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1. 07:33 PM - Model A eng Hot (Chet's Mail)
2. 07:44 PM - first flight (Dick Navratil)
3. 08:38 PM - Re: first flight (Brian Kraut)
4. 08:38 PM - Re: Model A eng Hot (Brian Kraut)
5. 08:57 PM - Re: first flight (Max Hegler)
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Gentelman:
While flying 920Y today after working on a radiator pin hole. We top off
the coolant, and filled the gas tank with 100 LL.
The first take off everything was good untill downwind when the water
temp rose to about 200 degrees. On base and final the temp droped to 170
degrees. So after the second take off the temp went to 200 again. So we
cut the pattern short and landed, while taxi in I started to get some
white smoke from the #4 exhaust pipe.
After shut down I was only able to add about one cup of coolent. Pulled
the # 4 plug and found some water in the cylinder.
What are your thoughts? As to jump in temp and smoke.
Chet
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Hey all
I finally got to fly the new Piet today. That radial engine really has
some kick. The tail comes up quickly and it is very smooth in flight.
A special thanks to all who helped in the building process, especially
the crew at Sun n Fun where the components were build, Skip, P.F. and
all the others.
Dick N.
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That is beautifull. Is that one of the Rotec radials?
I love the external elevator horn. Gives it a great antique look.
Brian Kraut
Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
www.engalt.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dick Navratil
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:43 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: first flight
Hey all
I finally got to fly the new Piet today. That radial engine really has
some kick. The tail comes up quickly and it is very smooth in flight.
A special thanks to all who helped in the building process, especially the
crew at Sun n Fun where the components were build, Skip, P.F. and all the
others.
Dick N.
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Blown head gasket or a cracked block. If you start it up with the radiator
cap off you should be able to feel exhaust pulses coming out the radiator.
Brian Kraut
Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
www.engalt.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Chet's Mail
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:32 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Model A eng Hot
Gentelman:
While flying 920Y today after working on a radiator pin hole. We top off
the coolant, and filled the gas tank with 100 LL.
The first take off everything was good untill downwind when the water temp
rose to about 200 degrees. On base and final the temp droped to 170 degrees.
So after the second take off the temp went to 200 again. So we cut the
pattern short and landed, while taxi in I started to get some white smoke
from the #4 exhaust pipe.
After shut down I was only able to add about one cup of coolent. Pulled
the # 4 plug and found some water in the cylinder.
What are your thoughts? As to jump in temp and smoke.
Chet
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| Subject: | Re: first flight |
Dick,
Congratulations! My wife really liked the looks of your Piet and wants
me to switch from the Model A to the Rotec...says it might be my
Christmas present. I may be seeking you out for guidance...
Take Care,
Max
----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Navratil
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: first flight
Hey all
I finally got to fly the new Piet today. That radial engine really
has some kick. The tail comes up quickly and it is very smooth in
flight.
A special thanks to all who helped in the building process, especially
the crew at Sun n Fun where the components were build, Skip, P.F. and
all the others.
Dick N.
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