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1. 08:17 AM - B&B Turnbuckle price ()
2. 09:25 AM - looking for Larry West near Spokane WA (Christian Bobka)
3. 10:09 AM - Re: looking for Larry West near Spokane WA (Jim Markle)
4. 11:58 AM - Re: B&B Turnbuckle price (TomTravis@aol.com)
5. 03:52 PM - Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
6. 06:45 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Christian Bobka)
7. 06:57 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
8. 07:05 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
9. 07:12 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
10. 07:15 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
11. 07:15 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (javier cruz)
12. 07:15 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
13. 07:21 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
14. 07:21 PM - Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... (Jim Markle)
15. 07:33 PM - I didn't mean to do that.... (Jim Markle)
16. 09:53 PM - Wheels, brakes and tires (ANNCARLEK@aol.com)
17. 10:09 PM - Flying Stories - Tail skids & hard surface (Rcaprd@aol.com)
18. 11:28 PM - Re: Flying Stories - Tail skids & hard surface (Christian Bobka)
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Subject: | B&B Turnbuckle price |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "" <catdesign@intergate.com>
Just got off the phone with B&B Supply (913-884-5930). Their current price for
a AN130-16S turnbuckle is $8.95 each. He also has a bunch turnbuckle
assemblies made up of AN155-16L an AN161 short and an AN170 short for $8.95 as
well. Unfortunately they do not have any AN115-22 shackles. These prices are
way under Aircraft Spruce, Wicks and a bunch of other places I tried.
Chris
Sacramento CA
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Subject: | looking for Larry West near Spokane WA |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Somebody on the list told me they new Larry West from Spokane WA of nearby. I
am trying to get a holt of him.
chris bobka
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Subject: | Re: looking for Larry West near Spokane WA |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Well, it wasn't me......but......
A search in landings.com returns the following (Tumtum is just NE of
Spokane):
WEST, LARRY LEE
5742A CORKSCREW CANYON RD
TUMTUM, WA, 99034-9716
ww.411.com: (509)258-6896
Here's an email address that might work:
tailskidwest@peoplepc.com
Jim in Plano
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
<pietenpol-list@matronics.com>; "tailwind" <tailwind-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: looking for Larry West near Spokane WA
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Somebody on the list told me they new Larry West from Spokane WA of
nearby. I am trying to get a holt of him.
>
> chris bobka
>
>
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Subject: | Re: B&B Turnbuckle price |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: TomTravis@aol.com
B&B has the best prices on turnbuckles I've found.
Tom Travis
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Subject: | Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue of
American Aircraft Modeler.
These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the plans, a
teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny tiny
error)......oops....
If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on the
computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the files
(they zipped into 2.6MB file).
Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written in
1969!!! :-)
Jim in Plano
>
> To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> simply go to:
>
> <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Jim
Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
Chris Bobka
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
<jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>
> I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue of
> American Aircraft Modeler.
>
> These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
>
> I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the plans,
a
> teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
tiny
> error)......oops....
>
> If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
the
> computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the files
> (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
>
> Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written in
> 1969!!! :-)
>
> Jim in Plano
>
>
> >
> > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > simply go to:
> >
> > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Here you go....
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Jim
>
> Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
>
> Chris Bobka
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> >
> > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue
of
> > American Aircraft Modeler.
> >
> > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> >
> > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
plans,
> a
> > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
> tiny
> > error)......oops....
> >
> > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
> the
> > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
files
> > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> >
> > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
in
> > 1969!!! :-)
> >
> > Jim in Plano
> >
> >
> > >
> > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > simply go to:
> > >
> > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Here you go....
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Jim
>
> Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
>
> Chris Bobka
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> >
> > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue
of
> > American Aircraft Modeler.
> >
> > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> >
> > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
plans,
> a
> > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
> tiny
> > error)......oops....
> >
> > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
> the
> > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
files
> > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> >
> > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
in
> > 1969!!! :-)
> >
> > Jim in Plano
> >
> >
> > >
> > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > simply go to:
> > >
> > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Here you go....
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Jim
>
> Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
>
> Chris Bobka
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> >
> > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue
of
> > American Aircraft Modeler.
> >
> > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> >
> > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
plans,
> a
> > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
> tiny
> > error)......oops....
> >
> > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
> the
> > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
files
> > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> >
> > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
in
> > 1969!!! :-)
> >
> > Jim in Plano
> >
> >
> > >
> > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > simply go to:
> > >
> > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Oops, sorry to send this to the list......
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
<jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>
>
> Here you go....
>
> jm
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
> <bobka@compuserve.com>
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
> >
> > Chris Bobka
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> > To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> >
> >
> > > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> > <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> > >
> > > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969
issue
> of
> > > American Aircraft Modeler.
> > >
> > > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> > >
> > > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
> plans,
> > a
> > > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a
teeny
> > tiny
> > > error)......oops....
> > >
> > > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read
on
> > the
> > > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
> files
> > > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> > >
> > > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
> in
> > > 1969!!! :-)
> > >
> > > Jim in Plano
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > > simply go to:
> > > >
> > > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: javier cruz <javcr@yahoo.com>
Hi Jim
i would like to have the files to...
__________________________________
http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Here you go....
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Jim
>
> Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
>
> Chris Bobka
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> >
> > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue
of
> > American Aircraft Modeler.
> >
> > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> >
> > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
plans,
> a
> > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
> tiny
> > error)......oops....
> >
> > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
> the
> > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
files
> > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> >
> > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
in
> > 1969!!! :-)
> >
> > Jim in Plano
> >
> >
> > >
> > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > simply go to:
> > >
> > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Oops, sorry to send this to the list......
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
<jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>
>
> Here you go....
>
> jm
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
> <bobka@compuserve.com>
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
> >
> > Chris Bobka
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> > To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> >
> >
> > > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> > <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> > >
> > > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969
issue
> of
> > > American Aircraft Modeler.
> > >
> > > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> > >
> > > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
> plans,
> > a
> > > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a
teeny
> > tiny
> > > error)......oops....
> > >
> > > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read
on
> > the
> > > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
> files
> > > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> > >
> > > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
> in
> > > 1969!!! :-)
> > >
> > > Jim in Plano
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > > simply go to:
> > > >
> > > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article..... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Here you go....
jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka"
<bobka@compuserve.com>
>
> Jim
>
> Send me the Zip on the Bowers articles.
>
> Chris Bobka
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Interesting 1969 Model Mag article.....
>
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle"
> <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
> >
> > I found this Pietenpol article, written by Pete Bowers, in a 1969 issue
of
> > American Aircraft Modeler.
> >
> > These pictues will be too small to read but you'll get the idea.
> >
> > I haven't had time to really read everything but I noticed, on the
plans,
> a
> > teeny tiny mistake on the wing chord dimension (if you call 13' a teeny
> tiny
> > error)......oops....
> >
> > If you would like copies of what I scanned (MORE than enough to read on
> the
> > computer display or print out), email me directly and I'll send the
files
> > (they zipped into 2.6MB file).
> >
> > Pretty interesting reading about a design that's been "offered to the
> > amateur"...."For 40 years". Yes, I know, but this article was written
in
> > 1969!!! :-)
> >
> > Jim in Plano
> >
> >
> > >
> > > To view Jim Markle's pictures at Shutterfly,
> > > simply go to:
> > >
> > > <http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32a13a4a475>
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Subject: | I didn't mean to do that.... |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
but I figured out what happened...to cause all those messages to get sent to
the list over and over, etc....
But hey, anyone who knows me would expect nothing less than a HUGE
goof......
My apologies to everyone on the list....
Jim in (hmmm, maybe I better not say....)
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Subject: | Wheels, brakes and tires |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: ANNCARLEK@aol.com
Anyone out there tried anything with Azusa Engineering Wheels? Im trying to
build a light-weight Piet, So I got their catalog and ordered tires, wheels
and brakes. It seems that it would be possible to save about 30 pounds. So I
ordered the nylon-filled wheels, (6), 5.00 x 6 tires(4-ply rated), and brake
drums and the contracting brake bands. The external band brakes do not need
backing plates and are easy to adapt to the vees.
The tires are a little larger than those my friend has on his Sonex, which u
ses the Azusa aluminum wheels on 3/4 axles, and this rig is OK on the Sonex,
which is a little bit heavier and a lot faster than the Piet. So I figured my
rig would be ok for my Piet.
My tires are marked not for highway use. This is ok by me, I hope that I
wont be landing on many highways. But it also says 40 # maximum pressure.
This bothers me, as the Sonexs use about 70#.
And the lovely molded wheels say 20# maximum tire pressure. This bothers me!
My friends here say that the gear should be designed to take the maximum
load on one wheel. Any comments?
Carl @ Compton Airport
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Subject: | Flying Stories - Tail skids & hard surface |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com
I just gotta share some of my flying stories with y'all (most of them are
true), as well as some of the lessons I've learned.
Flying a 'Low & Slow' airplane cross country is absolutely the best way
to see this beautiful country we live in, and meet so many people...it's a real
attention getter at the FBO's. Don't tell me this ain't no cross country
airplane, cause I don't wanna hear about it. On the return trip, someone asked
"Well, how many hours did it take to get there ?" I replied "When you fly a
Pietenpol on a cross country, you don't measure time in hours, you measure it
in days !!" After a good heart felt laugh, they gathered themselves back
together and asked "OK, well how many days did it take you to get there ?" I
replied with a grin "Three !!"
Tail Skids, and hard surface runways:
I have always flown off the grass runways, no brakes, and the tail skid
performs very well on the grass. Simplicity at it's finest, and much less weight
back at the tail. Stick forward, add power, and just rudder it around...no
worries. I got the brakes operational just a week before Brodhead, but didn't
have time to get a tail wheel done. Well, when ya try to land a tail skid on a
hard surface runway, ya really gotta spit your gum out, and pay attention !!
My first one, was on the second leg of my trip. I did four hard surface
landings during my adventure to Brodhead / Oshkosh adventure, and each time I
almost lost it on roll out - maybe 20 or 15 mph down to zero mph. I learned that
any slight breeze will push the tail around, and with the engine at idle - no
prop wash, she just doesn't pay any attention to where the rudder is, and the
tail just goes wherever the wind tells it to. When I left, I thought I could
just use a touch of brake in this situation, and everything would be cool...Big
Mistake...BIG BIG MISTAKE !! Example: When she's headed to the right side
of the edge of the runway, I just lightly stabbed the left brake to keep it on
course down the runway. Well, this got 'er pointed back on course, but it
also brought the tail up upbruptly, and then it did a double bounce back down.
Adding power takes a second or two, for the prop wash to reach the rudder. On
my second hard surface landing, I just let 'er go to the grass off the side
of the runway...I think she was just letting me know she likes it there much
more !! Each time, I had visions of either nosing over, or doing a ground
loop. So...THAT'S why I was the only one there at Brodhead with a tail skid !!
When I landed at Oshkosh in front of all those people, and as I was doing this
dance down the runway, ATC was saying to me "Red high wing, exit runway...as
soon as you can..."
So... the morale of this story, is 'Entertainment is as close as my next
landing'.
Or...'Tail skids, and hard surface runways, just don't mix well'.
Chuck Gantzer
NX770CG
Wichita, KS
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Subject: | Re: Flying Stories - Tail skids & hard surface |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Chuck,
That story is the best post I have seen in weeks!
Chris Bobka
----- Original Message -----
From: <Rcaprd@aol.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Flying Stories - Tail skids & hard surface
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com
>
> I just gotta share some of my flying stories with y'all (most of them are
> true), as well as some of the lessons I've learned.
> Flying a 'Low & Slow' airplane cross country is absolutely the best
way
> to see this beautiful country we live in, and meet so many people...it's a
real
> attention getter at the FBO's. Don't tell me this ain't no cross country
> airplane, cause I don't wanna hear about it. On the return trip, someone
asked
> "Well, how many hours did it take to get there ?" I replied "When you fly
a
> Pietenpol on a cross country, you don't measure time in hours, you measure
it
> in days !!" After a good heart felt laugh, they gathered themselves back
> together and asked "OK, well how many days did it take you to get there ?"
I
> replied with a grin "Three !!"
> Tail Skids, and hard surface runways:
> I have always flown off the grass runways, no brakes, and the tail skid
> performs very well on the grass. Simplicity at it's finest, and much less
weight
> back at the tail. Stick forward, add power, and just rudder it
around...no
> worries. I got the brakes operational just a week before Brodhead, but
didn't
> have time to get a tail wheel done. Well, when ya try to land a tail skid
on a
> hard surface runway, ya really gotta spit your gum out, and pay attention
!!
> My first one, was on the second leg of my trip. I did four hard surface
> landings during my adventure to Brodhead / Oshkosh adventure, and each
time I
> almost lost it on roll out - maybe 20 or 15 mph down to zero mph. I
learned that
> any slight breeze will push the tail around, and with the engine at idle -
no
> prop wash, she just doesn't pay any attention to where the rudder is, and
the
> tail just goes wherever the wind tells it to. When I left, I thought I
could
> just use a touch of brake in this situation, and everything would be
cool...Big
> Mistake...BIG BIG MISTAKE !! Example: When she's headed to the right
side
> of the edge of the runway, I just lightly stabbed the left brake to keep
it on
> course down the runway. Well, this got 'er pointed back on course, but it
> also brought the tail up upbruptly, and then it did a double bounce back
down.
> Adding power takes a second or two, for the prop wash to reach the rudder.
On
> my second hard surface landing, I just let 'er go to the grass off the
side
> of the runway...I think she was just letting me know she likes it there
much
> more !! Each time, I had visions of either nosing over, or doing a
ground
> loop. So...THAT'S why I was the only one there at Brodhead with a tail
skid !!
> When I landed at Oshkosh in front of all those people, and as I was doing
this
> dance down the runway, ATC was saying to me "Red high wing, exit
runway...as
> soon as you can..."
> So... the morale of this story, is 'Entertainment is as close as my next
> landing'.
> Or...'Tail skids, and hard surface runways, just don't mix well'.
>
> Chuck Gantzer
> NX770CG
> Wichita, KS
>
>
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