Pietenpol-Archive.digest.vol-nd
December 21, 2013 - January 21, 2014
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "GrantZ" <grantz5906(at)aol.com> |
Thanks Gary.
Additional clarification. I am looking for the longitudinal (front to back?) location
of the "struts". I understand the length, as you mentioned.
I have spent several hours comparing the two fuselage drawings and am certain I
am missing something. I don' want to "guess" on the location of these key elements.
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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From: | "Gary Boothe" <gboothe5(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
Headed to the airport now...I'll get back to you tonight, unless someone
else beats me to it...
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Extended Fuselage Question
Thanks Gary.
Additional clarification. I am looking for the longitudinal (front to
back?) location of the "struts". I understand the length, as you mentioned.
I have spent several hours comparing the two fuselage drawings and am
certain I am missing something. I don' want to "guess" on the location of
these key elements.
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "echobravo4" <eab4(at)comcast.net> |
Grant
Now i see!
The front ash cross member is centered where the 2nd and 3rd
(from the front) vertical struts on the fuse sides meet at the lower longeron-
The second bay back (front cockpit) dimension (fore to aft) I
believe is the same for the short and long fuse
so you can use the 1933 plans for the placement of the rear ash piece-
Those plans show a distance of 27.5" center to center
Hope that didn't make it more confusing!
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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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From: | "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net> |
Subject: | cold weather flights |
I think 34 degrees was the lowest for me.
After about twenty minutes I'm ready to land. Those chemical heat packets
help a lot in gloves and waistband.
The plane sure performs nicely at those temps!!
Douwe
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From: | "Chris" <catdesigns(at)att.net> |
Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
Grant
This is a somewhat frequent question when building the long fuselage. To
figure out where to put the cross braces between the two fuselage side for
the long fuselage you need to consult the short fuselage plans.
The cross braces go at the same cluster joint as the short. The distance
isn't too critical. Just put them at the center of the cluster. One thing
to make sure is the ash cross members need to be the same distance apart as
the distance between the spars. You might find that this puts the rear ash
member at about the center of the rear seat even though it is shown on the
front of the seat on the plans. Several builders, myself included, have
added a second piece behind the seat so our wing fittings are in the correct
location.
Long fuselage, front ash piece location
http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Chris%20Tracy/images/98.jpg
Here is the rear ash piece.
http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Chris%20Tracy/images/P1030326.JPG
Chris T.
Sacramento, Ca
Westcoastpiet.com
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Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Extended Fuselage Question
Thanks Gary.
Additional clarification. I am looking for the longitudinal (front to
back?) location of the "struts". I understand the length, as you mentioned.
I have spent several hours comparing the two fuselage drawings and am
certain I am missing something. I don' want to "guess" on the location of
these key elements.
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
my friend has an extended fuse and his is 24 at the cockpit across. he said that
the fuse is lengthened but not widened. we have no way of confirming if his
was built to plans. we did measure it. gary will have you his answer later..
if his is like my friends the u can almost bet it should be 24 inches
jim
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
im confused to. I thought we were here like yourself get to get tips and get help
with building. instead i get 12 e mails on what to wear when its cold outside.
I think the subject should be st uck to but no one asked me. stay with this
site and filter out all of the bull shit. there is good info but also lots
of bs that should be handled off site with personal e mails. one thing I have
learned is stay with the plan, call pietenpol if you have questions and u will
have plenty of them and work on the project every day.
jim hyde
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "echobravo4" <eab4(at)comcast.net> |
Thought the question had been answered twice so far-
Didn't realize the question had changed to how wide is the fuselage
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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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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
Grant,
I remember having the same problem when I built my fuselage, but don't
remember the solution. As I recall, the information is really all there on
the drawings but sometimes you have to look at several different sheets to
get all the dimensions.
I'll have to dig my plans out tomorrow and go over them to see what I did.
I think I just made sure the top and bottom pieces were in line with the
verticals in the fuselage sides.
Here's a picture showing them:
Basically, if you put in the cross pieces that define the cockpit (and I
think those dimensions are given on the plans), then pull the longerons
together at the tail, the sides will form a fourth order polynomial curve
that the wood naturally wants to hold. I think I just cut the cross pieces
to fit that curve. Whatever, it looks right.
Be very careful to make sure you have everything lined up perfectly.. I
used plumb bobs and pipe clamps as shown in the picture below. The fuselage
is upside down, resting on the upper longerons, with the plumb bobs aligning
the center of the bottom cross braces with the center of the top cross
braces (I had a centerline drawn on the table as well). You can see some of
the strings used to pull on various parts of the lower longerons to keep
everything in alignment. As Tony Bingelis says, building an airplane is
basically a series of alignment exercises.
Don't give up on this website. There's a wealth of good information here,
but some of us that built their planes a decade or so ago are busy with
other projects now.
Good luck!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of GrantZ
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:38 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Extended Fuselage Question
Additional info re my question: I am looking for the dimensions to position
the pieces ( BP calls them struts on the plans) which go between the left
and right fuselage sides as well as the ash reinforcements.
Dimensions are given on the standard fuselage plans but are omitted on the
improved/extended fuselage plans.
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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From: | "Gary Boothe" <gboothe5(at)comcast.net> |
Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
Grant,
Not sure if you got the answers you were looking for yet. Although my Piet
is built and flying, I am in no way an expert, such as a person like Chris
Tracy. I'm sure there are others, but I know of no-one who has studied the
plans longer and more intently, along with lots of peripheral stuff!
In no way do I wish to appear cavalier, but I just followed plans...mixed
with some s.w.a.g. and a little of my own interpretation....but I never was
stumped by needed information! My long fuselage plans are only marked, "*
Corrected 9-22-94...", and the attached is a snippet. This gives locations
for the uprights. I merely referred to the original drawings for the
x-members.
Best of luck to you! Please do not be put off by negative comments about
this list. Admittedly, one may have to ask a question more than once...or
ask a different way.
Anyone who says this list is not helpful is full of CRAP!!
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:59 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Extended Fuselage Question
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Headed to the airport now...I'll get back to you tonight, unless someone
else beats me to it...
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of GrantZ
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:22 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Extended Fuselage Question
Thanks Gary.
Additional clarification. I am looking for the longitudinal (front to
back?) location of the "struts". I understand the length, as you mentioned.
I have spent several hours comparing the two fuselage drawings and am
certain I am missing something. I don' want to "guess" on the location of
these key elements.
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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From: | John Fastnaught <fastnaught(at)windstream.net> |
I'm about to assemble the airframe before covering and am curious about cable tension.
Do we use 43.13 tensions or is their something special on the cables?
Jack
N144JF
Ford powered
Sent from my iPad
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Subject: | Re: Extended Fuselage Question |
From: | "GrantZ" <grantz5906(at)aol.com> |
Chris,
Great answer. Just the info I needed to "break the code"!!
Thanks
Grant Ziebell
Savannah, TN
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From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
i just finished making both wings and center section.. i have one extra rib left
over and have been working on it all day to make me a girlfriend. i heard that
some dude did it many years ago...does anyone have a set of plans. tomorrow
is sunday and i have to take the day to rest.
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Subject: | Re: one extra rib |
From: | "jarheadpilot82" <jarheadpilot82(at)hotmail.com> |
"Eve"n a guy like you can throw a little humor out there. [Laughing]
Have a nice day of rest.
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Semper Fi,
Terry Hand
Athens, GA
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
You must be a fighter pilot. They all think they're God :-)
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:04 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: one extra rib
i just finished making both wings and center section.. i have one extra rib
left over and have been working on it all day to make me a girlfriend. i
heard that some dude did it many years ago...does anyone have a set of
plans. tomorrow is sunday and i have to take the day to rest.
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Control cables, drag and anti-drag wires, flying wires or bracing wires?
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John
Fastnaught
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:35 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cable tension
I'm about to assemble the airframe before covering and am curious about
cable tension. Do we use 43.13 tensions or is their something special on the
cables?
Jack
N144JF
Ford powered
Sent from my iPad
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Subject: | Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
From: | "jarheadpilot82" <jarheadpilot82(at)hotmail.com> |
I have attached a link to an interesting and very informative couple of blog posts
written by William Wynne and posted on his FlyCorvair.net website. This is
good information for all of us builders and owners-
http://flycorvair.net/2013/12/19/pietenpol-fuel-lines-and-cabanes/
http://flycorvair.net/2013/12/20/fuel-lines-and-cabanes-part-2/
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Semper Fi,
Terry Hand
Athens, GA
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Subject: | Re: Cable tension |
From: | John Fastnaught <fastnaught(at)windstream.net> |
Actually all the cables but for now the control cables.
Thanks,
Jack
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 22, 2013, at 5:45 AM, "Jack Phillips" wrote:
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> Control cables, drag and anti-drag wires, flying wires or bracing wires?
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> 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 John
> Fastnaught
> Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:35 PM
> To: Pietenpol List
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cable tension
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> I'm about to assemble the airframe before covering and am curious about
> cable tension. Do we use 43.13 tensions or is their something special on the
> cables?
> Jack
> N144JF
> Ford powered
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> Sent from my iPad
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Subject: | Re: one extra rib |
From: | "John Francis" <Mrkringles(at)msn.com> |
Be careful what you wish for!
Adam said he didn't have anyone to talk to. God said that He was going to make
Adam a companion and that it would be a woman. He said, "This pretty lady will
gather food for you, she will cook for you, and when you discover clothing, she
will wash it for you. She will always agree with every decision you make and
she will not nag you, and will always be the first to admit she was wrong when
you've had a disagreement. She will praise you! She will bear your children
and never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them.
"She will NEVER have a headache and will freely give you love and passion whenever
you need it."
Adam asked God, "What will a woman like this cost?" God replied, "An arm and a
leg." Then Adam asked, "What can I get for a rib?" Of course the rest is history......................
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John Francis
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
great post. I have the braided stainless fuel line on the shelf and plan to use
it. my cabanes are made and have been installed fitted and removed. I was sort
of proud that I had all of this done. I now have to modify them and weld them
in. this will be a loss in time but well worth it.. at 70 I have to weigh
construction time against time remaining...my career spans 55 years and this is
my last square to fill except for the extra rib project ..I hope to improve
on the prototype.
my big question is why did this thoughtful fellow hit the ground so hard..
I wish we had more posts like this. im not inclined to modify this project but
this is necessary.
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
if you are a glass cockpit guy consider looking at the ntsb site recorded hearing
on the asiana accident. watch dave mckennys portion group three. he is my human
factors chairman
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
From: | "jarheadpilot82" <jarheadpilot82(at)hotmail.com> |
Jim,
Two words. Carburetor Ice.
Here is a link to a story on his website describing the circumstances as well as
information to help others avoid the same situation.
http://flycorvair.com/carbice.html
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Semper Fi,
Terry Hand
Athens, GA
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
I'm taking advantage of some downtime during Annual by adding a trim tab that can
be controlled from the flight deck. Of course, my AI/DAR will have to approve
it for a sign-off w/said Annual..
I bought a $26 cable from Spruce that locks in any position w/quarter turn of t-handle.
My diabolical plan is to mount it under seat (near right knee). I thought
about the electric trim servo method, but I like staying in the stone age
(no electrics). I will attempt to attach some fotos to this post. I am up for
suggestions/ideas.. if there might be a simpler method out there...
I thought about the bungie/string technique that I've seen on here, but prefer
a "secondary" control, in the event I lose all hydraulics.
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KLNC
A65-8
N2308C
AN Hardware
Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
may I ask what ur plane weighs and what type of fabric and paint process.. if the
trim works ill try one to
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From: | "g. doe" <acmech46(at)yahoo.com> |
Subject: | Re: Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
Thank you, I was looking at the NTSB report, it is amazing the different st
ory from the pilot and co-pilot, pilot: negotiated landing, on impacted pla
ne caught fire,, Owner: from 80 feet plane spun in and caught fire, very in
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Control cables need to have no slack, but not be so tight as to put undue
stress on the control surfaces (which are wood). Having said that, you will
find due to the unique geometry of the elevator control system that it is
impossible to keep the up and down cables tight at all time..
As in many things Pietenpol related, you just have to exercise your own
judgement.
For the bracing wires, again you don't want slack, and opposing cables
should have approximately the same tension. The easiest way to determine
this is to pluck them like a guitar string and see if you get about the same
note (Thummmm) from them. If you have a tensiometer, fine. Go ahead and
use it, but it is probably not necessary.
Of course, such tensioning methods for the flying wires and bracing wires
are to give a starting point. It may be necessary to tighten or loosen one
slightly to move a flying surface in such a way as to get the airplane "in
rig". That's why they need to be adjustable.
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 John
Fastnaught
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Cable tension
Actually all the cables but for now the control cables.
Thanks,
Jack
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 22, 2013, at 5:45 AM, "Jack Phillips"
wrote:
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>
> Control cables, drag and anti-drag wires, flying wires or bracing wires?
>
> 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 John
> Fastnaught
> Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:35 PM
> To: Pietenpol List
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cable tension
>
>
>
> I'm about to assemble the airframe before covering and am curious about
> cable tension. Do we use 43.13 tensions or is their something special on
the
> cables?
> Jack
> N144JF
> Ford powered
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
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From: | "aviken" <aviken(at)windstream.net> |
I wanted to eat a little crow here. I made a snide remark about the list while
replying to another question. it seems I had asked nearly the same question
a few days earlier and although 70 or so folks read my question no one answered.
I admire all these builders here and im gonna need some help on this
journey I don't want to be considered un-gratefull. Please accept my apology
I don't want to be a bad egg.
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Apology accepted. There's a lot of good info available here, but as Ryan
Mueller commented, many of the questions being raised have been answered
many times over the last 16 years, and people get tired of answering them
again, when the questions and answers are available in the archives.
And most of the questions can be abswered by just reading Tony Bingelis'
books and actually thinking about the problem and coming up with a solution,
instead of immediately asking someone else how they solved the problem. To
be honest, most of the fun I had bulding my Pietenpol was coming up with
solutions to these problems.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of aviken
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:35 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: apology
I wanted to eat a little crow here. I made a snide remark about the list
while replying to another question. it seems I had asked nearly the same
question a few days earlier and although 70 or so folks read my question
no one answered. I admire all these builders here and im gonna need some
help on this journey I don't want to be considered un-gratefull. Please
accept my apology I don't want to be a bad egg.
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
680lbs, stitts polyfiber sys, automobile imron paint on fuse only
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KLNC
A65-8
N2308C
AN Hardware
Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
thanks for the info. please let me know how the trim works. my fuse and tail are
finished.. now would be the right time to add a trim.. also I have read that
the piet with a ford a weighs about 695 I would have guessed yours would have
been a good bit less. thanks for the info. im using an a65 and the same prop
jim
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
..will do.
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KLNC
A65-8
N2308C
AN Hardware
Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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Subject: | Re: one extra rib |
From: | "womenfly2" <Love2Fly.KAP(at)gmail.com> |
... Adam was a cheap bastard.
LOL,
WF2
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Subject: | Re: Fuel Lines and Cabanes |
From: | "Bill Church" <billspiet(at)sympatico.ca> |
im confused. I thought we were here to get tips and get help with building. instead
i get an email about glass cockpits and ntsb reports. I think the subject
should be st uck to but no one asked me. stay with this site and filter out
all of the bs. there is good info but also lots of bs that should be handled off
site with personal e mails.
:)
Braniff1966 wrote:
> if you are a glass cockpit guy consider looking at the ntsb site recorded hearing
on the asiana accident. watch dave mckennys portion group three. he is my
human factors chairman
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
...btw, that part # for that T-handle cable is 05-15200 at Spruce if you're interested
in the same cable...$26. It's 12' in length. Just cut it to fit.
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KLNC
A65-8
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Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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Subject: | Re: Cold Flights |
From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Hello Pieters,
I find it very interesting to read about how we are using our birds. Most would
consider them fair weather airplanes and to some that is all they are. I for
one do like the occasional cold flight. Mostly when flying over a fresh snow fall.
One flight in particular my wife and I flew over some pine covered mountains
about 100' above the trees after a heavy snow fall. Very pretty flight, the
engine and prop noise knocked the snow from the tree branches as we flew by.
The flight was so beautiful that we forgot that we were even cold. Try it if
you ever get the chance.
Happy holidays to all and congratulations to all who made first flights in 2013.
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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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Subject: | Re: one extra rib |
From: | "AircamperN11MS" <Scott.liefeld(at)lacity.org> |
Thank you all for the huge laugh this morning. It took me a minute to digest the
first question.
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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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Subject: | Re: one extra rib |
From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
I hate to waste anything ...a tree even ifs its only a spruce had to give its
life for that to make that rib :-)
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From: | Steven Dortch <steven.d.dortch(at)gmail.com> |
I now try look at uncle Tony's books and then do a quick search through the
archives. But often I need the question answered my way. I have posted
questions and got no answers so I restate the question from a different.
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM, Jack Phillips wrote:
> jack(at)bedfordlandings.com>
>
> Apology accepted. There's a lot of good info available here, but as Ryan
> Mueller commented, many of the questions being raised have been answered
> many times over the last 16 years, and people get tired of answering them
> again, when the questions and answers are available in the archives.
>
> And most of the questions can be abswered by just reading Tony Bingelis'
> books and actually thinking about the problem and coming up with a
> solution,
> instead of immediately asking someone else how they solved the problem. To
> be honest, most of the fun I had bulding my Pietenpol was coming up with
> solutions to these problems.
>
> 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 aviken
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:35 PM
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: apology
>
>
> I wanted to eat a little crow here. I made a snide remark about the list
> while replying to another question. it seems I had asked nearly the same
> question a few days earlier and although 70 or so folks read my question
> no one answered. I admire all these builders here and im gonna need some
> help on this journey I don't want to be considered un-gratefull. Please
> accept my apology I don't want to be a bad egg.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416084#416084
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From: | Steven Dortch <steven.d.dortch(at)gmail.com> |
Oops, dog hit the keyboard, Really!
I now try look at uncle Tony's books and then do a quick search through the
archives. But often I need the question answered my way. I have posted
questions and got no answers so I restate the question from a different
angle. Sometimes I am then given good directions to Uncle Tony or the list.
Don't Stop asking.
On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Steven Dortch
wrote:
> I now try look at uncle Tony's books and then do a quick search through
> the archives. But often I need the question answered my way. I have posted
> questions and got no answers so I restate the question from a different.
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM, Jack Phillips wrote:
>
>> jack(at)bedfordlandings.com>
>>
>> Apology accepted. There's a lot of good info available here, but as Ryan
>> Mueller commented, many of the questions being raised have been answered
>> many times over the last 16 years, and people get tired of answering them
>> again, when the questions and answers are available in the archives.
>>
>> And most of the questions can be abswered by just reading Tony Bingelis'
>> books and actually thinking about the problem and coming up with a
>> solution,
>> instead of immediately asking someone else how they solved the problem.
>> To
>> be honest, most of the fun I had bulding my Pietenpol was coming up with
>> solutions to these problems.
>>
>> 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 aviken
>> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:35 PM
>> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
>> Subject: Pietenpol-List: apology
>>
>>
>> I wanted to eat a little crow here. I made a snide remark about the list
>> while replying to another question. it seems I had asked nearly the same
>> question a few days earlier and although 70 or so folks read my question
>> no one answered. I admire all these builders here and im gonna need
>> some
>> help on this journey I don't want to be considered un-gratefull. Please
>> accept my apology I don't want to be a bad egg.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416084#416084
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
No apology required, although I do appreciate you doing so.
I do not believe that Matt has put any type of question asking restriction or repeated
question asking space usage restriction on his, (this) site, so I am one
that feels it is OK to ask away! Those whom do not wish to answer the same
question over and over do not need to do so.
Most people get the "See Tony's books" or "check the archives" answers just because
as new people arrive here, they may not know such tools exist.
If God is your co-pilot...switch seats.
Michael Perez
Pietenpol HINT Videos
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Arrow Fest III...sorta... |
As some of you may know, I usually take a chunk of time off around the holidays
to dedicate to a major build on my plane. This year, I do not have as much to
build, (a good thing) but I still have a lofty goal in mind. I would like to
wrap up work on my engine cooling inlets, (eye brows, eye lashes, eye sore...)
of my own design and also finish the engine cowling and exhaust heat muff. Maybe
even get some of these items painted. Today is my last day of work until the
21st. Even with some family commitments here and there, I hope to get a lot
done.
I would also like to take time to do a write up or two for the newsletter and maybe
another HINT video, but the above will be the priority.
All in due time...
If God is your co-pilot...switch seats.
Michael Perez
Pietenpol HINT Videos
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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From: | "Barry Davis" <bed(at)mindspring.com> |
Merry Christmas from the Big Piet Builders (Georgia)
Barry
NX973BP
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Considering the time of year, very much ON subject!=0A-=0AMerry Christmas
!-=0A=0AIf God is your co-pilot...switch seats.=0AMichael Perez=0APietenp
ol HINT Videos=0AKaretaker Aero=0Ahttp://www.karetakeraero.com/
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From: | "aviken" <aviken(at)windstream.net> |
Christmas came just in time, with a strong hint to my daughter I think uncle Tony's
books will be under the tree, yipppeee
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From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
TriScout:
Why would anyone need to approve anything that you do to your experimental aircraft
if it's already registered and airworthy? If you have it installed by the
time the annual condition inspection is conducted, it will be inspected like
any other part of the aircraft, but you don't need approval or sign-off on it.
I would make a logbook entry in the airframe log to document the change. The
caveat is that you must decide whether adding the trim tab constitutes a "major
change" or not. Here's the definition from 14 CFR 21.93:
A minor change is one that has no appreciable effect on the weight, balance, structural
strength, reliability, operational characteristics, or other characteristics
affecting the airworthiness of the product. All other changes are major
changes.
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Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
Well, from the West Coast builders to you Piet folks on the East Coast, best wishes
for a joyful and blessed Christmas! And just out of curiosity, do you east
coast and southern Pieters consider Sun 'n' Fun as your unofficial Piet gathering?
I guess it's 'only' 840 miles from Atlanta to Brodhead, but that's more
of a stretch than the 454 miles from Atlanta to Lakeland so I figured it was
the best opportunity for Piets to gather down there, or possibly the 460 miles
to the Lee Bottom Flying Field in Hanover, IN.
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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Subject: | Re: Arrow Fest III...sorta... |
From: | "taildrags" <taildrags(at)hotmail.com> |
Mike;
Good for you, planning to maximize your available build time over the holidays.
One thing I might mention about fabricating your cowl is that you should of
course try removing and reinstalling the cowling with everything installed on
the engine, before the cowling is painted. My setup is with the usual top and
bottom halves of the cowling joined by piano hinges to make either half removable
without disturbing the other half by pulling the hinge pins, and that's a
good thing. The removable top half makes servicing the top plugs, mags, harnesses,
oil screen, and other stuff pretty easy, and it comes off readily. It's
the bottom half that causes the problems, and it needs to come off when you
have to get to the carb, air box, oil sump, lower plugs, or anything else "down
under".
My bottom half is in three pieces (four, actually)... the bottom and two sides,
also joined with piano hinges but without removable pins, fixed to half of the
nose piece. Picture here:
http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/CEA_Piet04.jpg
The fact that the lower cowling is in several pieces with hinges allows it to be
flexed and maneuvered, but the problem is the exhaust stacks, which contact
the cowling pieces as I maneuver it to clear the air filter and carb heat box,
which scratches the paint on the lower cowling. There's not really much to be
done about it other than having a helper around when you pull the cowlings (rarely
the case), or wrapping the stacks with soft rags or towels before pulling
the cowling, or just not caring too much if you get minor paint scratches (which
is my case with Scout, since I just shoot some Rustoleum Ford Implement
Blue on things from time to time). You'll see from the picture that the stacks
are usually fabricated tucked in to the sides of the cowling, which helps with
streamlining but means you have to sneak past them with the cowling. By all
means do some test-fitting with everything in place before you paint, or you
may end up crying when you get some scratches. Scout has long since forgiven
me for scratches, and now doesn't even grumble unless I break or bend something
;o)
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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From: | "Braniff1966" <jnl96(at)yahoo.com> |
this is a big change... having another set of eyes is always a plus. even if not
required... synergy is always a good plan. hopefully you will get good input
from this group. my thought is that adding a moving flight control is possibly
a major change. there are folks that do know and it aint me :D so I guess im
wasting your time [Embarassed]
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From: | Chuck Campbell <cncampbell(at)outlook.com> |
Jack=2C whatdaya mean -- "think". We are. Chuck
> From: jack(at)bedfordlandings.com
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: one extra rib
> Date: Sun=2C 22 Dec 2013 06:44:02 -0500
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gs.com>
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> You must be a fighter pilot. They all think they're God :-)
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> Jack Phillips
> NX899JP
> Smith Mountain Lake=2C Virginia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Braniff19
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> Sent: Sunday=2C December 22=2C 2013 12:04 AM
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: one extra rib
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> i just finished making both wings and center section.. i have one extra r
ib
> left over and have been working on it all day to make me a girlfriend. i
> heard that some dude did it many years ago...does anyone have a set of
> plans. tomorrow is sunday and i have to take the day to rest.
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Subject: | Ford Model A for sale on eBay |
From: | "jarheadpilot82" <jarheadpilot82(at)hotmail.com> |
Just passing it along.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aircraft-Ford-Model-A-Engine-w-New-Watson-Propeller-Zero-Time-Since-Rebuild-/310826432120?forcerrptr=true&hash=item485eb2f678&item=310826432120&pt=Motors_Aircraft
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Semper Fi,
Terry Hand
Athens, GA
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From: | "Jack Phillips" <jack(at)bedfordlandings.com> |
Since I've flown my Pietenpol to Brodhead 5 times, and Oshkosh 3 times, but
only once to Sun 'n'Fun, I wouldn't consider it my unofficial Pietenpol
gathering.
I'm planning to fly it to Triple Tree next summer. That's probably the best
grass-roots fly-in this side of the Appalachians.
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 taildrags
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 11:57 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Off Subject
Well, from the West Coast builders to you Piet folks on the East Coast, best
wishes for a joyful and blessed Christmas! And just out of curiosity, do
you east coast and southern Pieters consider Sun 'n' Fun as your unofficial
Piet gathering? I guess it's 'only' 840 miles from Atlanta to Brodhead, but
that's more of a stretch than the 454 miles from Atlanta to Lakeland so I
figured it was the best opportunity for Piets to gather down there, or
possibly the 460 miles to the Lee Bottom Flying Field in Hanover, IN.
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
Subject: | Re: Arrow Fest III...sorta... |
Thanks for the reply Oscar. I am actually burning HINT videos and won't be
looking at the picture link you sent quite yet.- I have Mike C's. cowling
templates, but my setup is quite a bit different from his and the template
s won't do me much good...looks like I will be starting from scratch.=0A-
=0AI have straight stacks for the exhaust and it appears they will be well
outside the engine cowling itself. Once I am finished with my cooling intak
es, I will go back to making the aerodynamic fairings/heat muff for the exh
aust.- I have one cooling intake complete...just finished it about an hou
r ago...and I think it came out great!- Well, technically it is not finis
hed...I still need to replace all the screws holding it together with rivet
s and nut plates. How well it actually performs, as with everything else, i
s yet to be seen. Once the exhaust is complete, I will move on to figuring
out how to fabricate the engine cowling, get it to fit around everything an
d still be user friendly on the various aspects you pointed out in your pos
t.=0A-=0AScratched paint...I've had my cooling inlets made and re-made I
don't know how many times and probably 3X that amount installed and removed
from the engine. Surprised I have paint still on the engine at all!- Tha
t cool weathered/scratched/used look just as character... (I'm-talking ab
out the plane.)=0A-=0AIf God is your co-pilot...switch seats.=0AMichael P
erez=0APietenpol HINT Videos=0AKaretaker Aero=0Ahttp://www.karetakeraero.co
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
...all valid points. I always leave things up to my AI/DAR. Since he signs the
books, it's his dept. Last annual, he said I needed an ELT, so I ordered the new
406 model ($588) w/in an hour of his suggestion.
braniff is right... I figure an extra set of eyes can't hurt. When I tried for
the Annual this year, it was a no-go. My machine is currently grounded until he
finds the time to help change the rubber push rod housing bushings. There are
no leaks, but the bushings are showing cracks (see picture). He will not sign
it off until we get the new ones on. We'll have to pull the cylinders to get
to them. He's tough on mx, and I approve this message.
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A65-8
N2308C
AN Hardware
Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
I wanted to take a few close up shots of my propeller as finished- and po
st them before I forgot.=0A-=0AThe first is of the front side and the sec
ond is the back, engine side.-=0A=0AIf God is your co-pilot...switch seat
s.=0AMichael Perez=0APietenpol HINT Videos=0AKaretaker Aero=0Awww.karetaker
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From: | Keith <goffelectric(at)comcast.net> |
That would be great to see some Piets at Triple Tree. Their were hundreds of planes
this year and only one Piet that I saw. It was a very nice steel tube plane,
white and blue with Mickey and Minnie on the tail. I hung around it for a
while hoping to meet the owner but never did.
Merry Christmas everyone,
Keith Goff
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:08 PM, "Jack Phillips" wrote:
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> Since I've flown my Pietenpol to Brodhead 5 times, and Oshkosh 3 times, but
> only once to Sun 'n'Fun, I wouldn't consider it my unofficial Pietenpol
> gathering.
>
> I'm planning to fly it to Triple Tree next summer. That's probably the best
> grass-roots fly-in this side of the Appalachians.
> But never di
> 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 taildrags
> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 11:57 PM
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Off Subject
>
>
> Well, from the West Coast builders to you Piet folks on the East Coast, best
> wishes for a joyful and blessed Christmas! And just out of curiosity, do
> you east coast and southern Pieters consider Sun 'n' Fun as your unofficial
> Piet gathering? I guess it's 'only' 840 miles from Atlanta to Brodhead, but
> that's more of a stretch than the 454 miles from Atlanta to Lakeland so I
> figured it was the best opportunity for Piets to gather down there, or
> possibly the 460 miles to the Lee Bottom Flying Field in Hanover, IN.
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> Medford, OR
> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
> A75 power
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From: | "TriScout" <apfelcyber(at)yahoo.com> |
Neat! ... I'll run that by my mechanic. Thx for the info
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KLNC
A65-8
N2308C
AN Hardware
Airframe 724TT
W72CK-42 Sensenich
Standard Factory GN-1
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From: | Michael Perez <speedbrake(at)sbcglobal.net> |
I believe the cylinders will still need to be removed initally to remove th
e old tubes. Yes?-I have a second engine that I will rebuild someday and
I will be looking into making this change for that one.=0A=0AIf God is your
co-pilot...switch seats.=0AMichael Perez=0APietenpol HINT Videos=0AKaretak
er Aero=0Ahttp://www.karetakeraero.com/
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Subject: | Uncle Tony's Books |
From: | Gary Boothe <gboothe5(at)comcast.net> |
Oscar,
Now can we be friends again?
Gary
Sent from my iPhone