now.
See you at Frazier Lake.
Cheers,
Jim
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From: | Michael Groah <dskogrover(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
Carl, =0A=0A=0AI'm looking forward to the event too and I'm glad to hear yo
u are making good progress on your project ( we need to see pictures! ).-
I have over forty people that have responded saying they are coming which
includes nine Pietenpols attending.- Of course the numbers will change so
me as people's plans and commitments change.- In any case we will have a
good turnout.- Even the year it was really stormy we had a good turn out
of builders that drove in.- It's a fun day!=0A=0A=0AMike Groah=0A=0A=0A
=0A________________________________=0A From: "ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com" <ANNCARLEK
(at)aol.com>=0ATo: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com =0ASent: Sunday, April 28, 201
3 5:24 PM=0ASubject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lak
e Airpark=0A =0A=0A=0AWe made our reservations at Hollister for May 30,June
1, so I'm counting on =0Asomeone else to show up! I'm ready to cover the w
ings, will probably have this =0Adone before the meeting. Otherwise the tai
l feathers are done, as well as the =0Acontrol system..- Carl and Ann Lek
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "tools" <n0kkj(at)yahoo.com> |
Ok, this leads to the next question, are those fractures "wind shake" fractures?
I've read about them with respect to grading sitka, but have never seen them
in all the other species of wood I've worked.
If so, are they common, generally easy to see... just trying to learn a little
more.
How it wound up there makes sense and could easily do that myself. Just glad to
know you generally felt confident about knowing where these fractures are as
you dimension the wood.
Thanks for the heads up on all of this!
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From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
(I changed the subject line from "A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam")- regarding the redline
on your airspeed indicator, and the Vne posted in the operating limitations
for your airplane, here's something I posted back in January of 2008:
I believe that one of the methods of determining Vne is that it is set at 90% of
dive speed, Vd, and that Vd is required to be 1.4 times design cruise speed
for certification in the normal category.
Let's take an example... my airplane. I think I redlined my airspeed indicator
at 95MPH (based on somebody else's info), which would mean it should have been
designed for Vd of 105MPH but I have no idea if it was. It also means that
cruise speed should be about 75MPH and that's pretty close to where I cruise,
if a little high. But here's better information: the Pietenpol family website
shows the original Piet "high speed" as 90MPH. That would hint at a designer's
approved Vd of 100MPH and a cruise of 71MPH, which sounds more like reality
for this airplane.
I have heard that in order to flight-test to determine Vne, you'd have to fly at
Vd for three minutes with no damage or flutter, then redline your Vne at 90%
of the tested Vd. I'm not sure I'd want to hold 41CC at 105MPH for three minutes.
--------
Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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Subject: | Re: Garmin 1000 video |
From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
Tom; thanks for the link. However, it appears that this workshop is based on the
Dynon and I'm interested in the Garmin. Hard enough to learn one system, let
alone two ;o)
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
This looked more like a fracture that came from hitting something after the lumber
was cut. It definitely shattered the first few rings of the wood and could
easily be seen in the wood. I know other fractures are hairline fractures that
run across grain. I saw none of those in the wood I cut.
Interesting to look and grade your own wood. Some might be scared to do it, but
if you read the books/advisories on how to grade wood, it isn't rocket science.
The boards I carved up for this were actually vertical grain, spar grade spruce.
But, that's all he had on hand, and I was eager to start cutting and making
little sticks, so I bought some really sweet wood for the fuse!
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Subject: | Re: determining Vne |
From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
By the way, I'll save Jack Phillips from going back and re-posting his followup
to my post from 2008. Never one to mince words, but always someone who speaks
from sound experience, he wrote-
"I've never had my Pietenpol faster than about 90, and it was really 'not happy'
at that speed, and let me know it. As usual, Bernard knew what he was doing."
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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Subject: | Re: Westcoast Piet Meeting @Frazer Lake Airpark |
From: | "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1(at)gmail.com> |
Wow Mike!! 9 piets this year?? The most we've had in the past has been 3, right?
What a fun day this year will be. I need to stock up on my film this year. No,
wait. That's SO last century. I think I can get a few thousand pics on my memory
cards these days...
Mark
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From: | "Clif Dawson" <cdawson5854(at)shaw.ca> |
Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
Here's a good explanation of ring and wind shake;
http://www.woodcentral.com/shots/shot137.shtml
The following isn't shake but very important
non the less.
This is one you have to watch out for that was
discovered through the failure of new wood
ladders many years ago.
What happens is that a tree is felled and lands
across another trunk. This causes the grain to
"shift" sideways just a small bit, sometimes only
detectable under magnification. This is enough to
seriously impair the integrity of the grain. In a spar
this will be catastophic.
Clif
There is a crack in everything God has made.
William Blake
>
> Ok, this leads to the next question, are those fractures "wind shake"
> fractures? I've read about them with respect to grading sitka, but have
> never seen them in all the other species of wood I've worked.
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Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
From: | "tools" <n0kkj(at)yahoo.com> |
Awesome, thanks for the link. That definitely helps.
All the spruce I have worked seems SO regular that irregularities I assumed would
be easier to see than in some of the low grade stuff I work (for furniture,
nothing structural). But really haven't found any links with many pictures.
I've been working a lot of logs lately, so will start looking for tell tale signs
right after they're felled...
Thanks again!
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Subject: | Re: Night Flying in a Piet |
From: | "Don Emch" <EmchAir(at)aol.com> |
Hey Baldeagle,
Something about that comment just doesn't sound right...
Don Emch
NX899DE
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Subject: | Re: Night Flying in a Piet |
From: | "Fun2av8" <iflyga(at)fun2av8.com> |
Sparks! Yes, you should see them coming out of a Kenner on the Fleet. What a
show! I wondering what the O-200 will look like in Mr. Sam....
--------
Jim McWhorter
N687MB (New Owner)
Culpeper, VA KCJR
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Subject: | Re: A Pietenpol named Mr. Sam |
From: | DandD Boyd <dndboyd2(at)gmail.com> |
Congratulations on the first Mr. Sam flight. You'll be solo soon!
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Fun2av8 wrote:
>
> For those of you flying with an O-200 - do these look about right?
>
> Airspeed Limitations
> Never Exceed Speed (Vne).......................100 mph
> 75% Power 3000 ft. MSL, 2000 RPM................70 mph
> 65% Power 3000 ft. MSL, 1900 RPM................60 mph
> 55% Power 3000 ft. MSL, 1800 RPM................55 mph
> Rate of Climb at Sea Level, Gross Weight.......400 fpm
>
> Takeoff Performance
> Ground Roll ' Sod................................450 ft
> Ground Roll ' Pavement...........................400 ft
> Total Distance over 50 ft Obstacle.............1,500 ft
>
> Landing Performance
> Ground Roll......................................400 ft
> Distance over 50 ft. Obstacle (estimated........1200 ft
> Stall speed, Power Off..........................30 mph
>
> AirSpeed Limitations
> Vne Never Exceed Speed......................90 mph
> Vno Maximum Structural Cruising Speed.......70 mph
> Va Maneuvering Speed @ 1150 lbs............60 mph
> Vr Rotation Speed..........................55 mph
> Vs Stall Speed.............................30 mph
> Vy Best Rate of Climb......................65 mph
> Vx Best Angle of Climb.....................50 mph
> Vmpg Best Economical Cruise Speed............70 mph
> Vg Maximum Glide Distance ' Power Off......55 mph
> Vef Engine Failure after Take Off Speed.....65 mph
>
> AirSpeed Markings
> Green Arc...................................30 - 80 mph
> Yellow Arc..................................80 - 100 mph
>
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> Jim McWhorter
> N687MB (New Owner)
> Culpeper, VA KCJR
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From: | norm <coevst(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression fracture |
Checks are perpendicular to the grain ,shakes are parallel or between the g
rain..--
--- On Mon, 4/29/13, Clif Dawson wrote:
From: Clif Dawson <cdawson5854(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Well, I did it... Cut out that compression
fracture
Date: Monday, April 29, 2013, 4:16 AM
Here's a good explanation of ring and wind shake;
http://www.woodcentral.com/shots/shot137.shtml
The following isn't shake but very important
non the less.
This is one you have to watch out for that was
discovered through the failure of new wood
ladders many years ago.
What happens is that a tree is felled and lands
across another trunk. This causes the grain to
"shift" sideways just a small bit, sometimes only
detectable under magnification. This is enough to
seriously impair the integrity of the grain. In a spar
this will be catastophic.
Clif
There is a crack in everything God has made.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - ---William Blake
>
> Ok, this leads to the next question, are those fractures "wind shake" fra
ctures?- I've read about them with respect to grading sitka, but have nev
er seen them in all the other species of wood I've worked.
le, List Admin.
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From: | "Barry Davis" <bed(at)mindspring.com> |
Subject: | What oil in a Corvair? |
A couple of my Corvair buddies are experimenting with oil in their Corvair
conversions. I am wondering what most of the Pietenpol flyers are using and
how often are they doing oil changes?
Barry Davis
NX973BP
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Subject: | Re: What oil in a Corvair? |
From: | Gary Boothe <gboothe5(at)comcast.net> |
WW clearly prefers Shell Rotella 10w-50.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 29, 2013, at 9:16 AM, "Barry Davis" wrote:
> A couple of my Corvair buddies are experimenting with oil in their Corvair
conversions. I am wondering what most of the Pietenpol flyers are using and
how often are they doing oil changes?
> Barry Davis
> NX973BP
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From: | shad bell <aviatorbell(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | Re: What oil in a Corvair? |
That's 15W-50 I believe.
-
Shad
--- On Mon, 4/29/13, Gary Boothe wrote:
From: Gary Boothe <gboothe5(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: What oil in a Corvair?
Date: Monday, April 29, 2013, 12:57 PM
WW clearly prefers Shell Rotella 10w-50.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 29, 2013, at 9:16 AM, "Barry Davis" wrote:
A couple of my Corvair buddies are experimenting with oil in their Corvair
conversions. I am wondering what most of the Pietenpol flyers are using and
how often are they doing oil changes?
Barry Davis
NX973BP
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Subject: | Re: What oil in a Corvair? |
From: | Ken Bickers <bickers.ken(at)gmail.com> |
>From WW's Sunday Papers Volume II - Oil Systems (
http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar1007.html):
*"Oil Recommendations*
The only oil we use in engines today is Shell Rotella T 15W40. It's readily
available and has the highest temp tolerance of any mineral based oil I
know. We use this for break in and normal operation. As an option for
extreme duty or turbo motors, Amsoil synthetic 10W30 oil is my choice. Both
of these are 100% compatible with 100ll fuel."
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:15 PM, shad bell wrote:
> That's 15W-50 I believe.
>
> Shad
>
> --- On *Mon, 4/29/13, Gary Boothe * wrote:
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> From: Gary Boothe <gboothe5(at)comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: What oil in a Corvair?
> To: "pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com"
> Date: Monday, April 29, 2013, 12:57 PM
>
> WW clearly prefers Shell Rotella 10w-50.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Apr 29, 2013, at 9:16 AM, "Barry Davis" http://us.mc1612.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bed@mindspring.com>>
> wrote:
>
> A couple of my Corvair buddies are experimenting with oil in their
> Corvair conversions. I am wondering what most of the Pietenpol flyers are
> using and how often are they doing oil changes?
>
> Barry Davis
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From: | "C N Campbell" <cncampbell(at)windstream.net> |
Subject: | Re: What oil in a Corvair? |
WW also recomends 40-to-50 hour intervals on oil changes after the
breakin is completed. C
----- Original Message -----
From: shad bell
To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: What oil in a Corvair?
That's 15W-50 I believe.
Shad
--- On Mon, 4/29/13, Gary Boothe wrote:
From: Gary Boothe <gboothe5(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: What oil in a Corvair?
To: "pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com"
Date: Monday, April 29, 2013, 12:57 PM
WW clearly prefers Shell Rotella 10w-50.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 29, 2013, at 9:16 AM, "Barry Davis"
wrote:
A couple of my Corvair buddies are experimenting with oil in
their Corvair conversions. I am wondering what most of the Pietenpol
flyers are using and how often are they doing oil changes?
Barry Davis
NX973BP
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From: | "M. Zeke Zechini" <marcus.zechini(at)gmail.com> |
I want to solicit some advice...
I bought a GN-1 with a C-85-12 back in Sept. It is swinging a metal McCauley 74x41
prop which was on original A65 (all my W&B data, etc. based on A65 with this
prop).
I flew a lot this past weekend. I climb with gusto, but burn a lot of fuel at cruise.
I can spin up to 2500 and do 80 knots. Does that sound right?
BTW, my wing is clipped Cub, so, should get a little more speed, maybe?
Should I re-pitch metal? Try a good wood prop? I worry about W&B if I get wood
prop.
I boought a Piet, so speed not the goal. Fuel burn my aim....decrease it.
Thanks, Scott L. for previous reply. You have similar craft, so value your input.
-Zeke
Sent from my iPad
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Subject: | Simplicity wins... again... |
From: | "ldmill" <lorin.miller(at)emerson.com> |
An absolutely beautiful evening this evening, 5 mph winds, 75 degrees and almost
no clouds. Opportunity was knocking, so I called the wife and warned her not
to expect me home before, ...well, late. I was excited to take the newly completed/go-fast/shiny/full
of electronic gadgets - Sonex/Waiex for a flight
(14 hours on it and counting). Got to the airport- only to find that I'd left
my master and EFIS on and the battery was dead. Sigh... like, not even able
to take a charge dead. Roll over and bury it dead - as my 12 year old says...
So, I was standing there cussing myself because I really wanted to fly - only
to realize that I had a second airplane in the hanger that dead batteries are
just never an issue with. The old trusty Aircamper was sitting there, just waiting
to spread her wings and show up the new young pup.
I pulled out "Part-a-Piet", primed her, flipped the prop and the old A-75 started
on the first blade, putt-putting happily away- dependable as aways.
I put my leather helmet on, and we taxied out to runway 18 in Marshalltown, full
throttle (2500 rpm), and climbed out at about 400 ft per minute. Wow - what
a difference. I've gotten used to the Jab3300 in the Waiex screaming at 3300
rpm, climbing out at 1500+ ft/min. ANR headsets are an absolute requirement.
It took me about 10 minutes of chaffing at the 70mph cruise speed - but then I
started to relax and enjoy it, dropping down to about 500ft AGL. After the second
farmer waived at me - I started checking out the freshly tilled fields and
spent more time looking at the scenary and ignored the guages. I remembered
why I love this type of flying, the absolute simplicity and freedom. It was the
best hour long flight that I've had in a very, very long time.
Keep building boys! You'll never regret your Piet, even if you pick up a new shiny
toy - the old one is still a joy to fly. Mine now has 901 hours and is 27
years old.
Lorin Miller
GN-1 N30PP
Waiex N81YX
Colo, Iowa
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From: | "ldmill" <lorin.miller(at)emerson.com> |
Marcus,
I've got a GN-1 with an A-75 in it. It's got a metal McCauley 74x39 on it. WOT
is 2500rpm at around 85mph indicated. Climb is pretty good. I typically cruise
at about 2250 rpm, burn at that rate is around 4.5 - 5 gallon per hour, speed
around 75mph.
Your cruise of 80 kts (92mph) seams a little fast to me - but I guess it is possible.
I'm not really comfortable in my plane at 90+mph though, it buffets me
around too much.
Lorin
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Lorin Miller
Waiex N81YX
GN-1 N30PP
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Subject: | Re: Simplicity wins... again... |
From: | Ken Bickers <bickers.ken(at)gmail.com> |
Great story, Lorin. Brought back memories of the years I flew hot air
balloons in southern Indiana. The pedestrian pace, the aromas from the
freshly planted farm fields, the people looking up, smiling, and waving --
low and slow is good for the soul. My best, Ken
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM, ldmill wrote:
>
> An absolutely beautiful evening this evening, 5 mph winds, 75 degrees and
> almost no clouds. Opportunity was knocking, so I called the wife and
> warned her not to expect me home before, ...well, late. I was excited to
> take the newly completed/go-fast/shiny/full of electronic gadgets -
> Sonex/Waiex for a flight (14 hours on it and counting). Got to the
> airport- only to find that I'd left my master and EFIS on and the battery
> was dead. Sigh... like, not even able to take a charge dead. Roll over and
> bury it dead - as my 12 year old says...
> So, I was standing there cussing myself because I really wanted to fly -
> only to realize that I had a second airplane in the hanger that dead
> batteries are just never an issue with. The old trusty Aircamper was
> sitting there, just waiting to spread her wings and show up the new young
> pup.
> I pulled out "Part-a-Piet", primed her, flipped the prop and the old A-75
> started on the first blade, putt-putting happily away- dependable as aways.
> I put my leather helmet on, and we taxied out to runway 18 in
> Marshalltown, full throttle (2500 rpm), and climbed out at about 400 ft per
> minute. Wow - what a difference. I've gotten used to the Jab3300 in the
> Waiex screaming at 3300 rpm, climbing out at 1500+ ft/min. ANR headsets are
> an absolute requirement.
> It took me about 10 minutes of chaffing at the 70mph cruise speed - but
> then I started to relax and enjoy it, dropping down to about 500ft AGL.
> After the second farmer waived at me - I started checking out the freshly
> tilled fields and spent more time looking at the scenary and ignored the
> guages. I remembered why I love this type of flying, the absolute
> simplicity and freedom. It was the best hour long flight that I've had in a
> very, very long time.
>
> Keep building boys! You'll never regret your Piet, even if you pick up a
> new shiny toy - the old one is still a joy to fly. Mine now has 901 hours
> and is 27 years old.
>
> Lorin Miller
> GN-1 N30PP
> Waiex N81YX
> Colo, Iowa
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=399640#399640
>
>
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From: | "M. Zeke Zechini" <marcus.zechini(at)gmail.com> |
Thanks, Lorin. I need this kind of info. I am new to Piets! Every one a little
different. I want to be sure ofwhat I am doing. Getting scales soon. Will try
a couple other props, I think.
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 29, 2013, at 11:02 PM, "ldmill" wrote:
>
> Marcus,
> I've got a GN-1 with an A-75 in it. It's got a metal McCauley 74x39 on it. WOT
is 2500rpm at around 85mph indicated. Climb is pretty good. I typically cruise
at about 2250 rpm, burn at that rate is around 4.5 - 5 gallon per hour, speed
around 75mph.
>
> Your cruise of 80 kts (92mph) seams a little fast to me - but I guess it is possible.
I'm not really comfortable in my plane at 90+mph though, it buffets me
around too much.
> Lorin
>
> --------
> Lorin Miller
> Waiex N81YX
> GN-1 N30PP
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=399641#399641
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Marcus,
Your numbers are very close to mine. I can pull 2550 at WOT. My airspeed indicates
93 MPH At 3000 MSL. With the C-85 I can get the fuel burn down to 5 GPH
if I run the engine between 2200 and 2275 While flying solo. I can't do that
with two people on board. I need to carry about 2350 or more with a 150lb passenger.
Mt fuel burn is close to 6 GPH at gross weight.
You may be propped very close to what you need.
--------
Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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From: | Marcus Zechini <marcus.zechini(at)gmail.com> |
Thanks, Scott. The more I think about it, the more I believe it. Bugged me
that the Cub was keeping up,...but...I AM part Cub.
I may have othe fuel burn issue, but throttling back may be my
answer.....will need to do more testing! On it!
On Apr 30, 2013 9:31 AM, "AircamperN11MS" wrote:
> Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org>
>
> Marcus,
>
> Your numbers are very close to mine. I can pull 2550 at WOT. My airspeed
> indicates 93 MPH At 3000 MSL. With the C-85 I can get the fuel burn down
> to 5 GPH if I run the engine between 2200 and 2275 While flying solo. I
> can't do that with two people on board. I need to carry about 2350 or more
> with a 150lb passenger. Mt fuel burn is close to 6 GPH at gross weight.
>
> You may be propped very close to what you need.
>
> --------
> Scott Liefeld
> Flying N11MS since March 1972
> Steel Tube
> C-85-12
> Wire Wheels
> Brodhead in 1996
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=399657#399657
>
>
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Subject: | Re: axle bending |
From: | "CraigAho" <Soar561(at)hotmail.com> |
I was wondering if one could take a piece of angle steel and insert down the middle
of the tube for bending resistance or how about welding the piece on the
bottom outside of an Axel you are already using? Also can anyone advise on the
anti rotation pin and receiving tube. the thickness of the bracket attached to
the wood bottom piece is about 16 guage so should the receiver tube be the same
wall thickness? Thanks for the feedback.
Craig
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Subject: | Early spring flight |
From: | Douwe Blumberg <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net> |
To celebrate the end of phase I testing, I went for an early morning flight
and watched the ground fog burn off. Absolutely gorgeous! Put simple tape
on the prop and it sounded quieter until the ends flew off. It was old. Am
getting fresh from ace.