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1. 05:39 AM - Engine choice (Daniel Bailey)
2. 05:45 AM - Brodhead 2003 (Oscar Zuniga)
3. 07:17 AM - Re: Brodhead 2003 (Michael D Cuy)
4. 07:46 AM - Junkyard wars prove build light.....have the right CG (Michael D Cuy)
5. 10:19 AM - Re: Brodhead 2003 (malcolm Zirges)
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Daniel Bailey" <dbceltic@micoks.net>
Does anyone know of a Piet using one of the "LOM" engines, from Moraviation. Seems
a lot of homebuilts have used them with good success. I am thinking of the
M132A, a bit more HP than needed, but the right weight, and excellent profile.
Dan Bailey
Paola, KS
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy, folks;
I'm wondering if there is an info website or other source of information on
the Brodhead fly-in? I don't want to clog the net with details, but I'd
like to go this summer and would like to get info on camping, facilities,
etc. I have camping gear and would like to camp on the field but will
probably not be flying in and didn't know if you had to fly in to camp on
the field. Old newsletters indicate that showers and bathrooms may have
been put in, but that's the sort of thing I'd like to verify.
If there isn't a website, maybe name and number of an airport manager or
someone on the field who I could talk to?
Thanks.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
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| Subject: | Re: Brodhead 2003 |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael D Cuy <Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
Oscar---The Piet fly-in is real simple. You fly in, you drive in you camp
on the field if you want.
People are encouraged to make a donation which in return you get a Brodhead
button. The donation
helps defray the cost of port-a-potties, trash collection, etc. There are
no formal things about the fly-in at all.
Sometimes people give talks under an open air pavilion. They (last I
knew) served breakfast on Friday and Sat....
and a dinner on Sat. eve....but things change year to year so don't go by
my word alone.
There are sometimes 2 Piets that show up and sometimes 10. It all depends
on the weather and who is free
to bring their planes. Sometimes the turnout is VERY
disappointing. Sometimes it's quite good.
There are NO motels in Brodhead. They didn't have a McDonald's til a
few years back. Monroe is your closest
town w/ motels. I think the guys who are in charge of the new Piet
newsletter Lee Stenson or some such name
and someone else would be the ones to call if you need more info. Course
the newsletter has the date of the fly-in.
Last I was there they had two bathrooms, each w/ a shower stall. I don't
think they are setup like a campground
though as far as hookups for RV's. It's a real simple grass airport w/
gasoline a few trees and some neat hangars
over to one side with lots of cool projects and antiques in them. Hope
this helps,
Mike C.
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| Subject: | Junkyard wars prove build light.....have the right CG |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael D Cuy <Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
Just like when you are building your Pietenpol or GN-1.......try to keep it
as light as
possible and get the CG right for your engine and your butt weight. The
American team
on Junkyard wars built a heavy plane (lots of steel while the others used
lots of wood) and
they had to keep adding weight to the tail just to get the CG right on the
American design. The thing basically
flew in ground effect from what I could see. (when it did finally
fly) Even Andrew King (who is a big Piet supporter
and good pilot) said it was the worst flying plane of any of the 92 he had
flown before.
So don't add air conditioning and retractable gear and a third seat and get
your CG right and
you'll have a great flying Pietenpol and be able to take passengers too !
PS---my sympathies for builders who are forced to put in electrical systems
to run radios and transponders
because of the airspace requirements abover where they live.
PSS---it was kind of funny to see that lady Wendy from the other team have
to help three head-scratching Americans try to figure out why their engine
wouldn't start when the other two teams had no problems;) (They all were
provided identical engines.)
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| Subject: | Re: Brodhead 2003 |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "malcolm Zirges" <macz@macsells.com>
Hello. I would like to add my 2 cents to what Michael said--the Brodhead
folks do a great job of organizing an easy-going gathering. There are
plenty of porta-potties, a couple of showers, and plenty of neat areas to
camp around the edge of the field under the trees. They almost always have
inexpensive feeds for breakfast and dinner, and there is pop and other
snacks available. There are lots of opportunities to chat with or listen to
many of the Piet stalwarts and watch Piets fly. In short, It is a blast!
Mac in Oregon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Brodhead 2003
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, folks;
>
> I'm wondering if there is an info website or other source of information
on
> the Brodhead fly-in? I don't want to clog the net with details, but I'd
> like to go this summer and would like to get info on camping, facilities,
> etc. I have camping gear and would like to camp on the field but will
> probably not be flying in and didn't know if you had to fly in to camp on
> the field. Old newsletters indicate that showers and bathrooms may have
> been put in, but that's the sort of thing I'd like to verify.
>
> If there isn't a website, maybe name and number of an airport manager or
> someone on the field who I could talk to?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
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