---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/04/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:32 AM - tailhooks (Douwe Blumberg) 2. 09:23 AM - Re: Pietenpol Opps Manual (Larry Nelson) 3. 11:14 AM - Re: tailhooks (John Ford) 4. 04:36 PM - copyright SNAFU (Rick Holland) 5. 09:59 PM - Re: tailhooks (Graham Hansen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:14 AM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: tailhooks All those tailhooks look really good. I saw a guy who carried what appeared to be a length of thin but strong nylon cord in his cockpit. When needed, he just tied the tailwheel down with a slipknot and ran the long end up to the cockpit. Propped her, got in, did his thing, pulled the cord and stowed it away, VIOLA! Maybe weighed 4 ounces and available at most hardware stores. Though highly un-sexy... ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:23:50 AM PST US From: Larry Nelson Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol Opps Manual --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Larry Nelson Me too, me too! I didn't chime in before because I thought this thread was "Pietenpol Oops Manual" and I didn't want that. I would like a manual, nonetheless, Chuck. you can send it to:larrynelsonarchitect@mchsi.com Thanks --- Waytogopiet@aol.com wrote: > Chuck, thanx for the offer. I would very much > appreciate your sending a > copy to me @ Hixplace@aol.com Don Hicks > ===== Larry Nelson Springfield, MO Beechcraft Bonanza V-35B N2980A 1963 GMC 4106-1618 SV/ Spirit of America ARS WB0JOT __________________________________ ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:14:07 AM PST US From: "John Ford" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: tailhooks I don't know about that. Used correctly, rope can be *extremely* sexy in some applications... John do not archive John Ford john@indstate.edu 812-237-8542 >>> douweblumberg@earthlink.net Saturday, September 04, 2004 8:42:48 AM >>> All those tailhooks look really good. I saw a guy who carried what appeared to be a length of thin but strong nylon cord in his cockpit. When needed, he just tied the tailwheel down with a slipknot and ran the long end up to the cockpit. Propped her, got in, did his thing, pulled the cord and stowed it away, VIOLA! Maybe weighed 4 ounces and available at most hardware stores. Though highly un-sexy... ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:36:39 PM PST US From: Rick Holland Subject: Pietenpol-List: copyright SNAFU --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rick Holland Who said anything about stealing? I would be happy to PAY MONEY for copies of the old newsletters. I would even volunteer to help scan pages of them to pdfs and email them back to Grant so he can put everything on CD and then sell me and everyone else a copy. I feel like Indiana Jones trying to get copies of these things, I can get copies of the Dead Sea Scrolls easier then those newsletters. Rick Holland >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What I don't understand , is that not a week after everyone wanted to lynch a guy who was selling/stealing Piet plans on the net,,,,,do we condemn a guy who wants no one to take his copyrighted stuff. Guess what makes it either right or wrong depends on if we want it or if we'll lose it. walt evans NX140DL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:59:26 PM PST US From: "Graham Hansen" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: tailhooks Years ago, I installed auxiliary ignition switches on the right side of the fuselage near the firewall where I can keep my left hand on them while swinging the propeller from behind it. With this arrangement, I can "kill" the engine should things threaten to get out of hand. (These auxiliary switches are connected in parallel with those in the cockpit.) I used to carry an "insurance policy" in the form of a 1/4 inch nylon rope about 35 feet long if I intended to travel where there may be nobody available, or qualified, to swing the prop. Simply tie one end to the left rear center section strut (I enter the cockpit from the right with my Pietenpol), run the free end back and around a tree, fencepost, etc. and back to the same c/s strut where it is securely tied. Once in the cockpit, the two knots are easily untied allowing one to pull in the rope and stow it. This was prior to installing the auxiliary switches described above. Since my flying is of a local nature nowadays, I don't carry the rope anymore but rely on the switches and being darned careful. Nevertheless, this "rope trick" worked well and I recommend it for safety and peace of mind---especially when flying cross country to different airports. Graham Hansen (Pietenpol CF-AUN in Alberta, Canada)