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1. 06:02 AM - Pietenpol Rebuild Webpage (Bill Church)
2. 09:02 AM - New to List - Questions on Glueing (Chris Clarke)
3. 09:52 AM - rib stitching (Douwe Blumberg)
4. 10:15 AM - Re: New to List - Questions on Glueing (Ben Charvet)
5. 11:37 AM - cockpit entrance door (RULE, HARVEY)
6. 01:41 PM - Re: New to List - Questions on Glueing ()
7. 05:52 PM - Re: New to List - Questions on Glueing (Peter W Johnson)
8. 06:06 PM - Re: trimble instructions (Wizzard187@aol.com)
9. 06:06 PM - Re: cockpit entrance door (Tuu2Tango@aol.com)
10. 06:13 PM - Re: cockpit entrance door (Tuu2Tango@aol.com)
11. 10:02 PM - Re: trimble instructions (Rcaprd@aol.com)
12. 10:03 PM - Tailwheels (Irwin Fust)
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| Subject: | Pietenpol Rebuild Webpage |
Just stumbled across this webpage with a bunch of photos detailing the
rebuild of a Piet.
http://www.wardsauctions.com/images/Pietenpol/index.htm
Bill
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| Subject: | New to List - Questions on Glueing |
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the list and have just started building my piet. I was quite
inspired by the video by Michael Cuy. Amazing job on that airplane Michael.
I have just a few questions on glueing which I'm certain has been asked
enough already.
First, I am using T-88 Epoxy for all the glueing. I have laid up the
fuselage side and am ready to glue the first side. How have people mixed
this stuff before? It says 1:1 mixture, so have people used scales or just
graduated mixing cups. My thought was to use the 4 oz. graduated mixing
cups, but will that be accurate enough or should I use a scale. Of course
the most appropriate and accurate mixture is what I am trying to achieve.
Second, in terms of pressure for the T-88 to set, I think it is just enough
pressure to keep firm contact and squeeze out a bit on the sides. Is this
correct Anyway I thank anyone for their input on this
Cheers,
Chris Clarke
PS: I am trying to post regular progress on mykitplane.com
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Hi guys,
I want to thank you all for the excellent ideas. It's time like this that the
group really shines, real "hands on" ideas!! I'm getting the hang of it, I havn't
tried the soldering gun thing, but think I will, plus that would really let
me see through the hole easily.
And Mike, yes I am hiding the knots!
Douwe
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| Subject: | Re: New to List - Questions on Glueing |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Ben Charvet <bcharvet@bellsouth.net>
Welcome to the list Chris,
I use small medicine cups that I bought at an independant pharmacy to
measure my T-88. Most of the quantities you will mix will be much
smaller than 4 ounces at at time. These cups I'm talking about only
hold about an ounce, but they have graduations on the sides that make it
possible to mix up varying quantities evenly. I also have a site on
mykitplanes, if you want to check my progress. You will find loads of
good information with this group and in the archives. I nailed my
gussets in place using aircraft nails until the glue hardened (overnight)
Ben Charvet
Mims, Fl
Chris Clarke wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am new to the list and have just started building my piet. I
> was quite inspired by the video by Michael Cuy. Amazing job on that
> airplane Michael. I have just a few questions on glueing which I'm
> certain has been asked enough already.
>
> First, I am using T-88 Epoxy for all the glueing. I have laid up
> the fuselage side and am ready to glue the first side. How have
> people mixed this stuff before? It says 1:1 mixture, so have people
> used scales or just graduated mixing cups. My thought was to use the 4
> oz. graduated mixing cups, but will that be accurate enough or should
> I use a scale. Of course the most appropriate and accurate mixture is
> what I am trying to achieve.
>
> Second, in terms of pressure for the T-88 to set, I think it is just
> enough pressure to keep firm contact and squeeze out a bit on
> the sides. Is this correct Anyway I thank anyone for their input on this
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chris Clarke
>
> PS: I am trying to post regular progress on mykitplane.com
>
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| Subject: | cockpit entrance door |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "RULE, HARVEY" <harvey.rule@bell.ca>
I have installed a cockpit entrance door or what I call a flop door
which is hinged to the wing just behind the top gas tank.I was wondering
if anyone had one of these and what they used to latch it down.I have
all kinds of ideas but I'd like to see what others have done as
well,thanks for any info passed along.
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| Subject: | Re: New to List - Questions on Glueing |
Graduated mixing cups or syringes work well. Weighing is unnecessary.
Do not mix in waxed cups. The wax will weaken the glue joint.
You are correct regarding the gluing pressure. Just enough to maintain
tight contact of the assembly. Watch closely after clamping, the T-88
is slippery and your assembly might move around before the adhesive has a chance
to set.
Greg Cardinal
Minneapolis
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From: Chris Clarke
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:03 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: New to List - Questions on Glueing
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the list and have just started building my piet. I was quite inspired
by the video by Michael Cuy. Amazing job on that airplane Michael. I have
just a few questions on glueing which I'm certain has been asked enough already.
First, I am using T-88 Epoxy for all the glueing. I have laid up the fuselage
side and am ready to glue the first side. How have people mixed this stuff before?
It says 1:1 mixture, so have people used scales or just graduated mixing
cups. My thought was to use the 4 oz. graduated mixing cups, but will that be
accurate enough or should I use a scale. Of course the most appropriate and
accurate mixture is what I am trying to achieve.
Second, in terms of pressure for the T-88 to set, I think it is just enough pressure
to keep firm contact and squeeze out a bit on the sides. Is this correct
Anyway I thank anyone for their input on this
Cheers,
Chris Clarke
PS: I am trying to post regular progress on mykitplane.com
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| Subject: | New to List - Questions on Glueing |
Chris,
I measured mine T-88 by squeezing out equal lengths on a ceramic tile. Mixed
it up with plastic picnic knives. Use two or more =93lines=94 of each for more
glue!
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi, Australia
HYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/"http://www.cpc-world.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Clarke
Subject: Pietenpol-List: New to List - Questions on Glueing
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the list and have just started building my piet. I was quite
inspired by the video by Michael Cuy. Amazing job on that airplane Michael.
I have just a few questions on glueing which I'm certain has been asked
enough already.
First, I am using T-88 Epoxy for all the glueing. I have laid up the
fuselage side and am ready to glue the first side. How have people mixed
this stuff before? It says 1:1 mixture, so have people used scales or just
graduated mixing cups. My thought was to use the 4 oz. graduated mixing
cups, but will that be accurate enough or should I use a scale. Of course
the most appropriate and accurate mixture is what I am trying to achieve.
Second, in terms of pressure for the T-88 to set, I think it is just enough
pressure to keep firm contact and squeeze out a bit on the sides. Is this
correct Anyway I thank anyone for their input on this
Cheers,
Chris Clarke
PS: I am trying to post regular progress on mykitplane.com
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| Subject: | Re: trimble instructions |
Pieters: I bought a trimble flightmate pro gps at a fly market and would
like to get some instructions on operating it. I have gone thru $8.00
worth of battries but need some instructions before I go broke. I tried Trimble
on the internet but got lost before I found what I needed. Any help would
be appreciated. Ken Conrad in depressed Iowa after playing Ohio State
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| Subject: | Re: cockpit entrance door |
DJ Vegh of Mesa, Arizona built a nifty cockpit door on his GN-1. He has an
extensive builder's log on the internet and I think there are several pictures
of his cockpit door. Doo a Google search for DJ VEGH GN-1 LOG.
Forgot his website... One of his e-mail addresses is _info@imagedv.com_
(mailto:info@imagedv.com) , but I think he abandoned the project and dropped out
of sight not answering e-mails and he is selling his airplane... so I don't
know how much longer his builder's log will be available on-line.
Roy
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| Subject: | Re: cockpit entrance door |
_http://www.imagedv.com/aircamper/log/GN1-log-001.html_
(http://www.imagedv.com/aircamper/log/GN1-log-001.html)
DJ Vegh's extensive log... Might find the info on the door here.
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| Subject: | Re: trimble instructions |
Ken,
If you didn't get an operators manual, or a 12v adapter, you might be outa
luck.
I have a Magellan Skyblazer, but it is not supported any longer by Magellan,
and upgrades are no longer available. It works just fine, but upgrades like
frequencies, FBO's, and lots of other stuff have to be confirmed from the
airport directories. This seems to be common among all older GPS units, no matter
what make. They want us to buy new ones. My Magellan GPS runs on three D
cell batteries, but they don't last very long, and it crapped out on me quite a
few times during cross country flights. It's not possible for me to change
batteries in flight. That's why my primary navigation aid will ALWAYS be the
good old charts, and a highlighter. I have since added a 12v battery to run the
GPS, Icom Handheld com radio, and the smoke pump. Ever since I put the GPS on
the 12v battery, I have been able to use it to navigate with, and it has not
let me down. I can program in the departure, way points, and destination, but
the thing is, I really had to be in the air, and using it, before I really
understood how it works, and got a handle on using it. Another problem I have
with the GPS is that when it is turned on, it interferes with the handheld
radio reception. I will try a remote antenna on the handheld to see if that helps.
Chuck G.
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Irwin Fust <ifust@digitalpath.net>
Hello folks,
I am the proud new owner of a Pietenpol project and I am also new to
this list. My Piet is about 70% complete and I'm trying to make some
decisions on how to proceed with its completion. I've never built an
airplane before and I don't know what the heck I'm doing but I'm
plugging along. With enough time, patience and acquired knowledge I
hope to be flying it in about a year. The plane was originally built
for a Ford engine (163 inches long) but now has a Cont. A65-8 on it. I
plan on changing the tailwheel to either a Lang steerable or a Raven
lockable wheel. Question: Has anyone on the list had any experience
with the lockable wheel and will it work well on the Pietenpol?
Thanks for any advice you can give. I have been told that there is a
lot of Pietenpol knowledge on this list. I hope to tap into it and
make my plane a safer aircraft when finished.
By the way, my other plane is a 1946 Aeronca Chief that I've flown all
around the west coast for the past 4 years. My home field is Red
Bluff, CA and there is another Piet on the field. Luckily I have
something to fly while I finish the Pietenpol.
Thanks again,
Irwin
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