---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 12/18/07: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:54 AM - tailwheel (Oscar Zuniga) 2. 02:49 PM - Rib Re-inforcing tapes (skellytownflyer) 3. 05:15 PM - Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes (dwilson) 4. 07:32 PM - Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes (skellytownflyer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:54:15 AM PST US From: Oscar Zuniga Subject: Pietenpol-List: tailwheel I was not in the market for a new tailwheel, just thinking about picking up a used Matco that is available. It would be the older design. Hans, as far as SWRFI in Hondo, I believe the word is that EAA headquarters has ruled that the regional fly-ins can't use "EAA" in the name and can't use the headquarters insurance blanket, so it would be prohibitively expens ive for each regional fly-in to insure and operate independently. While th ere is something to be said for the big regional fly-ins, Pietenpolers seem to gravitate more toward the down-home, grass field, family events anyway. I was a little gun-shy about flying into Hondo NORDO anyway, what with al l the fast guys zooming all over the place. We'll see if the other regiona l fly-ins fall by the wayside as well. Probably not Sun 'n' Fun, but some of the others. So here's the story of Santa and the FAA checkride: === Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal Aviation Administration, and it was shortly before Christmas when the FAA examiner arrived. In preparation, Santa had the elves wash the sled and bathe all the reindee r. Santa got his logbook out and made sure all his paperwork was in order. The examiner walked slowly around the sled. He checked the reindeer harness es, the landing gear, and Rudolf's nose. He painstakingly reviewed Santa's weight and balance calculations for the sled's enormous payload. Finally, they were ready for the checkride. Santa got in, fastened his seat belt and shoulder harness, and checked the compass. Then the examiner hoppe d in carrying, to Santa's surprise, a shotgun. "What's that for?" asked Santa incredulously. The examiner winked and said, "I'm not supposed to tell you this, but you'r e gonna lose an engine on takeoff." ===================== Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags@hotmail.comwebsite at http://w ww.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:49:18 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rib Re-inforcing tapes From: "skellytownflyer" I am about ready to do the final stretch on the horizontal stab fabric and then rib stitch. I have never used the self sticking tape before.do I need to stick it on and stitch first or brush on the first coat of poly brush and then stick it on? always just had plain tape before.Thanks.Raymond Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152969#152969 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:15:14 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes From: "dwilson" If you follow the sequence in the Poly-Fiber Manual you seal the fabric with poly-brush prior to applying the re-inforcing tape. After you apply the reinforcing tapes and rib stitch, this tape will get a coat of poly-brush applied prior to the application of the pinked finishing tapes. ( Hint ) use a straight edge and a number 2 pencil to draw two parallel lines 1 inch from the center on both sides of each rib. Apply the bed of poly-brush between the lines. Cut your tapes with a razor blade by holding the blade perpindicular to the fabric and pulling the tape against the blade. This is how the Pro's from Poly Fiber do it. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152993#152993 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:06 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes From: "skellytownflyer" Thanks-that is what I read and have done in the past.however the self sticking tapes are new to me and I didn't know if they were out when the manual was written.the only guy I have asked that has used the stick on tapes says he installs it before coating the polybrush and it worked for him.but like you I read the manual to say the brush coat first.Raymond Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=153026#153026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.