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1. 04:36 AM - Ken Perkins contact info (Jack T. Textor)
2. 05:17 AM - Re: Ken Perkins contact info (HelsperSew@aol.com)
3. 06:22 AM - A65 spark plugs (Oscar Zuniga)
4. 07:44 AM - DVD Of Piet's (Dave Abramson)
5. 08:16 AM - Re: DVD Of Piet's (Ed G.)
6. 08:47 AM - Piet tape (Michael D Cuy)
7. 09:05 AM - thanks (glich7@juno.com)
8. 09:18 AM - Aerolab - imitation Pietenpol? (Steve Ruse)
9. 10:05 AM - Dacron and Latex Paint Long-Term Longevity (Jim Carriere)
10. 12:10 PM - Lowell Frqnk (Don Sweeney)
11. 12:23 PM - Propeller crush plates (Ed G.)
12. 01:02 PM - Re: Charging Question (KMHeide)
13. 01:10 PM - Re: A65 spark plugs (walt evans)
14. 04:40 PM - Re: Charging Question (Phillips, Jack)
15. 05:39 PM - Re: Charging Question (Gene & Tammy)
16. 06:15 PM - Re: Propeller crush plates (Gordon Bowen)
17. 10:21 PM - Re: Piet builders and AC list (Rcaprd@aol.com)
18. 11:19 PM - Re: Propeller crush plates (Rcaprd@aol.com)
19. 11:27 PM - Re: Charging Question (Rcaprd@aol.com)
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Subject: | Ken Perkins contact info |
Morning all. Could someone supply me with Ken's contact info?
Thanks,
Jack Textor
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Subject: | Re: Ken Perkins contact info |
Hi Jack,
Ken's new email is _Kenandvernaperkins@sbcglobal.net_
(mailto:Kenandvernaperkins@sbcglobal.net) . I know this is good because I just got something from
him.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Walt writes-
>Assuming you have a non certified 65
Yes, I believe I do have a non-certified engine.
>Get standard auto plugs at a fraction of the price.
I suppose then I'd have to get adapters for the harness leads? There would
have to be something to adapt the screw-on end to the auto spark plug.
>go here http://www.magnetoparts.com/index.html
Lots of stuff there, Walt. Where exactly would I look for what you're
indicating? Thanks for your patience and help.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Hello All!
Can someone please e-mail me an address where I can order a DVD of Pietenpol
Flying or building? I am currently building but would like more
information.
Thanks in Advance!
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of shad bell
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ohio Pietenpols
Hello, Just wondering how many, if any piets plan on going to the M.E.R.F.I.
fly-in at Marion Ohio this year. I know Mike said he would not be able to
make it. I believe it is on the week end of august 26, and 27. Marion is a
nice "central" location for all in Ohio, and weather pending, would make a
nice cross country. I plan on flying NX92GB to marion if we get our
carberator parts in time. Hope to see some Piets at marion since I didn't
get all the way to brodhead this year.
sincerly
Shad
Don Emch <EmchAir@aol.com> wrote:
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Don Emch"
I was just reading Tim Hansens post. It got me to realizing that there are
quite a few Pietenpol owners in Ohio. If you've done some research Tim you
probably know this already. There's Mike near Cleveland, Will Graff in
Wadsworth, Frank Pavliga near Alliance, Gary and Shad Bell near Columbus,
Virgil Phillips near Mansfield, and I'm on the eastern side south of
Youngstown. These are just some of the completed ones, I'm sure there's
more. I'm sure there are several under construction. Josh Bixler is another
20-something builder near Alliance. I guess what I'm saying is there is a
lot of Pietenpol activity in Ohio. It would be really cool if we could try
to organize something to get at least a few of them together somewhere. I
know when I was building it helped so much to see one in completed form.
Anyway if there is anyone that is going to be in the northeastern Ohio you
would be very welcome to stop by and take a look and talk Piets. Just drop
me a line.
Don E.
NX899DE
Read this topic online
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ed G." <flyboy_120@hotmail.com>
Try Chuck Gantzer at Rcaprd@aol.com and or Mike Cuy at
Michael.D.Cuy@lerc.nasa.gov both have made excellent cds and or tapes
>From: "Dave Abramson" <davea@symbolicdisplays.com>
>To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Pietenpol-List: DVD Of Piet's
>Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:43:46 -0700
>
>Hello All!
>
>Can someone please e-mail me an address where I can order a DVD of
>Pietenpol
>Flying or building? I am currently building but would like more
>information.
>
>Thanks in Advance!
>
>Dave
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of shad bell
>Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:43 PM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ohio Pietenpols
>
>Hello, Just wondering how many, if any piets plan on going to the
>M.E.R.F.I.
>fly-in at Marion Ohio this year. I know Mike said he would not be able to
>make it. I believe it is on the week end of august 26, and 27. Marion is
>a
>nice "central" location for all in Ohio, and weather pending, would make a
>nice cross country. I plan on flying NX92GB to marion if we get our
>carberator parts in time. Hope to see some Piets at marion since I didn't
>get all the way to brodhead this year.
>sincerly
>Shad
>
>Don Emch <EmchAir@aol.com> wrote:
>--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Don Emch"
>
>I was just reading Tim Hansens post. It got me to realizing that there are
>quite a few Pietenpol owners in Ohio. If you've done some research Tim you
>probably know this already. There's Mike near Cleveland, Will Graff in
>Wadsworth, Frank Pavliga near Alliance, Gary and Shad Bell near Columbus,
>Virgil Phillips near Mansfield, and I'm on the eastern side south of
>Youngstown. These are just some of the completed ones, I'm sure there's
>more. I'm sure there are several under construction. Josh Bixler is another
>20-something builder near Alliance. I guess what I'm saying is there is a
>lot of Pietenpol activity in Ohio. It would be really cool if we could try
>to organize something to get at least a few of them together somewhere. I
>know when I was building it helped so much to see one in completed form.
>Anyway if there is anyone that is going to be in the northeastern Ohio you
>would be very welcome to stop by and take a look and talk Piets. Just drop
>me a line.
>Don E.
>NX899DE
>
>
>Read this topic online
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael D Cuy <Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
Dave-- Chuck Gantzer has some DVD productions available and I have a
VHS (no DVD version available) tape
here: http://users.aol.com/bpabpabpa/cuyvideo.html
Mike Cuy
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Hey guys,
I just wanted to thank all those who replied to my post (Mike, Rick, Dan
, Don, Tom, Walt, Graham, Max, and anyone I forgot...). I appreciate all
the kind words and I know there are many others who are optimistic like
me. I will continue to lurk, posting when appropriate, and learning wha
t I don't know yet. Thanks for vouching for me Mike, I knew I could coun
t on ya. And if I'm ever in NJ I'll fly with you Walt. Blue Skies,
Tim Hansen in Orient, Ohio
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Subject: | Aerolab - imitation Pietenpol? |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Steve Ruse <steve@wotelectronics.com>
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on these, I hadn't seen
it discussed here before. An Italian company (Aerolab) apparently
intends to manufacture a light sport aircraft with a fuselage that
mimics a Pietenpol. The planes will be powered by a Rotec Radial
engine, and they have low-wing, biplane, and parasol versions in the
works, although it appears that they have only built a low-wing.
Supposed to be in the $70k price range, available in 2007, and kits
will be available. The Parasol does look very similar to the Pietenpol.
Pictures & information:
http://www.aerolab.it/images/AEREO-9-2-HI.jpg
http://www.aerolab.it/images/_AEREO-7-3.jpg
http://www.aerolab.it/pages/pro_eng.htm
http://www.aerolab.it/pages/lo_gallery.htm#
I think they may have been at OshKosh and Sun & Fun?
I know its not a Pietenpol, but I like to see anyone manufacturing
aircraft like this. The $70k price tag (if they can meet that) is
much, much lower than any other LSA I'm aware of, and might put some
people in the sky who can't or wouldn't build their own plane, but
can't put down six figures for a new plane.
Steve Ruse
Norman, OK
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Subject: | Dacron and Latex Paint Long-Term Longevity |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Jim Carriere <jimcarriere@yahoo.com>
Hello all,
First I should briefly introduce myself. I am a Kitfox builder
(half done 90% remaining). I also enjoy following this list for the
stories about plans building, occasional scratch building,
experimenting, and stick-and-rudder flying. I'm 32 which makes me a
"youngun" in grassroots aviation, another way of saying I have
plenty of fun to look forward to.
There is some really great material online, on this list and
elsewhere, about fabric covering and latex paint. There is solid
technical data, hands-on experience, paint selection, but not much
about how it holds up beyond, say, about 5 years, particularly
outdoors.
My main question is whether anybody's latex painted airplane been
parked in the sun for months or years? Where I live, hangar space
is an issue (maybe even for folding wings), frequent trailering will
not be a possibility for me, but tie-down space is cheap and
abundant. By the way, it rains almost daily in the summertime
although the winters are mild (northwest Florida).
My other question is about any special care? Just mild soap and
water with inspections?
Anyway, thanks for any feedback and keep up the great work folks!
Jim, in NW FL,
Kitfox 7 in progress
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Mike
Thanks again for the information about Lowell.
The information I'm looking for isn't too extensive. Type of spark plugs, normal
operating oil press, oil temp range and prop dimensions. The head has the
usual 4 spark plugs but it also has the capability for a second set of spark plugs
for dual ignition. I was wondering how to set up a second magneto or some
sort of electronic ignition. An interesting thought. I wanted to ask Lowell if
he thought dual ignition was desireable.
Again, thanks for the info.
Don S.
f.
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Subject: | Propeller crush plates |
Is anyone out there using an aluminum propeller crush plate? Needing a
crush plate for my Franklin bolt pattern and not having any luck finding
one I had my machinist friend make one for me out of 1/4" 6061T aluminum
plate. He chamfered the edges and polished it to a chrome like finish.
The perfect touch for the nose of my Piet. This morning I was looking
through Tony's "Firewall Forward" for prop bolt information when to my
shock I found a paragraph where he say's an aluminum crush plate is okay
for VW props but steel should be used on bigger props. Since the bolts
are not torqued enough to crush the wood prop hub I would think my plate
would be fine. What do you think guys??? After all the work my buddy
put into this one I wont have the heart to ask him to do a steel one.
Ed G. in Fl.
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Subject: | Re: Charging Question |
Since we are on the subject of electronics......May I poise a question concerning
rectifiers and charging units to an A-65 Continental. I believe the air boat
society has tinkered with these modifications sand have made several aircraft
engines design to achieve certain goals. Understanding the natural of aircraft
and all the do's and an don'ts....please read with open mind of curiosity.
I have contacted a gentleman who has years in both aircraft and air boat manufacturing.
They do manufacture a Lycoming flywheel machined to fit the end of
an A-65 along with mounts to include a starter. The trick is mount a alternator
to make the charging system complete. Now, I have visited with another gentleman
who advised a rectifier can be utilized off the mags to provide a nice trickle
charge to a motorcycle battery. See where I am going with this. I would
like to have and a few gages run off the battery, radio, and a strobe. No I am
not wanting to create a commercial aircraft nor reinvent the wheel. Just seeking
input as to see if anyone examine this information or attempted something
similar.
Sincerely,
Ken H
Fargo, ND
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Subject: | Re: A65 spark plugs |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "walt evans" <waltdak@verizon.net>
Oscar,
First off it would be an 18mm thread. Then pick a heat range. I forget off
hand which I got thru advice from my mentor. I'll check. Then I got the
snazzy plug wire with the old time colors, and the brass ends for both the
mag end and the plug end, and boots.
They are under "wire and wire ends"
walt evans
NX140DL
"Put your wealth in knowledge, and no one can ever take it from you"
Ben Franklin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:21 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A65 spark plugs
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Walt writes-
>
>>Assuming you have a non certified 65
>
> Yes, I believe I do have a non-certified engine.
>
>>Get standard auto plugs at a fraction of the price.
>
> I suppose then I'd have to get adapters for the harness leads? There
> would have to be something to adapt the screw-on end to the auto spark
> plug.
>
>>go here http://www.magnetoparts.com/index.html
>
> Lots of stuff there, Walt. Where exactly would I look for what you're
> indicating? Thanks for your patience and help.
>
> 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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Subject: | Charging Question |
Ken,
I have a Powersonic 18 AH battery with no charger on my Piet. I run the
radio every time I fly, the transponder when I'm going into controlled
fields, and the Ah-Ooooga horn whenever the spirit moves me. I charged
the battery after I got back from OSH last year and finally ran it dead
a couple of weeks ago and had to recharge it. Unless you're running a
starter or landing lights I don't think you need much of a charger.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of KMHeide
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Charging Question
Since we are on the subject of electronics......May I poise a question
concerning rectifiers and charging units to an A-65 Continental. I
believe the air boat society has tinkered with these modifications sand
have made several aircraft engines design to achieve certain goals.
Understanding the natural of aircraft and all the do's and an
don'ts....please read with open mind of curiosity.
I have contacted a gentleman who has years in both aircraft and air boat
manufacturing. They do manufacture a Lycoming flywheel machined to fit
the end of an A-65 along with mounts to include a starter. The trick is
mount a alternator to make the charging system complete. Now, I have
visited with another gentleman who advised a rectifier can be utilized
off the mags to provide a nice trickle charge to a motorcycle battery.
See where I am going with this. I would like to have and a few gages run
off the battery, radio, and a strobe. No I am not wanting to create a
commercial aircraft nor reinvent the wheel. Just seeking input as to see
if anyone examine this information or attempted something similar.
Sincerely,
Ken H
Fargo, ND
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Subject: | Re: Charging Question |
On my last plane (Avid) I used a motorcycle battery charger (about
$11.00 from WalMart) and it worked great.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Phillips, Jack
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:40 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Charging Question
Ken,
I have a Powersonic 18 AH battery with no charger on my Piet. I run
the radio every time I fly, the transponder when I'm going into
controlled fields, and the Ah-Ooooga horn whenever the spirit moves me.
I charged the battery after I got back from OSH last year and finally
ran it dead a couple of weeks ago and had to recharge it. Unless you're
running a starter or landing lights I don't think you need much of a
charger.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of KMHeide
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:02 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Charging Question
Since we are on the subject of electronics......May I poise a question
concerning rectifiers and charging units to an A-65 Continental. I
believe the air boat society has tinkered with these modifications sand
have made several aircraft engines design to achieve certain goals.
Understanding the natural of aircraft and all the do's and an
don'ts....please read with open mind of curiosity.
I have contacted a gentleman who has years in both aircraft and air
boat manufacturing. They do manufacture a Lycoming flywheel machined to
fit the end of an A-65 along with mounts to include a starter. The trick
is mount a alternator to make the charging system complete. Now, I have
visited with another gentleman who advised a rectifier can be utilized
off the mags to provide a nice trickle charge to a motorcycle battery.
See where I am going with this. I would like to have and a few gages run
off the battery, radio, and a strobe. No I am not wanting to create a
commercial aircraft nor reinvent the wheel. Just seeking input as to see
if anyone examine this information or attempted something similar.
Sincerely,
Ken H
Fargo, ND
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Subject: | Re: Propeller crush plates |
Ed,
I have 6061T crush plates on my 160HP Cozy Mark IV, 150HP Osprey and
108HP Piete. Each has a wooden prop. With steel washers. Never a
problem. One issue though-------you gotta torque bolts on the prop
muliple times to get the wood to stablize. I torque down to appox. 90%
of final setting, wait a couple days (the apparent torque drops to about
20% below where I had torqued before), then torque up to 95% wait
another couple days, do it again until I reach the recommended torque
for the size bolts used. Then and only then I safety wire and try the
engine. Never have had a wooden prop that remained at the proper
torque, by doing it just one time, wooden props are kinda funny,
especially if they're new or have been off the engine for some time.
Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: Ed G.
To: piet-list piet-list
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:23 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Propeller crush plates
Is anyone out there using an aluminum propeller crush plate? Needing a
crush plate for my Franklin bolt pattern and not having any luck finding
one I had my machinist friend make one for me out of 1/4" 6061T aluminum
plate. He chamfered the edges and polished it to a chrome like finish.
The perfect touch for the nose of my Piet. This morning I was looking
through Tony's "Firewall Forward" for prop bolt information when to my
shock I found a paragraph where he say's an aluminum crush plate is okay
for VW props but steel should be used on bigger props. Since the bolts
are not torqued enough to crush the wood prop hub I would think my plate
would be fine. What do you think guys??? After all the work my buddy
put into this one I wont have the heart to ask him to do a steel one.
Ed G. in Fl.
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Subject: | Re: Piet builders and AC list |
In a message dated 8/5/2006 11:19:01 AM Central Standard Time,
AMsafetyC@aol.com writes:
The after work hours are pretty much open times form me exclusive of the
obligatory business dinner and entertainment component. During those travels I
would like to combine my love of flying with my interest in the Piet experience
to visit some of the builders in process and some of the flying Piets.
John, and all,
If you are ever in the Wichita KS area, be sure to look me up.
Chuck G.
NX770CG
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Subject: | Re: Propeller crush plates |
In a message dated 8/7/2006 2:25:39 PM Central Standard Time,
flyboy_120@hotmail.com writes:
Is anyone out there using an aluminum propeller crush plate? Needing a crush
plate for my Franklin bolt pattern and not having any luck finding one I had
my machinist friend make one for me out of 1/4" 6061T aluminum plate. He
chamfered the edges and polished it to a chrome like finish. The perfect touch
for
the nose of my Piet. This morning I was looking through Tony's "Firewall
Forward" for prop bolt information when to my shock I found a paragraph where he
say's an aluminum crush plate is okay for VW props but steel should be used on
bigger props. Since the bolts are not torqued enough to crush the wood prop hub
I would think my plate would be fine. What do you think guys??? After all the
work my buddy put into this one I wont have the heart to ask him to do a
steel one. Ed G. in Fl.
Ed,
The crush plates on the Cont A65 are steel.
Chuck G.
NX770CG
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Subject: | Re: Charging Question |
In a message dated 8/7/2006 3:04:58 PM Central Standard Time,
kmheidecpo@yahoo.com writes:
The trick is mount a alternator to make the charging system complete. Now, I
have visited with another gentleman who advised a rectifier can be utilized
off the mags to provide a nice trickle charge to a motorcycle battery. See where
I am going with this. I would like to have and a few gages run off the
battery, radio, and a strobe. No I am not wanting to create a commercial aircraft
nor reinvent the wheel. Just seeking input as to see if anyone examine this
information or attempted something similar.
Ken,
If you have an engine driven charging system, the FAA requires you to have a
transponder. Using the current produced by the Mags is a Big NO NO !! I
have a small sealed lead acid battery (about $20) for the handheld radio,
smoke pump, and rarely used GPS. I have a solar charger panel mounted on top of
the wing, but still have to charge the battery about 3 times a year.
Chuck G.
NX770CG
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