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1. 05:06 AM - Re: A65 oil filter screen (Ed G.)
2. 05:09 AM - Brodhead (Pietsrneat@aol.com)
3. 06:57 AM - Re: D & S Dimension Wood (Robert Gow)
4. 07:28 AM - Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection (slowbilder@comcast.net)
5. 07:40 AM - Re: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection (Phillips, Jack)
6. 07:41 AM - Re: A65 oil filter screen (Michael Conkling)
7. 07:55 AM - Re: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection ()
8. 07:59 AM - Re: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection ()
9. 08:31 AM - Re: D & S Dimension Wood (Pietsrneat@aol.com)
10. 02:10 PM - ELT installation (Oscar Zuniga)
11. 03:41 PM - Re: Piets near to Tulsa, Ok (javier cruz)
12. 03:51 PM - Re: Piets near to Tulsa, Ok (amsafetyc@aol.com)
13. 04:04 PM - Re: ELT installation (Mark Blackwell)
14. 05:00 PM - Piet project (Chet's Mail)
15. 05:23 PM - Re: Piet project (Amsafetyc@aol.com)
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Subject: | Re: A65 oil filter screen |
Hi Oscar..Not burst your bubble but for the info of others on the list
with square headed plugs. Eight point sockets for square headed plugs
and cheap hardware bolts are available at Sears/ Craftsman. If you've
ever bought a Craftsman tool set they are those weird looking coarse
toothed sockets that no one ever uses.
Ed G.
----- Original Message -----
From: Oscar Zuniga<mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com<mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:13 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A65 oil filter screen
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com<mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>>
My thanks to whoever it was that suggested inspection of the oil
screen
contents on the A65. I had really not wanted to bugger up the square
head
on the oil screen cover on mine anymore than it already was from 50+
years
of service, but knew it would have to be taken out for inspection
sooner or
later and every tool in my box was tending to slip on the corners. So
a
machinist friend of mine made me a square-head socket with a 3/8"
adapter so
I could use a standard ratchet on it without further messing up the
corners
of the square head, and also dressed the corners of the cap to give
the new
tool an excellent purchase on all four faces and corners of the square
head.
Per your suggestions on this great list, I carefully pulled the screen
and
washed it out in a coffee filter with avgas, let the liquid evaporate,
and
found only some minute particles of dust and a few pieces of the usual
crud... nothing shiny or metallic. This A65 is good to keep flying,
and now
I have a quick and reliable way to pull the screen without resorting
to
measures that knock the corners off the square head again.
And no, I don't have any of these for sale. It's a one-off piece, and
he
engraved it, "Screw-Off Tool Co."
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com<mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net<http://www.flysquirrel.net/>
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List<http://www.matronics.co
m/Navigator?Pietenpol-List>
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I am recently back to the list after more than 10 years, so please forgive
me if I ask dumb questions as a result of being out of the loop.
Does Brodhead coincide with the first weekend of AirVenture? Next year
will be my first opportunity to make it, so I would like to plan for it now.
What is the story on camping of hotels?
Dave: Thanks again for the spruce. It is truly beautiful stuff, and all
the old news letters were almost worth the price alone.
JM: I'm still interested in that A motor you have.
Mike Cuy: Are you still around? What a great inspiration you have been,
along with Grant Mac.
Ron
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Subject: | D & S Dimension Wood |
Ah spell checkers. I was sitting with Transport Canada late on night, 4 of
them, 6 of us. The were reviewing our reports on a Dash-7. One TCCA eng
starts laughing, passes the report to the next person who starts laughing
and so on. It was my report. Seems the spell checker didn't know I meant
fuel shut-off valve, not shit-off valve.
Bob.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Skip-Cinda
Gadd
Sent: October 16, 2006 10:42 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: D & S Dimension Wood
Bob, You probably got the idea, but I meant Dave is a conscientious
builder. Spell check doesn't help when your misspelled word is the correct
spelling for some other word. ;)
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: Skip-Cinda Gadd
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: 10/16/2006 9:00:50 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: D & S Dimension Wood
Hi Bob,
I have not used Dave's products. I have seen his Piet project. He took
his uncovered fuselage to Brodhead 2005, some on the list may remember it
there. Dave is a very conciseness builder. He is selling assemblies not just
dimension lumber.
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Gow
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: 10/16/2006 9:06:21 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: D & S Dimension Wood
Has anyone used this gentleman's products?
http://home.frognet.net/~rdstephe/
Bob
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Subject: | Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection |
I received my Airworthiness Ceertificate for my Piet last week. I used a local
Designee whose standard charge is $300 plus mileage. When we scheduled the inspection
he said that he might have his supervisor along to supervise the inspection.
My first thought was that he was liable to be extra picky with his FAA
supervisor looking over his shoulder. On the day of the inspection the Designee
and the FAA supervisor both showed up. The inspection went quite smoothly.
The paperwork was in order, and they did not find any fault with the aircraft
other than spotting two nuts that had not been safetied. They did have a
few constructive suggestions on minor items. When I received the C of A I got
out my checkbook to pay the Designee but he said "I can not charge for a supervised
inspection. I have to do supervised inspections periodically to maintain
my status and I am not allowed to charge for them." I lucked in on that one.
The FAA is pushing the recommendation that homebuilts have ELTs during the test
period even though they recognize that the regulations do not require it. I
was not going to install one until my time was flown off, but I have gone ahead
and purchased one. I think I am going to mount it on the floor of the rear
pit, but I have not figured out where the antenna will go.
Between the need for more tailwheel time, the weather in Michigan, and my travel
schedule, I suspect I will not get my first flight in until Spring, but we shall
see.
Bob Humbert
Battle Creek, MI
N491RH
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<DIV>I received my Airworthiness Ceertificate for my Piet last week. I used
a local Designee whose standard charge is $300 plus mileage. When we
scheduled the inspection he said that he might have his supervisor along to supervise
the inspection. My first thought was that he was liable to be extra
picky with his FAA supervisor looking over his shoulder. On the day
of the inspection the Designee and the FAA supervisor both showed up. The
inspection went quite smoothly. The paperwork was in order, and they did
not find any fault with the aircraft other than spotting two nuts that had
not been safetied. They did have a few constructive suggestions on minor
items. When I received the C of A I got out my checkbook to pay the Designee
but he said "I can not charge for a supervised inspection. I have
to do supervised inspections periodically to maintain my status and I am not allowed
to charge for them." I lucked in on that
one.<
/DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>The FAA is pushing the recommendation that homebuilts have ELTs during the
test period even though they recognize that the regulations do not require it.
I was not going to install one until my time was flown off, but I have
gone ahead and purchased one. I think I am going to mount it on the floor
of the rear pit, but I have not figured out where the antenna will go.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Between the need for more tailwheel time, the weather in Michigan, and my
travel schedule, I suspect I will not get my first flight in until Spring, but
we shall see.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Bob Humbert</DIV>
<DIV>Battle Creek, MI</DIV>
<DIV>N491RH</DIV>
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Subject: | Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection |
Congratulations, Bob!
You are just a little bit away from the greatest feeling on (or off)
earth.
FWIW, I mounted my ELT antenna underneath the helmet box, behind the
rear seat. I had to make a large (24" by 24") aluminum groundplane for
it. Pain in the butt for something you hope to never use. Mine never
went off when I had a forced landing, even through the broken axle and
groundloop.
Good luck with your first flight!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
slowbilder@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection
I received my Airworthiness Ceertificate for my Piet last week.
I used a local Designee whose standard charge is $300 plus mileage.
When we scheduled the inspection he said that he might have his
supervisor along to supervise the inspection. My first thought was that
he was liable to be extra picky with his FAA supervisor looking over his
shoulder. On the day of the inspection the Designee and the FAA
supervisor both showed up. The inspection went quite smoothly. The
paperwork was in order, and they did not find any fault with the
aircraft other than spotting two nuts that had not been safetied. They
did have a few constructive suggestions on minor items. When I received
the C of A I got out my checkbook to pay the Designee but he said "I can
not charge for a supervised inspection. I have to do supervised
inspections periodically to maintain my status and I am not allowed to
charge for them." I lucked in on that one.< /DIV>
The FAA is pushing the recommendation that homebuilts have ELTs
during the test period even though they recognize that the regulations
do not require it. I was not going to install one until my time was
flown off, but I have gone ahead and purchased one. I think I am going
to mount it on the floor of the rear pit, but I have not figured out
where the antenna will go.
Between the need for more tailwheel time, the weather in
Michigan, and my travel schedule, I suspect I will not get my first
flight in until Spring, but we shall see.
Bob Humbert
Battle Creek, MI
N491RH
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Subject: | Re: A65 oil filter screen |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael Conkling <hpvs@southwind.net>
Or check with a Farm Supply store (Tractor Supply, etc.) -- a lot of the
old farm machinery had square headed nuts & bolts.
Mike C.
Pretty Prairie, KS
Ed G. wrote:
> Hi Oscar..Not burst your bubble but for the info of others on the list
> with square headed plugs. Eight point sockets for square headed plugs
> and cheap hardware bolts are available at Sears/ Craftsman. If you've
> ever bought a Craftsman tool set they are those weird looking coarse
> toothed sockets that no one ever uses.
> Ed G.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Oscar Zuniga <mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>
> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> <mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:13 PM
> *Subject:* Pietenpol-List: A65 oil filter screen
>
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com <mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>>
>
> My thanks to whoever it was that suggested inspection of the oil
> screen
> contents on the A65. I had really not wanted to bugger up the
> square head
> on the oil screen cover on mine anymore than it already was from
> 50+ years
> of service, but knew it would have to be taken out for inspection
> sooner or
> later and every tool in my box was tending to slip on the
> corners. So a
> machinist friend of mine made me a square-head socket with a 3/8"
> adapter so
> I could use a standard ratchet on it without further messing up
> the corners
> of the square head, and also dressed the corners of the cap to
> give the new
> tool an excellent purchase on all four faces and corners of the
> square head.
>
> Per your suggestions on this great list, I carefully pulled the
> screen and
> washed it out in a coffee filter with avgas, let the liquid
> evaporate, and
> found only some minute particles of dust and a few pieces of the
> usual
> crud... nothing shiny or metallic. This A65 is good to keep
> flying, and now
> I have a quick and reliable way to pull the screen without
> resorting to
> measures that knock the corners off the square head again.
>
> And no, I don't have any of these for sale. It's a one-off piece,
> and he
> engraved it, "Screw-Off Tool Co."
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com <mailto:taildrags@hotmail.com>
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Subject: | Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection |
Usually a good place for the antenia is right behind the back seat on
the turtle deck.Since it's a good idea to put a metal plate under the
antenia mount for ground and array dispersal then it's an excellent
place to put it.You have to be careful upon entry though so you don't
kick it when swinging the leg over if your a tall guy.Since I'm a little
fart ,I don't have to worry about that.I have yet to install mine but
when I do,that's where it's going.
________________________________
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
slowbilder@comcast.net
Sent: October 18, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection
I received my Airworthiness Ceertificate for my Piet last week. I used
a local Designee whose standard charge is $300 plus mileage. When we
scheduled the inspection he said that he might have his supervisor along
to supervise the inspection. My first thought was that he was liable to
be extra picky with his FAA supervisor looking over his shoulder. On
the day of the inspection the Designee and the FAA supervisor both
showed up. The inspection went quite smoothly. The paperwork was in
order, and they did not find any fault with the aircraft other than
spotting two nuts that had not been safetied. They did have a few
constructive suggestions on minor items. When I received the C of A I
got out my checkbook to pay the Designee but he said "I can not charge
for a supervised inspection. I have to do supervised inspections
periodically to maintain my status and I am not allowed to charge for
them." I lucked in on that one.< /DIV>
The FAA is pushing the recommendation that homebuilts have ELTs during
the test period even though they recognize that the regulations do not
require it. I was not going to install one until my time was flown off,
but I have gone ahead and purchased one. I think I am going to mount it
on the floor of the rear pit, but I have not figured out where the
antenna will go.
Between the need for more tailwheel time, the weather in Michigan, and
my travel schedule, I suspect I will not get my first flight in until
Spring, but we shall see.
Bob Humbert
Battle Creek, MI
N491RH
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Subject: | Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection |
Congrats on receiving your endorsement.We look forward to hearing about
your flights!You'll really enjoy this bird!
________________________________
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
slowbilder@comcast.net
Sent: October 18, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Airworthiness Cdertificate Inspection
I received my Airworthiness Ceertificate for my Piet last week. I used
a local Designee whose standard charge is $300 plus mileage. When we
scheduled the inspection he said that he might have his supervisor along
to supervise the inspection. My first thought was that he was liable to
be extra picky with his FAA supervisor looking over his shoulder. On
the day of the inspection the Designee and the FAA supervisor both
showed up. The inspection went quite smoothly. The paperwork was in
order, and they did not find any fault with the aircraft other than
spotting two nuts that had not been safetied. They did have a few
constructive suggestions on minor items. When I received the C of A I
got out my checkbook to pay the Designee but he said "I can not charge
for a supervised inspection. I have to do supervised inspections
periodically to maintain my status and I am not allowed to charge for
them." I lucked in on that one.< /DIV>
The FAA is pushing the recommendation that homebuilts have ELTs during
the test period even though they recognize that the regulations do not
require it. I was not going to install one until my time was flown off,
but I have gone ahead and purchased one. I think I am going to mount it
on the floor of the rear pit, but I have not figured out where the
antenna will go.
Between the need for more tailwheel time, the weather in Michigan, and
my travel schedule, I suspect I will not get my first flight in until
Spring, but we shall see.
Bob Humbert
Battle Creek, MI
N491RH
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Subject: | Re: D & S Dimension Wood |
In a message dated 10/18/2006 10:05:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rgow@avionicsdesign.ca writes:
Ah spell checkers. I was sitting with Transport Canada late on night, 4 of
them, 6 of us. The were reviewing our reports on a Dash-7. One TCCA eng
starts laughing, passes the report to the next person who starts laughing and
so on. It was my report. Seems the spell checker didn't know I meant fuel
shut-off valve, not shit-off valve.
Bob.
Hilarious!
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Subject: | ELT installation |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
There is a picture of the ELT transmitter, antenna, and COM antenna on 41CC
at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/PB300005.JPG
Corky constructed the ground plane out of a flat piece of aluminum sheet
with upturned edges for stiffening, screwed it to the lower longerons behind
the pilot's seat, and installed the COM antenna where it's shown. Please
ignore superfluous holes in the aluminum sheet ;o) The coax cable from the
COM antenna feeds to the pilot's position through a hole in the seat back
when a handheld is in use, otherwise it's coiled up back behind the seat in
the helmet bag and both antennas are concealed in the aft fuselage.
I moved the ELT from up between the passenger's feet to back on the ground
plane and installed the ELT whip antenna on the same ground plane as far
from the COM antenna as I could get it and still clear everyting. I realize
it isn't optimal, but then again Piet flying is mostly NORDO anyway.
The ELT did not activate when the plane nosed over almost two years ago, but
I've dutifully replaced the battery with a new one and reinstalled it per
Narco's instructions and it tests loud and clear with a whoop-whoop on any
nearby radios tuned to 121.5.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | Re: Piets near to Tulsa, Ok |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: javier cruz <javcr@prodigy.net.mx>
Hi friends
I want to thanks to Jim Markle and his family for that great afternoon,
talking about Piets, the Pietenpol listers, engines, etc. after to see for 3
or 4 year just pictures, movies etc. i was a pleasure to see his real Piet
and the best , that old Ford A engine running was fantastic..that things are
posible for this list..i have the chance for look another project(some years
ago) on Santa Rosa, The beutifull Hans Vander Piet , all VERY KIND PEOPLE
i hope that some time i have the chance to pay this on Mexico..
By the way, i have a doubt whit the President of TACO, any time that i have
to fly to south of Texas i will find him for pay that..
Javier Cruz
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Subject: | Re: Piets near to Tulsa, Ok |
Javier,
I couldn't agree more, Jim, Hans and Chris have all been gracious hosts and interesting
people to chat with, they can really get the encouragement going to get
building. I cant wait to get started, actually I was thinking about trying
to acquire a project and finish someone else's work so I can get flying sooner.
Those guys are great, I hope to continue to meet, greet ad spend time with the
rest of the piet builders community as I travel around. I can wait to see more,
its been an experience so far and an education to say the least for which I
too thank them for the time and experience.
Jim's model A is a real sweet sounding machine!
John
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From: javcr@prodigy.net.mx
Sent: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piets near to Tulsa, Ok
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: javier cruz <javcr@prodigy.net.mx>
Hi friends
I want to thanks to Jim Markle and his family for that great afternoon,
talking about Piets, the Pietenpol listers, engines, etc. after to see for 3
or 4 year just pictures, movies etc. i was a pleasure to see his real Piet
and the best , that old Ford A engine running was fantastic..that things are
posible for this list..i have the chance for look another project(some years
ago) on Santa Rosa, The beutifull Hans Vander Piet , all VERY KIND PEOPLE
i hope that some time i have the chance to pay this on Mexico..
By the way, i have a doubt whit the President of TACO, any time that i have
to fly to south of Texas i will find him for pay that..
Javier Cruz
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Subject: | Re: ELT installation |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Mark Blackwell <markb1958@verizon.net>
I used to remember how many G's it took to activate the ELT. Maybe
someone still does, but a nose over isn't likely to do it. When adding
one make sure its to the new standard. They are surposed to be much
more reliable in both activating when they should, and cutting down on
the false alarms.
If the FAA is encouraging ELT's during the testing, at least this time I
agree with them. Though you won't be far from an airport during
testing, its also the time frame where the airframe and engine are
unproven yet. Be bad to spend the night in your just finished airplane
in the middle of a field with a few broken bones, when you could be
anywhere in the test area. An airplane as light as the Piet also
doesn't necessarily make enough noise when it hits that someone will be
assured of hearing the impact if you are any distance from a home.
Some advise for testing came from one of the wise pilots you run into in
airports.
1 At least a handheld radio
2 Later he added a cell phone is a must have (even though you may not
go down where it will work, the odds now are improving that it will) and
the more modern ones have a GPS feature that will tell the operator
where you are calling from.
3. Make sure you narrow down where you are going in the test area to
someone and let them know when you are going to be back. If no one is
around to do that, file a VFR local flight plan. You want to make sure
someone is on the way as soon as possible.
4. Wear a parachute if at all possible and get some training on how to
use it. The most likely times you would need it during proving the
structure of the airframe. I know of one accident where the only thing
holding the wings on was the fabric and the airplane flew 14 hours
before it failed. This is the time a control system failure, structural
failure or any of a number of unseen possiblities could leave you with
an unflyable airplane. He also recommended that you decide before hand
the altitude you need to have to jump and situations that would require
you to jump.
His face went stone cold for a second then. After searching your soul
and you are going to be tempted to try to save the airplane because you
built it, spent years working on it, thousands of dollars, and a great
deal of pride in it because you built it, then get someone else to test
it. You have to be both willing and impartial enough to watch it burn
from a parachute harness to really be emotionally detached enough to
stay safe. Some people can, and others can't. From the look on his
face I suspect he had been to a funeral to prove it but never said.
Smart man. Id be interest in the precautions others take in testing
their new birds.
Oscar Zuniga wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> There is a picture of the ELT transmitter, antenna, and COM antenna on
> 41CC at http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/PB300005.JPG
>
> Corky constructed the ground plane out of a flat piece of aluminum
> sheet with upturned edges for stiffening, screwed it to the lower
> longerons behind the pilot's seat, and installed the COM antenna where
> it's shown. Please ignore superfluous holes in the aluminum sheet
> ;o) The coax cable from the COM antenna feeds to the pilot's position
> through a hole in the seat back when a handheld is in use, otherwise
> it's coiled up back behind the seat in the helmet bag and both
> antennas are concealed in the aft fuselage.
>
> I moved the ELT from up between the passenger's feet to back on the
> ground plane and installed the ELT whip antenna on the same ground
> plane as far from the COM antenna as I could get it and still clear
> everyting. I realize it isn't optimal, but then again Piet flying is
> mostly NORDO anyway.
>
> The ELT did not activate when the plane nosed over almost two years
> ago, but I've dutifully replaced the battery with a new one and
> reinstalled it per Narco's instructions and it tests loud and clear
> with a whoop-whoop on any nearby radios tuned to 121.5.
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
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John:
I have a fusealoge and all the wing ribs for sale. I purchased a flying
Piet from Mrs Don Hicks in Alabama a few months back and have no need
for them. Let me know what you have to trade?
Also it takes 5G's to set off an ELT.
Chet
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Amsafetyc@aol.com
Chet,
Let's discuss, contact me direct at amsafetyc@aol.com we can exchange info privately.
John
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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From: "Chet's Mail" <Chethartley1@mchsi.com>
To:<pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Piet project
John:
I have a fusealoge and all the wing ribs for sale. I purchased a flying Piet from
Mrs Don Hicks in Alabama a few months back and have no need for them. Let me
know what you have to trade?
Also it takes 5G's to set off an ELT.
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