---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/22/04: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:40:29 AM PST US From: Clif Dawson Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 engine mount --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Clif Dawson 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 > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:04:56 AM PST US From: Clif Dawson Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:34:33 PM PST US From: "Stacy Clark" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 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