Pietenpol-List Digest Archive

Sat 02/26/05


Total Messages Posted: 14



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 06:43 AM - Re: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions (Chet's Mail)
     2. 07:08 AM - Re: cabane struts (Rick Holland)
     3. 08:02 AM - Cutting and grinding aluminum (Rick Holland)
     4. 09:34 AM - Re: Cutting and grinding aluminum (DJ Vegh)
     5. 11:26 AM - Tachs (Wizzard187@aol.com)
     6. 11:45 AM - Re: Tachs (walt evans)
     7. 02:35 PM - Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid (Wizzard187@aol.com)
     8. 03:08 PM - Re: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions (Borodent@aol.com)
     9. 03:26 PM - Re: Tachs (FTLovley@aol.com)
    10. 03:28 PM - Another building level reached (Isablcorky@aol.com)
    11. 06:01 PM - Re: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions (Jake Crause)
    12. 07:35 PM - Re: Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid (alexms1@comcast.net)
    13. 08:39 PM - Re: Testing a rib (NEMuzzy)
    14. 08:40 PM - Re: Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid (Rcaprd@aol.com)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:43:17 AM PST US
    From: "Chet's Mail" <Chethartley1@mchsi.com>
    Subject: Re: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions
    Jake: More power to you as to being deployed and building at the same time. I'm on my way to Kuwait to fly the C-12 there so if you are passing through stop by ops and say Hi. I'm trying to finish a project someone else started. But that will have to wait a few months. Chet.


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    Time: 07:08:25 AM PST US
    From: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: cabane struts
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail.com> Jeff I have been pondering the same question for months. Finally got a chance to talk to my TA about it (who is an A&P and competition Pitts builder and pilot), and he approved the use of the Carlson aluminum struts with the solid aluminum inserts. (Just like DJ Vegh has documented on his excellent website). http://www.sky-tek.com/struts.html I am using the smaller size struts for the cabanes and they have 3/4 x 1" solid inserts which will fit into these so you can use 1/4" bolts and still be 2 diameters from the edges where the ends attach. Will use the large ones for the wing struts with 1 x 1" inserts. On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 20:32:06 -0600, Jeff Hill <jeff2dogs@hotmail.com> wrote: > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jeff Hill" > Hi guys, what is the most common size of cabane struts and what different > choices are there? > > Jeff in Texas -- Rick Holland


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    Time: 08:02:37 AM PST US
    From: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail.com>
    Subject: Cutting and grinding aluminum
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail.com> Guys What are the best tools to use to cut and grind/shape aluminum struts? I have been using an angle grinder with an .040 blade to cut all my 4130 tubing (which works great). Thanks -- Rick Holland


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    Time: 09:34:27 AM PST US
    From: "DJ Vegh" <djv@imagedv.com>
    Subject: Re: Cutting and grinding aluminum
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "DJ Vegh" <djv@imagedv.com> a bandsaw cuts aluminum struts just fine. for grinding I use my 12" bench disc sander or an angle grinder. be careful though.... aluminum is VERY efficient and heat transfer. it'll get real hot real quick when grinding on it. DJ Vegh www.imagedv.com/aircamper N74DV Mesa, AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Holland" <at7000ft@gmail.com> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cutting and grinding aluminum > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail.com> > > Guys > > What are the best tools to use to cut and grind/shape aluminum struts? > I have been using an angle grinder with an .040 blade to cut all my > 4130 tubing (which works great). > > Thanks > -- > Rick Holland > > >


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    Time: 11:26:34 AM PST US
    From: Wizzard187@aol.com
    Subject: Tachs
    Pieters: I am looking to trade 3 clockwise tachs for 1 counterclockwise tach. Or will buy your counterclockwise tach. Mine are used tachs but think they should work. Ken Conrad in sunny Iowa 563 285 4073


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    Time: 11:45:36 AM PST US
    From: "walt evans" <wbeevans@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Tachs
    You CAN change the rotation of a tach by adding a right angle drive, if that's the SNAFU walt evans NX140DL ----- Original Message ----- From: Wizzard187@aol.com To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 2:25 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tachs Pieters: I am looking to trade 3 clockwise tachs for 1 counterclockwise tach. Or will buy your counterclockwise tach. Mine are used tachs but think they should work. Ken Conrad in sunny Iowa 563 285 4073


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    Time: 02:35:27 PM PST US
    From: Wizzard187@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid
    Pieters, What is the best brake fluid to use. The aircraft red stuff or the silicone that is out now. I am using aircraft parts that are now empty. Ken again in not so warm Iowa but good for Feb.


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    Time: 03:08:17 PM PST US
    From: Borodent@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Borodent@aol.com Jake I am on LI for a bit, I wont get up to Cambridge probably till the end of March, If that works for you I will call Ed and its only another hour to see him. My body is nearly done, working on controls. ribs done , tail done( on LI on the winter). Many Pieters in the past have made the observation, that some of the metal tabs need to be made 1/4 inch longer or so, If you try to make these ahead of time ( rather then fitting them on the job ) it would be nice to know which brackets and how much-- I'm not there yet so cant help with this Henry Williams ( L I 631 423 1813, Cambridge 518 677 5485 ) ( in Cambridge no internet )


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    Time: 03:26:01 PM PST US
    From: FTLovley@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Tachs
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: FTLovley@aol.com Be carefull...not ALL right angle drives change the rotation. Forrest Lovley


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    Time: 03:28:45 PM PST US
    From: Isablcorky@aol.com
    Subject: Another building level reached
    christinedigsjazz@shaw.ca, wayfollower@cox.net, T_FIN@Compuserve.com, glevy1@cox.net, IFlyTigers@aol.com, LCJELKS@aol.com, JimNikls@aol.com Pieters and friends, Ole Corky hasn't been too idle these winter months. Today I completed assembley of the major parts following a major overhaul of the Continental A-65 engine which will power Repiet NX311CC sometime in 05. An engine mechanic EARNS every nickel he charges. Corky and Isabelle livin the good life in warm Louisiana


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    Time: 06:01:55 PM PST US
    From: "Jake Crause" <admin@homebuiltairplanes.com>
    Subject: Upstate NY / Cold Conditions
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jake Crause" <admin@homebuiltairplanes.com> My landlord came over today and we came up with a plan to insulate the garage and set up an oil furnace. He already has the furnace and he will pay for all the materials. Henry: Thanks for the invite. You can be sure I will take you up on it. Expect an email in early April :). Chet: It's good to know there are other Army Aviators out there building. I've run into a couple on my website at www.homebuiltairplanes.com but I'm surprised to find that most people who fly for the Army don't seem to have a big interest in recreational flying, let alone building. Best of luck on your trip and be safe! DOC and Greg: Thanks for the input. I guess it makes sense that wooden airplanes are subjected to the same climates as other aircraft and fair just as well. I'm going to stop worrying about it too much. Thanks for your help. Time to get building! Jake


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    Time: 07:35:09 PM PST US
    From: alexms1@comcast.net
    Subject: Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid
    Ken, Use aircraft grade brake fluid in aircraft brakes. Do NOT use automotive brake fluid. I buy mine from A.C.S.& S.C. Alex Sloan -------------- Original message -------------- Pieters, What is the best brake fluid to use. The aircraft red stuff or the silicone that is out now. I am using aircraft parts that are now empty. Ken again in not so warm Iowa but good for Feb. Ken, Use aircraft grade brake fluid in aircraft brakes. Do NOT use automotive brake fluid. I buy mine from A.C.S. S.C. Alex Sloan -------------- Original message -------------- <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2604" name=GENERATOR><FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> Pieters, What is the best brake fluid to use. The aircraft red stuff or the silicone that is out now. I am using aircraft parts that are now empty. Ken again in not so warm Iowa but good for Feb.


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    Time: 08:39:45 PM PST US
    From: "NEMuzzy" <list01@gourmetdamage.com>
    Subject: Testing a rib
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "NEMuzzy" <list01@GourmetDamage.com> Jack- I will test a couple ribs, basically the ones that don't match up with the others, or that I don't want to use for whatever reason. The inspectors don't care about testing or anything like that. It doesn't hurt anything, but they are really only interested in making sure that you meet the minimum requirements, that the workmanship looks adequate, and that the paperwork is correct. This is my 2nd plane, so I have been thorugh the inspection process once (a couple times if you count helping others with their inspections). So long as the Des Moines FSDO is doing it, no big deal. Just make sure the plane is safe. Put 1.3 hours on the Cozy this afternoon. Seems strange to be building a plane that tops out at about the same speed where my first plane rotates. How far along are you? Des Moines, right? I have a source for wire wheels here that looks interesting. They make their own hobs and lace them up with moped rims. I don't know if the rims are heavy enough or not, but my guess is that they will probably work fine. -Norm --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Textor, Jack" <jtextor@thepalmergroup.com> Sounds like a good system Norm. You do a "test" with each rib? Is that something the feds want? Jack Textor


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    Time: 08:40:54 PM PST US
    From: Rcaprd@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Pietenpol-brake fluid
    --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com In a message dated 2/26/05 4:35:49 PM Central Standard Time, Wizzard187@aol.com writes: << Pieters, What is the best brake fluid to use. The aircraft red stuff or the silicone that is out now. I am using aircraft parts that are now empty. Ken again in not so warm Iowa but good for Feb. >> I use 5606 (the red stuff). Chuck Gantzer NX770CG p.s. I flew today for the first time in months !! It was 55 with winds 180 @ 15 to 20. Stayed in the 'condensed' pattern and shot a bunch of landings. Sure feels great to get back in the air.




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