---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/05/07: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:21 PM - Re: Tail Instalation (Rcaprd@aol.com) 2. 11:14 PM - Re: Landing Gear (Peter W Johnson) 3. 11:43 PM - sky scout (Dick Navratil) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:21:47 PM PST US From: Rcaprd@aol.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Instalation In a message dated 11/4/2007 11:25:14 AM Central Standard Time, catdesigns@att.net writes: Basically will my bolt holes be slightly off and the tail no longer fit properly? Yes, the holes will be off a little. You could shim with the number of fabric layers that will be installed on the fuse, and the stabs, then drill the holes. Before drilling for the lower rudder hinge, you should also shim with the number of fabric layers, too. Chuck G. NX770CG ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:14:33 PM PST US From: "Peter W Johnson" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Landing Gear Rick, Thanks. Cheers Peter. _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Holland Sent: Monday, 5 November 2007 1:57 PM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing Gear Peter As far as adjusting the gear for the loaded condition, I built a Cub (GN-1) style gear with die springs. I was told after I finished the gear that the springs should be pre-loaded before finish welding them (loaded by how much I don't know). Anyhow mine are setup so the wheels are vertical with just the fuselage and my weight, how it's going to work with the engine and wing weight I will soon find out. gday Rick On 11/4/07, Peter W Johnson wrote: Shad, That's what I did. I'm not sure if there are any changes to the geometry on Load or No Load conditions. I'm going to measure mine and see what happens. Cheers Peter Wonthaggi Australia HYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/" \nhttp://www.cpc-world.com _____ From: HYPERLINK "mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com" \nowner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com" \n owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of shad bell Sent: Monday, 5 November 2007 9:26 AM \npietenpol-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing Gear If my memory serves me correctly, getting the split axles streight shouldn't be any harder than getting it streight on the strieght axle (wooden gear). I think what Dad did was get his axles, and a piece of steel tubing that fit thrugh the inside of the axles, made a jig that was the same as his fuselage fittings, and welded the axles on the gear legs with the tube inside the axles. This results in 0 degree toe , streight axles. And after welding the axles on take the long piece of tubing out of the axles. 1. weld up legs in flat jig (like a steel fuselage) 2. weld pivot points on legs where gear attatches to fuselage 3. make a Mock-up (jig) of bottom of fuselage and bolt the landing gear legs to it. 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I pretty much have told her I would do it and am looking at what to build. Having done 2 Piets already I need something different now. Has anyone built a Skyscout? I have the Flying Glider manual plans. I would order a full size set. I am interested in comments on how it flies and comparisions and whatever. 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