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2. 08:07 AM - Items for sale.... (KMHeide)
3. 08:49 AM - A radial bike to go along with a radial Piet (Rick Holland)
4. 09:27 AM - Re: A radial bike to go along with a radial Piet ()
5. 06:09 PM - brake lines (Oscar Zuniga)
6. 07:35 PM - Re: landing gear (Clif Dawson)
7. 07:43 PM - Re: brake lines (D.Reid)
8. 08:07 PM - Re: brake lines (Gordon Bowen)
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See the latest EAA Hotline -- features our favorite airplane and designer!
I'm about to assemble my Jenny-style landing gear. I have all the struts made plus
the steel brackets and cross braces (courtesy Ken Perkins) and have studied
the plans. I know how it is supposed to go together mechanically, but what process
did other builders use to get the right geometry, angles, and alignment
and make sure the strut holes are all drilled correctly? Would appreciate any
advice...
Fred B.
La Crosse, WI
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Subject: | Items for sale.... |
Members of the list:
I am selling items I have purchased (very reasonable) for my Corvair engine project.For
reasons I wish not to disclose, you have a very excellent opportunity
to purchase quality parts at discount prices.
(2) 8 pack of AC Delco plugs R44F
(2) Front engine covers machined to pattern
(1) Moroso Blue Max Ignition Wire Set
(1) Set of lifters
(2) Bosch engine coils
(2) Engine resistors Napa
(1) MSD Ignition Coil Selector
Plus Many other Corvair parts from two engine disassembles. Any photos or more
information needed please contact me.
Ken Heide
701-793-3030 Cell
E-mail kmheidecpo@yahoo.com
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Subject: | A radial bike to go along with a radial Piet |
Hey Dick
Check out this bike, imagine riding to the airport on this baby to got take
a hop in your radial Piet. Actually look like a Rotec.
Rick H
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Rick Holland
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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Subject: | A radial bike to go along with a radial Piet |
The guy or gal who rides this bike has a permanent smile and real
straight hair!
Do not archive
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick
Holland
Sent: May 19, 2006 11:48 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A radial bike to go along with a radial Piet
Hey Dick
Check out this bike, imagine riding to the airport on this baby to got
take a hop in your radial Piet. Actually look like a Rotec.
Rick H
--
Rick Holland
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
It's been so lazy and quiet here lately that I thought I'd throw out a
little item for discussion. I've been reworking the brakes on 41CC so I'm
attentive to details on brakes just now. Corky ran the brake lines in soft
aluminum but they got considerable damage and I've decided to replace them
with nylaflow tubing. I don't care much for flare fittings.
Anyway, I've taken great pains to route the lines snug to the gear legs,
well secured, and around the back of the brakes, always keeping in mind
operation off of grass. To me, that's half the enjoyment of these
airplanes- flying off of grass, dirt, and sod. And I've operated out of
some REAL grass... where it gets in your tailwheel, up in the gear, and
isn't this low-to-the-ground stuff. So my concern has been to keep the
brake lines in a position where twigs or grass won't snag the lines or tear
at them.
Walking the flightline at the SWRFI event last weekend, I was dismayed to
see how many aircraft have the brake lines out in the breeze, willy-nilly.
Even the RVs and others with the one-piece spring gear that is gun-drilled
for the lines, when they get down to the brakes they have an open loop of
flex hose or nylaflow tubing, just hanging out there inches from the ground,
exposed where any passing clump of grass or twig can rip at it. Most
horrifying were some of the ultralights and light planes, one or two of
which had nylaflow tubing with absolutely nothing holding them to the gear
legs or anything else between the exit from the fuselage and the brake
mechanism... just a couple of feet of loose tubing out in the breeze. I
couldn't believe that any inspector would pass such an installation, grass
operations or not. Oh, and even some of the certified aircraft have loops
of flex brake hose out there in the breeze, away from any protection and
some of them out ahead of the wheel where even the brake doesn't protect the
line.
Maybe I'm being overly cautious here. Anybody have any comments on brake
line routing?
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | Re: landing gear |
I made a rather massive 2X4 frame clamped to the fuselage
and fiddled with until the thing was square and centered.
This is the 1st page of the process;
http://clifdawson.ca/Pietenpol3.html
Like they say, " Preparation is Everything!"
Clif
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See the latest EAA Hotline -- features our favorite airplane and
designer!
I'm about to assemble my Jenny-style landing gear.
Fred B.
La Crosse, WI
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "D.Reid" <dreidjax@alltel.net>
Oscar,
Just do it the way *You* think best. Thats all you can do.
Regards,
Dave...Down in florida
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 9:07 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: brake lines
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
>
> It's been so lazy and quiet here lately that I thought I'd throw out a
> little item for discussion. I've been reworking the brakes on 41CC so I'm
> attentive to details on brakes just now. Corky ran the brake lines in
> soft aluminum but they got considerable damage and I've decided to replace
> them with nylaflow tubing. I don't care much for flare fittings.
>
> Anyway, I've taken great pains to route the lines snug to the gear legs,
> well secured, and around the back of the brakes, always keeping in mind
> operation off of grass. To me, that's half the enjoyment of these
> airplanes- flying off of grass, dirt, and sod. And I've operated out of
> some REAL grass... where it gets in your tailwheel, up in the gear, and
> isn't this low-to-the-ground stuff. So my concern has been to keep the
> brake lines in a position where twigs or grass won't snag the lines or
> tear at them.
>
> Walking the flightline at the SWRFI event last weekend, I was dismayed to
> see how many aircraft have the brake lines out in the breeze, willy-nilly.
> Even the RVs and others with the one-piece spring gear that is gun-drilled
> for the lines, when they get down to the brakes they have an open loop of
> flex hose or nylaflow tubing, just hanging out there inches from the
> ground, exposed where any passing clump of grass or twig can rip at it.
> Most horrifying were some of the ultralights and light planes, one or two
> of which had nylaflow tubing with absolutely nothing holding them to the
> gear legs or anything else between the exit from the fuselage and the
> brake mechanism... just a couple of feet of loose tubing out in the
> breeze. I couldn't believe that any inspector would pass such an
> installation, grass operations or not. Oh, and even some of the certified
> aircraft have loops of flex brake hose out there in the breeze, away from
> any protection and some of them out ahead of the wheel where even the
> brake doesn't protect the line.
>
> Maybe I'm being overly cautious here. Anybody have any comments on brake
> line routing?
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
> http://wiki.matronics.com
>
>
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Gordon Bowen" <gbowen@ptialaska.net>
Oscar,
Most all Varieze, Cozy and Longeze lines are 'willy-nilly" hanging out in
the breeze. Seems to be no problem for about 25 yrs. Couple tips
though......be sure to follow the instructions on these nyloflow lines, ie.
the little tiny insert is very much needed to insure the line doesn't
collapes when the crimping sleeve is nutted down tight. Without these
inserts the lines leak. Secondly, use only the thick red brake fluid
approved for storebought spamcans. Or use the newer synthethic silicone
based stuff. Don't use the automotive stuff, it boils off and adsorbs H2O
will cause problems with seals in your calipers.
Gordon Bowen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 5:07 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: brake lines
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
>
> It's been so lazy and quiet here lately that I thought I'd throw out a
> little item for discussion. I've been reworking the brakes on 41CC so I'm
> attentive to details on brakes just now. Corky ran the brake lines in
> soft aluminum but they got considerable damage and I've decided to replace
> them with nylaflow tubing. I don't care much for flare fittings.
>
> Anyway, I've taken great pains to route the lines snug to the gear legs,
> well secured, and around the back of the brakes, always keeping in mind
> operation off of grass. To me, that's half the enjoyment of these
> airplanes- flying off of grass, dirt, and sod. And I've operated out of
> some REAL grass... where it gets in your tailwheel, up in the gear, and
> isn't this low-to-the-ground stuff. So my concern has been to keep the
> brake lines in a position where twigs or grass won't snag the lines or
> tear at them.
>
> Walking the flightline at the SWRFI event last weekend, I was dismayed to
> see how many aircraft have the brake lines out in the breeze, willy-nilly.
> Even the RVs and others with the one-piece spring gear that is gun-drilled
> for the lines, when they get down to the brakes they have an open loop of
> flex hose or nylaflow tubing, just hanging out there inches from the
> ground, exposed where any passing clump of grass or twig can rip at it.
> Most horrifying were some of the ultralights and light planes, one or two
> of which had nylaflow tubing with absolutely nothing holding them to the
> gear legs or anything else between the exit from the fuselage and the
> brake mechanism... just a couple of feet of loose tubing out in the
> breeze. I couldn't believe that any inspector would pass such an
> installation, grass operations or not. Oh, and even some of the certified
> aircraft have loops of flex brake hose out there in the breeze, away from
> any protection and some of them out ahead of the wheel where even the
> brake doesn't protect the line.
>
> Maybe I'm being overly cautious here. Anybody have any comments on brake
> line routing?
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
> http://wiki.matronics.com
>
>
>
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