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1. 06:02 AM - Azusa drum brakes (Oscar Zuniga)
2. 07:55 AM - John Grega (jim vydra)
3. 08:10 AM - Alamo City Corvair College- last word (Oscar Zuniga)
4. 08:17 AM - College directions- oops (Oscar Zuniga)
5. 09:18 AM - Re: John Grega (DJ Vegh)
6. 10:26 AM - Re: John Grega (Walter Allen)
7. 05:34 PM - Re: John Grega (Larry Ragan)
8. 08:43 PM - Re: John Grega (Les Schubert)
9. 09:59 PM - Re: John Grega (Michael King)
10. 10:27 PM - Re: John Grega - I'll miss you...... (DJ Vegh)
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| Subject: | Azusa drum brakes |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy again, low 'n' slow flyers-
Thanks for the feedback from folks who are flying the 4" Azusa brakes,
especially Walt, because mine aren't flying yet and I can use the input. My
main source of input was from Dan Horton, the guy who built and flies the
beautiful scale "Canuck" with Geo Tracker engine. Also talked with Tracy
O'Brien, who offers wheel and brake packages for homebuilders and who
'tweaks' the Azusa brakes for better performance and resells them in
packages ( http://www.tracyobrien.com ).
But I don't think I ever implied that big strong brakes are a necessity on
the Piet! And in my own case, Marvin Barnard's prototype Flying Squirrel
has never flown with brakes and performs just fine both on and off hard
surface. My desire for brakes was exactly the same as Walt's and the other
folks'... to hold 'er during runup and in line for takeoff. I learned to
fly in a J-3 with the old expander tubes, and about the best you could do
with those brakes on runup was to do a "rolling runup", because you sure
couldn't hold back those 65 hungry horses with the expander tubes! And if I
so much as even *thought* about touching those brakes once I was on the
runway (landing or taking off), my instructor would be all over me like a
bad rash! As Gary said, the brakes can be useful for tight turns during
taxi, and things like that. But my statement still stands... the Azusa 4"
drums are thin metal and if for whatever reason you apply them firmly, the
drums can deform and you'll end up hearing them dragging at one or two
points on the drum circumference.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "jim vydra" <jvydra@mcleodusa.net>
My father in law, John Grega, developer of the GN-! air camper and long time supplier
of plans advice and parts, passed away in November. Among the tons (literally)
of items he left is his last project. It is a nearly completed R/C model
of his airplane.
if you have any interest in this or any of the estimated 1000 model airplane plans,
old magazines, etc., let me know. As soon as we sort it out i will get back
to you with particulars.
Thanks,
Jim Vydra
Springfield, MO
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| Subject: | Alamo City Corvair College- last word |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
One last word on the upcoming Alamo City Corvair College this Saturday, Jan.
18th... it will be held regardless of weather since we'll be indoors at Lew
Mason's hangar/shop. Right now it is forecast to be clear and sunny with a
high of 61F on Saturday, so no worries. If the storm causes road delays for
William and Gus (they should be on the road headed this way from Florida
right now), we will still have the workshop and I'll try to strip some
threads or maybe over-torque some nuts or something to keep folks
entertained, but everyone can continue to plan to attend. Do dress warmly,
but in layers since it will be warming up as the day wears on and you can
build up a pretty good sweat trying to un-seize those old frozen engines ;o)
William is supposed to pick up a running engine from a CorvAIRCRAFTer
along the way to put on his test stand and run during the College, so here's
your chance to hear and see a Corvair whip up some Texas buffel grass.
Detailed info with maps is on the website at http://www.corvaircraft.com and
detailed driving directions at
http://www.corvaircraft.com/Corvair/AlamoDirections.html and we should get
rolling by 8 AM on Saturday!
Reminder on things to bring if you'll be working on an engine or
subassembly: rags, carb cleaner (it's only $1.59 a can so bring plenty),
hand tools, and your rebuild parts. We'll have work tables, chairs, and
specialized tools needed to do the work. Coffee and donuts in the morning,
and lunch at noon... all will be 'no charge' to those who show up, sign the
guest register, and refrain from hooting when I strip out a critical set of
threads ;o)
Hope to see y'all there! My cellphone is (210)213-9936 if anyone needs to
reach me.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | College directions- oops |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
I goofed on the URL for the detailed driving directions to the Alamo City
Corvair College; it's at
http://www.experimental-aviation.com/Corvair/AlamoDirections.com
Sorry.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "DJ Vegh" <aircamper@imagedv.com>
I'm interested....
I bought John's plans and am about 50% done with it. I'm very pleased with the
design.
How can I contact you about the details of the model?
----- Original Message -----
From: jim vydra
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:54 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "jim vydra" <jvydra@mcleodusa.net>
My father in law, John Grega, developer of the GN-! air camper and long time
supplier of plans advice and parts, passed away in November. Among the tons (literally)
of items he left is his last project. It is a nearly completed R/C
model of his airplane.
if you have any interest in this or any of the estimated 1000 model airplane
plans, old magazines, etc., let me know. As soon as we sort it out i will get
back to you with particulars.
Thanks,
Jim Vydra
Springfield, MO
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Walter Allen <overalles45@yahoo.com>
Does the family plan on continuing to sell plans?
Thanks
--- DJ Vegh <aircamper@imagedv.com> wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "DJ Vegh"
> <aircamper@imagedv.com>
>
> I'm interested....
>
> I bought John's plans and am about 50% done with it.
> I'm very pleased with the design.
>
> How can I contact you about the details of the
> model?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jim vydra
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:54 AM
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
>
>
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "jim vydra"
> <jvydra@mcleodusa.net>
>
> My father in law, John Grega, developer of the
> GN-! air camper and long time supplier of plans
> advice and parts, passed away in November. Among
> the tons (literally) of items he left is his last
> project. It is a nearly completed R/C model of his
> airplane.
>
> if you have any interest in this or any of the
> estimated 1000 model airplane plans, old magazines,
> etc., let me know. As soon as we sort it out i will
> get back to you with particulars.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Vydra
> Springfield, MO
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Larry Ragan" <lragan@hotmail.com>
The aviation world is a better place because of your father. May he rest in peace.
My sincere condolences.
Larry Ragan
Jacksonville, Fl.
lragan@hotmail.com
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Les Schubert <leskarin@telus.net>
About the 1000 model airplane plans. I am looking for model plans for a
DeHaviland Mosquito. If that is in there please let me know
Thx Les
At 10:25 AM 16/01/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Walter Allen <overalles45@yahoo.com>
>
>Does the family plan on continuing to sell plans?
>
>Thanks
>--- DJ Vegh <aircamper@imagedv.com> wrote:
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "DJ Vegh"
> > <aircamper@imagedv.com>
> >
> > I'm interested....
> >
> > I bought John's plans and am about 50% done with it.
> > I'm very pleased with the design.
> >
> > How can I contact you about the details of the
> > model?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jim vydra
> > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:54 AM
> > Subject: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
> >
> >
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "jim vydra"
> > <jvydra@mcleodusa.net>
> >
> > My father in law, John Grega, developer of the
> > GN-! air camper and long time supplier of plans
> > advice and parts, passed away in November. Among
> > the tons (literally) of items he left is his last
> > project. It is a nearly completed R/C model of his
> > airplane.
> >
> > if you have any interest in this or any of the
> > estimated 1000 model airplane plans, old magazines,
> > etc., let me know. As soon as we sort it out i will
> > get back to you with particulars.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim Vydra
> > Springfield, MO
> >
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Michael King" <mikek120@mindspring.com>
Amen Brother.
Mike King
GN-1
77MK
Dallas, TX.
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Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Larry Ragan" <lragan@hotmail.com>
The aviation world is a better place because of your father. May he rest in
peace.
My sincere condolences.
Larry Ragan
Jacksonville, Fl.
lragan@hotmail.com
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| Subject: | Re: John Grega - I'll miss you...... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "DJ Vegh" <aircamper@imagedv.com>
I corresponded with John Grega several times regarding my GN-1 project.
Sometimes we didn't see eye to eye, but wow! what a good man! I'll miss
him.
The more I sit and think of it.... the more it seems like we really have
lost an aviation pioneer... it was sad times when Bernie P. passed way and
now Mr. Grega.
I'll bet he's up there having a chat with Bernie P. right now..... :-)
Long live the Aircamper!! (both Piet and GN-1 variants)
DJ Vegh
N74DV
www.raptoronline.com
Mesa, AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Ragan" <lragan@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Larry Ragan" <lragan@hotmail.com>
>
>
> The aviation world is a better place because of your father. May he rest
in peace.
>
>
> My sincere condolences.
>
>
> Larry Ragan
> Jacksonville, Fl.
> lragan@hotmail.com
>
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