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1. 12:40 AM - Re: A65 engine mount (Clif Dawson)
2. 01:04 AM - Re: Parts List - Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (Clif Dawson)
3. 01:34 PM - Re: Parts List - Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (Stacy Clark)
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| Subject: | Re: A65 engine mount |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Clif Dawson <CDAWSON5854@shaw.ca>
Since you're building a single why not simply move the seat as far forward
as you can manage. I'm sure that moving your235 lb forward even a
couple of inches would make quite a difference and there is room for
at least another few inches beyond that without interfering with the rear
cabane parts.
Clif
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: BARNSTMR@aol.com
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> Moving the wing position back 2 or 3 inches so that the cabanes tilt aft
is one thing that will help. I am trying to avoid that with my airplane.
Another thing you might consider is a large nose fuel tank. This will help
when it is near full, but not near empty. Another thing is pay close
attention to the tail weight during building. Don't use excessive varnish,
don't use heavy hardware and turnbuckles on tail wires. Go with a
light-weight tailwheel. Some guys use the lightweight fabric on tailfethers
to keep the weight down.
>
> I highly recommend going through the process of computing preliminary
weight and balance as early as you can get good estimates of weights of
major components. It seems like no two Pietenpol builders end up with the
same CG and weight circumstances. So its best to tailor your design as
needed to keep your CG at the 1/4 to 1/3 chord.
>
> Terry B
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| Subject: | Re: Parts List - Aircraft Spruce & Specialty |
<007c01c43f99$e0f31630$71aaa1d1@DJQ7LV21>
That's going to be one beautiful airplane. I wonder how many of
our "prairie boys" have any idea of the landscape you'll be flying
in? :-) :-)
I sent a note to my Victoria buddy who sends back a long note
wondering about the practicality of an open cockpit Piet in Alaska.
My grin kept getting bigger and bigger. I had no idea practicality
entered into the picture no matter where the thing is flown. It
was never even a consideration in my mind.
I get to wear my leather helmet, goggles and silk scarf, who cares!!!
http://www.garciaaviation.com/cgi-local/military/agora.cgi
Clif
----- Original Message -----
From: Stacy Clark
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Parts List - Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
Larry,
Wow! Thanks! Here's the wallpaper I use (made it with Paint Shop Pro from an
online image)...
Stacy :-)
There is only one greater thing than to believe in the impossible...and that
is to achieve it -- Stacy Clark
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| Subject: | Re: Parts List - Aircraft Spruce & Specialty |
Clif,
It's not practical...that's why I'm building it and flying it to Memphis :-) Under
the heading of perhaps "Too Much Information," maybe this will explain it
to your friend a little better (attached). This whole project is "exactly" all
about the impossibilities. I certainly don't go into it lightly or blindly.
No matter the distance, it is always one little (pre-planned, weighed, and
calculated) step at a time.
Stacy
There is only one greater thing than to believe in the impossible...and that is
to achieve it -- Stacy Clark
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