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1. 07:18 PM - The Fisherman (Oscar Zuniga)
2. 08:32 PM - Re: Re: Pietenpol as a School Project (Bruce __)
3. 08:53 PM - Re: Re: Pietenpol as a School Project (Christian Bobka)
4. 09:09 PM - Re: New shop (Rcaprd@aol.com)
5. 10:00 PM - Re: The Fisherman (Ken Anderson)
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy, Pietenpol aficionados;
First, a disclaimer: "do not archive" this post !
My wife and I were fortunate to have won a 5-night Caribbean cruise which we
were finally able to take last week (expired on 12/31/03). Would you
believe that one of our stops was in Belize? We took a snorkeling excursion
to Ambergris Caye, and on the way we passed by the home of the infamous
"Fisherman"... a place called Caye Caulker. Our tour guide described it as
an extremely low-budget place to live, frequented by folks who enjoy the
very simplest of lifestyles and a more-than-frequent cold drink. While we
saw airstrips on the many islands there, I didn't get to review the
flightlines for a certain Pietenpol built by our friend "The Fisherman".
Actually, I wish him well, and it is truly a relaxed and largely unregulated
life in Belize.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ("Saddam Hussein
captured!")
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Pietenpol as a School Project |
WORK_AT_HOME
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Bruce __" <bruce___@hotmail.com>
Thanks to all for your replies. Youve talked me out of the door idea, and
the Aerolite glue doesnt sound like the way to go either. I think Ill use
the T-88 and get gloves, masks, and exhaust the fumes outside. I think Ill
be okay if I glue up small batches near the end of the day and run the
exhaust fan overnight. Sound reasonable?
Robert, you make some good points. 6th graders have a wide range of
abilities some cant even color between the lines while others are quite
handy- but they are young enough to still be interested in learning. Right
now I have a student who is building a rubber powered FF model. I have him
come in during lunch so that we can work without the other students
bothering us, and I have been amazed at his abilities. I show him what to
do, and he does it with great precision.
The secret to working with kids of this age is to break down the job into
small bits and work with only one or two students at a time. For my Piet, I
expect it to take 10 years, and I imagine that Ill only build the tail
feathers and the ribs in class. I will do the major work at home, and bring
in the pieces ready to glue. Maybe Ill build a miter box/jig and cut the
rib pieces at school. I know that many wont get to see the project
finished, but I think its valuable for them to actually build something
rather than just push papers around.
The Volksplane is probably a good idea, but Ive always wanted a Piet :-)
Thanks for your input!
Bruce
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| Subject: | Re: Pietenpol as a School Project |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Christian Bobka" <bobka@compuserve.com>
Bruce,
Aerolite IS the way to go. Mix the powder with water and put it on one
side, brush a liquid activator on the other side and you can wait a few
minutes if you want before joining.
Put the two pieces together and nail or weight it down for clamping and
voila. There is no better way to build ribs than this.
Chris Bobka
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce __" <bruce___@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol as a School Project
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Bruce __" <bruce___@hotmail.com>
>
> Thanks to all for your replies. Youve talked me out of the door idea, and
> the Aerolite glue doesnt sound like the way to go either. I think Ill use
> the T-88 and get gloves, masks, and exhaust the fumes outside. I think Ill
> be okay if I glue up small batches near the end of the day and run the
> exhaust fan overnight. Sound reasonable?
>
> Robert, you make some good points. 6th graders have a wide range of
> abilities some cant even color between the lines while others are quite
> handy- but they are young enough to still be interested in learning.
Right
> now I have a student who is building a rubber powered FF model. I have
him
> come in during lunch so that we can work without the other students
> bothering us, and I have been amazed at his abilities. I show him what to
> do, and he does it with great precision.
>
> The secret to working with kids of this age is to break down the job
into
> small bits and work with only one or two students at a time. For my Piet,
I
> expect it to take 10 years, and I imagine that Ill only build the tail
> feathers and the ribs in class. I will do the major work at home, and
bring
> in the pieces ready to glue. Maybe Ill build a miter box/jig and cut the
> rib pieces at school. I know that many wont get to see the project
> finished, but I think its valuable for them to actually build something
> rather than just push papers around.
>
> The Volksplane is probably a good idea, but Ive always wanted a Piet :-)
>
> Thanks for your input!
> Bruce
>
> Wonder if the latest virus has gotten to your computer? Find out. Run the
> FREE McAfee online computer scan!
>
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com
In a message dated 12/12/03 3:41:29 PM Central Standard Time,
Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov writes:
<< Kinda like when we had about 7 Piets in the air to play with each other
at Brodhead last summer on Sat. Eve. Larry William's Yellow Ford really was
easy to see at all times. Just like a black hound in the snow ! >>
That was the best 'White Knuckles' flying I've ever done !! It seemed like
Pietenpols were everywhere !! That evening was definately the highlight of my
trip to Brodhead / Oshkosh. Next summer, we need to flight plan a formation
to do a couple of fly bys, with a camara plane.
Mike C., weren't you and Steve E. on 'Dawn Patrol' in '99 ? I understand you
guys woke everybody up at about 5:30 or 6:00 am.
Chuck G.
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ken Anderson" <piet4ken@mindspring.com>
I was there (Belize) last week too on a cruise
NCL Norwegian Seas
What cruise line were you on?
Took a tour of MYAN ruins that included a 25 mile river trip in a boat with
twin 200hp outboards
never been that FAST in a boat before probably 50 to 60 MPH
Didn't bother to look for the fisherman
do not archive
Ken
> [Original Message]
> From: Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com>
> To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 12/14/2003 9:17:58 PM
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: The Fisherman
>
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, Pietenpol aficionados;
>
> First, a disclaimer: "do not archive" this post !
>
> My wife and I were fortunate to have won a 5-night Caribbean cruise which
we
> were finally able to take last week (expired on 12/31/03). Would you
> believe that one of our stops was in Belize? We took a snorkeling
excursion
> to Ambergris Caye, and on the way we passed by the home of the infamous
> "Fisherman"... a place called Caye Caulker. Our tour guide described it
as
> an extremely low-budget place to live, frequented by folks who enjoy the
> very simplest of lifestyles and a more-than-frequent cold drink. While
we
> saw airstrips on the many islands there, I didn't get to review the
> flightlines for a certain Pietenpol built by our friend "The Fisherman".
> Actually, I wish him well, and it is truly a relaxed and largely
unregulated
> life in Belize.
>
> Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ("Saddam Hussein
> captured!")
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
> Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home.
> http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
>
>
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