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1. 04:30 AM - Re: Flippers slightly down when straight & level ()
2. 05:31 AM - Re: Old drawings (Scott Schreiber)
3. 05:47 AM - fast tracking a project (Douwe Blumberg)
4. 05:49 AM - wing Spars (amsafetyc@aol.com)
5. 05:52 AM - Back on nthe road again (amsafetyc@aol.com)
6. 06:11 AM - Re: Old drawings (Robert Gow)
7. 06:17 AM - Re: Old drawings (Robert Gow)
8. 06:19 AM - Re: fast tracking a project (Robert Gow)
9. 06:52 AM - Re: fast tracking a project ()
10. 07:20 AM - Re: Flippers slightly down when straight & level (Jack T. Textor)
11. 07:23 AM - Re: wing Spars (Jack T. Textor)
12. 07:34 AM - Re: Flippers slightly down when straight & level ()
13. 10:40 AM - Grega status (DJ Vegh)
14. 11:14 AM - Re: wing Spars (Ed G.)
15. 11:35 AM - Old drawings (Oscar Zuniga)
16. 12:02 PM - Re: Old drawings (Robert Gow)
17. 02:36 PM - Re: wing Spars (Bill Church)
18. 02:57 PM - Re: fast tracking a project (Robert Gow)
19. 05:09 PM - Model A Engine (Chet's Mail)
20. 05:10 PM - Re: wing Spars (Peter W Johnson)
21. 06:21 PM - Re: Model A Engine (PIETLARS29@wmconnect.com)
22. 08:55 PM - Chet Peek's book "The Pietenpol Story" (Steve Ruse)
23. 10:04 PM - Piets near to Tulsa, Ok (javier cruz)
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| Subject: | Flippers slightly down when straight & level |
Mine has that same forward stick pull on it as well and although I
havn't been able to see it in flight I wouldn't be surprised if the
elevators are slightly down in order to compensate.I believe it may
because of the downward angle of the engine.Just a theory.Other pilots
have suggested 15 degree angle trim tabs 7 inch's long and with a one
inch grab and 2 inch surface on both elevators.Others have suggested a
triangular piece of wood velcroved to the trailing edge of the elevator
or duck taped there for temporary look see.Others still suggested
raising the trailing edge of the horizontal stab by =BC inch which would
involve also raising the rudder as well.I'm going to think on this over
the winter and try one of these in the spring and see what happens.But I
can see it being very fatiguing on long flights to put up with that pull
on the stick all the time.Another method is to put a bungee cord around
that contol stick to hold it back.I have the same setup in my N3 PUP.
________________________________
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| Subject: | Re: Old drawings |
I would certainly go for a rib jig from someone who has finished their
plane.
-Scott Schreiber
----- Original Message -----
From: Gene & Tammy
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
Nathan, What a great idea! It'll be interesting to see where this
goes. At this point in my life I won't have time to get involved but in
a year or two I would love to find the time to help someone get their
project moving. Not looking to make money, just looking to be involved
with something I love.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Isablcorky@aol.com
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
In a message dated 10/10/2006 2:46:03 PM Central Standard Time,
rgow@avionicsdesign.ca writes:
What about buying jigs (rib for example) from builders who are
done with them. Or buying ribs?
Any other ideas on fast tracking a project?
Your above questions stimulated my ole brain as to what could be
done to help you as your time is limited to construct similiar parts 32
times. There should be some old or even semi old Pieters out there who
would like to keep their hands near the fire but can't build an entire
Piet for various reasons.. I sold out because of Isabelle's health and
would need all my time to support her. She has improved and I find
myself in need of something to do as I've never been able to tolerate
idleness. I could build a set of ribs easily as well as a set of
feathers. Even the four spars dressed ready to assemble. I'm sure there
are others whose specialties could join in. Let's all think of ways to
help other Pieters and post your talents on this net.
Nathan
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.mat
ronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
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| Subject: | fast tracking a project |
Hi,
The best way to "fast track" a project in my opnion is to find a project
for sale and stand on someone else's shoulders. Just gotta make sure
they were a good builder.
You'll usually save a bunch of money as well.
Another huge time saver, if you've got the funds, is to just pay
somebody to do your engine for you.
Douwe
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Has anyone used and engineered truss design for the wing spars, I was curious
about weight using a lower weight system that had equal or greater strength rigidity
and flex characteristic's. If anyone has used such a system or researched
it I would be interested in the findings along with the build materials, dimensions
and methodology.
Thanks
John
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| Subject: | Back on nthe road again |
Ill be in the Rockford Illinois area Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, anyone
interested in showing and discussing their project.
Please Advise
John
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I'm interested.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
Isablcorky@aol.com
Sent: October 10, 2006 8:09 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
In a message dated 10/10/2006 2:46:03 PM Central Standard Time,
rgow@avionicsdesign.ca writes:
What about buying jigs (rib for example) from builders who are done with
them. Or buying ribs?
Any other ideas on fast tracking a project?
Your above questions stimulated my ole brain as to what could be done to
help you as your time is limited to construct similiar parts 32 times. There
should be some old or even semi old Pieters out there who would like to keep
their hands near the fire but can't build an entire Piet for various
reasons. I sold out because of Isabelle's health and would need all my time
to support her. She has improved and I find myself in need of something to
do as I've never been able to tolerate idleness. I could build a set of ribs
easily as well as a set of feathers. Even the four spars dressed ready to
assemble. I'm sure there are others whose specialties could join in. Let's
all think of ways to help other Pieters and post your talents on this net.
Nathan
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OK - I need a way to get going. With a new family (came with the new
significant other), house under renovation and a business which keeps me
running, this could be plan. Still lots for me to do. My stepdaughter is
now interested in learning to fly in the company PA28. But someday I want
to show her what real flying is.
Bob.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Gene & Tammy
Sent: October 10, 2006 8:30 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
Nathan, What a great idea! It'll be interesting to see where this goes.
At this point in my life I won't have time to get involved but in a year or
two I would love to find the time to help someone get their project moving.
Not looking to make money, just looking to be involved with something I
love.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Isablcorky@aol.com
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
In a message dated 10/10/2006 2:46:03 PM Central Standard Time,
rgow@avionicsdesign.ca writes:
What about buying jigs (rib for example) from builders who are done
with them. Or buying ribs?
Any other ideas on fast tracking a project?
Your above questions stimulated my ole brain as to what could be done to
help you as your time is limited to construct similiar parts 32 times. There
should be some old or even semi old Pieters out there who would like to keep
their hands near the fire but can't build an entire Piet for various
reasons.. I sold out because of Isabelle's health and would need all my time
to support her. She has improved and I find myself in need of something to
do as I've never been able to tolerate idleness. I could build a set of ribs
easily as well as a set of feathers. Even the four spars dressed ready to
assemble. I'm sure there are others whose specialties could join in. Let's
all think of ways to help other Pieters and post your talents on this net.
Nathan
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.matronic
s.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
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| Subject: | fast tracking a project |
Yes, and I have looked at some projects. But it's a circle. If you haven't
built one, you may not spot the discrepancies. For sure I'd get the engine
done by someone who has been there and done that.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Douwe
Blumberg
Sent: October 11, 2006 8:48 AM
To: pietenpolgroup
Subject: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
Hi,
The best way to "fast track" a project in my opnion is to find a project
for sale and stand on someone else's shoulders. Just gotta make sure they
were a good builder.
You'll usually save a bunch of money as well.
Another huge time saver, if you've got the funds, is to just pay somebody
to do your engine for you.
Douwe
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| Subject: | fast tracking a project |
I'm a flyer not a builder.I just don't have the patience or the
wearwithal to do such a thing.I got to tell ya I was real lucky to get
C-IOVC from the people I got it from.They were excellent builders.You
can usually tell just by looking at something if it was done right and
besides I got another builders opinion.I finished a plane that was about
85 to 90 % finished and everything has worked out well.I even had help
and lots of it finishing her.I learned a lot just from what we had to
finish.I had real good crafts men working for me.There are real good
people out there willing to give of their time and effort and they don't
want a cent for it.They just want to help.They have taught me that very
important lesson as well.I help out now in anyway I can providing I'm
not doing something that may cause a fatality in the future.Look around
and you'll find the same thing and it's usually in your backyard.
________________________________
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Gow
Sent: October 11, 2006 9:19 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
Yes, and I have looked at some projects. But it's a circle. If you
haven't built one, you may not spot the discrepancies. For sure I'd get
the engine done by someone who has been there and done that.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Douwe
Blumberg
Sent: October 11, 2006 8:48 AM
To: pietenpolgroup
Subject: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
Hi,
The best way to "fast track" a project in my opnion is to find a
project for sale and stand on someone else's shoulders. Just gotta make
sure they were a good builder.
You'll usually save a bunch of money as well.
Another huge time saver, if you've got the funds, is to just pay
somebody to do your engine for you.
Douwe
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.mat
r
onics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
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| Subject: | Flippers slightly down when straight & level |
Has anyone tried to build an airfoil in the stab? In my model days I
routinely did this with excellent results.
Don't forget the International Piet fly-in this weekend in Blakesburg.
Cold here, naturally.
Jack Textor
www.textors.com
Mine has that same forward stick pull on it as well and although I
havn't been able to see it in flight I wouldn't be surprised if the
elevators are slightly down in order to compensate.I believe it may
because of the downward angle of the engine.Just a theory.Other pilots
have suggested 15 degree angle trim tabs 7 inch's long and with a one
inch grab and 2 inch surface on both elevators.Others have suggested a
triangular piece of wood velcroved to the trailing edge of the elevator
or duck taped there for temporary look see.Others still suggested
raising the trailing edge of the horizontal stab by =BC inch which would
involve also raising the rudder as well.I'm going to think on this over
the winter and try one of these in the spring and see what happens.But I
can see it being very fatiguing on long flights to put up with that pull
on the stick all the time.Another method is to put a bungee cord around
that contol stick to hold it back.I have the same setup in my N3 PUP.
________________________________
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John,
I'm doing it. It takes more time but I believe it should be stronger.
No tests yet!
Jack Textor
Has anyone used and engineered truss design for the wing spars, I was
curious about weight using a lower weight system that had equal or
greater strength rigidity and flex characteristic's. If anyone has used
such a system or researched it I would be interested in the findings
along with the build materials, dimensions and methodology.
Thanks
John
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| Subject: | Flippers slightly down when straight & level |
You mean like a flying tail;Now that is interesting.The tail would
create it's own lift.I may be wrong but don't they do this very thing
with the Zainair CH701(not sure of spelling there)but you catch my
drift.
________________________________
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack T.
Textor
Sent: October 11, 2006 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Flippers slightly down when straight &
level
Has anyone tried to build an airfoil in the stab? In my model days I
routinely did this with excellent results.
Don't forget the International Piet fly-in this weekend in Blakesburg.
Cold here, naturally.
Jack Textor
www.textors.com
Mine has that same forward stick pull on it as well and although I
havn't been able to see it in flight I wouldn't be surprised if the
elevators are slightly down in order to compensate.I believe it may
because of the downward angle of the engine.Just a theory.Other pilots
have suggested 15 degree angle trim tabs 7 inch's long and with a one
inch grab and 2 inch surface on both elevators.Others have suggested a
triangular piece of wood velcroved to the trailing edge of the elevator
or duck taped there for temporary look see.Others still suggested
raising the trailing edge of the horizontal stab by =BC inch which would
involve also raising the rudder as well.I'm going to think on this over
the winter and try one of these in the spring and see what happens.But I
can see it being very fatiguing on long flights to put up with that pull
on the stick all the time.Another method is to put a bungee cord around
that contol stick to hold it back.I have the same setup in my N3 PUP.
________________________________
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I heard back from Bob Grega today (the late John Grega's son)
here was his reply
--------------
Hi DJ,
Due to illness I haven't sold any plans since early spring. The LORD
willing GN-1 plans will again be available for sale in the near future.
Nice hearing from you and may God bless you and your family DJ.
Bob
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ed G." <flyboy_120@hotmail.com>
Hi John...The Britt's have a built up spar for the Piet that is pretty much
their standard spar set up. It is approved by their federal organization ( I
forget the designation offhand, PFA or something like that ). The fellow who
engineered it and sells plans for it will not sell them in the U.S. because
of litigation worries. It is a C section spar with a 1/8" plywood web and
spruce or fir caps. Last time I was at Brodhead in 2005 there was a fellow
there with a set he had built. The rear spars have slightly smaller caps
than the front ones. Ed G.
>From: amsafetyc@aol.com
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Pietenpol-List: wing Spars
>Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:51:01 -0400
>
> Has anyone used and engineered truss design for the wing spars, I was
>curious about weight using a lower weight system that had equal or greater
>strength rigidity and flex characteristic's. If anyone has used such a
>system or researched it I would be interested in the findings along with
>the build materials, dimensions and methodology.
>
>Thanks
>
>John
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Bob wrote-
>Is it fairly safe to take the metal parts from the plans and just build
>them?
I'm sure this has already been mentioned many times, but if you fabricate
the fittings to the plans you'll find many places where it will be difficult
(or impossible) to insert bolts, install nuts, or put cotter pins in
castellated nuts. There is no wiggle room and the fitting holes end up too
close to the finished fabric or wood surfaces and it is difficult to
assemble things. Most builders make the fittings later so that the mounting
ears, tangs, tabs, and other connecting points can be measured for where
things are going to go, or at least make the tabs a bit longer where it's
obvious that things are going to be tight. You can learn a lot about this
by looking at the fittings on a couple of Piets at a fly-in or among the
many photos on the web.
DJ Vegh, among others, used an online "draw it in CAD and we'll fabricate it
for you" service to pre-make all of his fittings and he was very pleased
with the outcome, but then again he may have added to the length of some of
his fittings. Oh, and he's also building a GN-1 and not a genuine Pietenpol
Aircamper ;o) And one last caution... do not even think of dealing with
Sirius Aviation or Replicraft, both of which have offered prefabricated
fittings for Pietenpols in the past.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Robert Gow" <rgow@avionicsdesign.ca>
Thanks. The bottom line I suppose is that these aircraft are not very
repeatable one to the other. Shouldn't be a surprise when no two Boeings
are the same. But I could make templates fro cardboard and trial fit them
when the time comes, then get them blasted out.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Oscar
Zuniga
Sent: October 11, 2006 2:34 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Old drawings
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Bob wrote-
>Is it fairly safe to take the metal parts from the plans and just build
>them?
I'm sure this has already been mentioned many times, but if you fabricate
the fittings to the plans you'll find many places where it will be difficult
(or impossible) to insert bolts, install nuts, or put cotter pins in
castellated nuts. There is no wiggle room and the fitting holes end up too
close to the finished fabric or wood surfaces and it is difficult to
assemble things. Most builders make the fittings later so that the mounting
ears, tangs, tabs, and other connecting points can be measured for where
things are going to go, or at least make the tabs a bit longer where it's
obvious that things are going to be tight. You can learn a lot about this
by looking at the fittings on a couple of Piets at a fly-in or among the
many photos on the web.
DJ Vegh, among others, used an online "draw it in CAD and we'll fabricate it
for you" service to pre-make all of his fittings and he was very pleased
with the outcome, but then again he may have added to the length of some of
his fittings. Oh, and he's also building a GN-1 and not a genuine Pietenpol
Aircamper ;o) And one last caution... do not even think of dealing with
Sirius Aviation or Replicraft, both of which have offered prefabricated
fittings for Pietenpols in the past.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Bill Church" <eng@canadianrogers.com>
John (and anyone else that's interested in the British built-up spar),
For a detailed look at the British built-up spar, with nice clear photos
and details of how to construct a set for yourself, take a look at Peter
Johnson's (from Australia) really well done build website. If you read
the details and refer to his materials list, you can determine the exact
dimensions for this method. It is reportedly lighter and stronger and
cheaper than a solid spruce spar.
http://www.cpc-world.com/
Go to Airframe Construction / Wings / Wing Spars for the details on the
spar construction
and Services and Suppliers / materials List / Wood Cutting List for
the wood sizes
By the way, Peter's Pietenpol looks like it will be ready to fly in the
not-too-distant future. Way to go Peter.
Bill C.
-----Original Message-----
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ed G." <flyboy_120@hotmail.com>
Hi John...The Britt's have a built up spar for the Piet that is pretty
much their standard spar set up.
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| Subject: | fast tracking a project |
Yes. I'm seriously looking at every solution right now. Time is passing
too quickly.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
harvey.rule@bell.ca
Sent: October 11, 2006 9:52 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
I'm a flyer not a builder.I just don't have the patience or the wearwithal
to do such a thing.I got to tell ya I was real lucky to get C-IOVC from the
people I got it from.They were excellent builders.You can usually tell just
by looking at something if it was done right and besides I got another
builders opinion.I finished a plane that was about 85 to 90 % finished and
everything has worked out well.I even had help and lots of it finishing
her.I learned a lot just from what we had to finish.I had real good crafts
men working for me.There are real good people out there willing to give of
their time and effort and they don't want a cent for it.They just want to
help.They have taught me that very important lesson as well.I help out now
in anyway I can providing I'm not doing something that may cause a fatality
in the future.Look around and you'll find the same thing and it's usually in
your backyard.
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert Gow
Sent: October 11, 2006 9:19 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
Yes, and I have looked at some projects. But it's a circle. If you
haven't built one, you may not spot the discrepancies. For sure I'd get the
engine done by someone who has been there and done that.
Bob
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Douwe
Blumberg
Sent: October 11, 2006 8:48 AM
To: pietenpolgroup
Subject: Pietenpol-List: fast tracking a project
Hi,
The best way to "fast track" a project in my opnion is to find a project
for sale and stand on someone else's shoulders. Just gotta make sure they
were a good builder.
You'll usually save a bunch of money as well.
Another huge time saver, if you've got the funds, is to just pay
somebody to do your engine for you.
Douwe
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.matron
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Can any one tell me the timing for the model A engine, and where they
found the information? I have a Slick mag and can only find information
as to a pin being placed in the engine to set the time.
Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time, Chet
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Peter W Johnson" <vk3eka@bigpond.net.au>
Thanks Bill,
Just waiting for the wind to die down so I can finish painting the last
wing.
Should be ready for some taxi tests at the end of the month.
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi, Australia
http://www.cpc-world.com
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Church
Sent: Thursday, 12 October 2006 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: wing Spars
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Bill Church" <eng@canadianrogers.com>
John (and anyone else that's interested in the British built-up spar),
For a detailed look at the British built-up spar, with nice clear photos
and details of how to construct a set for yourself, take a look at Peter
Johnson's (from Australia) really well done build website. If you read
the details and refer to his materials list, you can determine the exact
dimensions for this method. It is reportedly lighter and stronger and
cheaper than a solid spruce spar.
http://www.cpc-world.com/
Go to Airframe Construction / Wings / Wing Spars for the details on the
spar construction
and Services and Suppliers / materials List / Wood Cutting List for
the wood sizes
By the way, Peter's Pietenpol looks like it will be ready to fly in the
not-too-distant future. Way to go Peter.
Bill C.
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ed G." <flyboy_120@hotmail.com>
Hi John...The Britt's have a built up spar for the Piet that is pretty
much their standard spar set up.
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| Subject: | Re: Model A Engine |
Hi,
Model A timing is 28 degrees before TDC.
Source is Will Graff who has been flying his A powered Piet for many years.
Thats what I time my A to and it works.
Lou Larsen
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| Subject: | Chet Peek's book "The Pietenpol Story" |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Steve Ruse" <steve@wotelectronics.com>
Chet has received his book from the publisher, and is ready to start selling
copies. Until the end of the year, he will be distributing the book
himself, so the only way to get one is to e-mail him directly to order it.
I will get my copy Thursday afternoon and can't wait. I'll be sure to post
some thoughts on the book soon, I bet I'll have it read cover to cover in
two to three days.
His e-mail address is RBaron18@aol.com. I asked him today and he said he
will be taking orders for the book by e-mail, so don't hesitate to send him
an e-mail if you are interested. There are even a couple of pictures of my
plane in the book, and a little bit of information on my plane and how I
obtained it, so I'm particularly excited about the book.
If you don't know who Chet Peek is, he is an "Aviation Historian", who knows
plenty about aviation. He was in B-17s in WWII, and has plenty of hands-on
restoration and flying experience. He restored and flew a Curtis Jenny
which was actually for sale on Barnstormers recently. I'm sure he has
forgotten more about airplanes than I will ever learn. His most well known
book is "The Taylorcraft Story".
He is currently building a Model A Pietenpol, he has the fuselage built and
is nearly ready to run the engine. I've seen it in his garage, and the work
he does is great. I can't wait to see the finished product, I'm sure it
will be one of the nicest around. I hope to fly chase on its first flight.
Steve Ruse
Norman, OK
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| Subject: | Piets near to Tulsa, Ok |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: javier cruz <javcr@prodigy.net.mx>
Hi , i have two days off at Tulsa, Ok, any one near to Tulsa have any Piet
or Project and any spare time for show me it...
Thanks in advance
Javier Cruz
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