---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/15/08: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:40 AM - Don E's flare/float Observations (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]) 2. 08:34 AM - Re: Fuel Transfer Tank. (Michael Silvius) 3. 01:52 PM - Aileron hinge gap (Jack T. Textor) 4. 02:06 PM - Re: Aileron hinge gap (Ben Charvet) 5. 04:40 PM - Re: Wood in Twin Cities (Dennis Engelkenjohn) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:40:25 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Don E's flare/float Observations From: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]" My numbers on final are exactly what Don Emch quoted in carrying 60 mph on final gives some time in the flare float. and is helpful on windy days when the gusts can go to a lull and that extra few mph helps not to 'drop out' if you get behind trees that shield the wind or just hit a lull. 55 mph is the sweet spot for my Piet giving enough time to feel for the runway but not enough to contemplate life and 50 gives you no grace, no second chances, no call from governor, or no kitchen pass from embarrassing touchdowns but if executed properly yields a very short landing roll. Your mileage may vary. Mike C. in Ohio ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:34:40 AM PST US From: "Michael Silvius" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuel Transfer Tank. Tractor Suply and Northern tool have these set ups though I personaly would go with the hand pump version. tank: http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_105 51_10001_43260_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1 hand pump: http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_105 51_10001_36408_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1 electric pump: http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_105 51_10001_36410_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1 Michael in snowy Maine ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Eldredge To: Stinson@yahoogroups.com ; pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:10 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuel Transfer Tank. As I'm a mogas user, I've grown tired of hauling 5 Gallon cans, and hoisting them to the top of my wing. I'm envisioning a truck bed mount transfer tank. Anyone built one, or used one? Safety is important, as is convenience. I'm imagining a 40-50 gallon tank with a 12v pump. Thanks, Steve Eldredge 47' Stinson 108-2 and Pietenpol Aircamper stinson@byu.edu ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:52:01 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aileron hinge gap From: "Jack T. Textor" Hello all, The plans call for a 3/8" gap between the wing and the top of the aileron. Is this for the barn door hinges to fit, or to leave enough space for the aileron to deflect down? I'm using a piano hinge which is 3/16 thick, should I drop it to a =BC inch or so? Thanks! Jack www.textor.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:06:14 PM PST US From: Ben Charvet Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Aileron hinge gap Hi Jack. I'm at the same stage and decided to go with the plans. That area is going to have cloth, and tape on the edge, along with the paint. I figured that the extra 1/8 or so would come in handy. When its all together, I guess you could plane the trailing edge to get a perfect look anyway.... I cut out my left side aileron spars yesterday/today. Spent the afternoon making the aileron bellcranks. Hope to glue the spar for the front of the aileron after I drill the holes for the bellcrank. Isn't this stage fun? Ben Charvet Jack T. Textor wrote: > > Hello all, > > The plans call for a 3/8 gap between the wing and the top of the > aileron. Is this for the barn door hinges to fit, or to leave enough > space for the aileron to deflect down? Im using a piano hinge which > is 3/16 thick, should I drop it to a inch or so? > > Thanks! > > Jack > > www.textor.com > > * > > > * ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:40:32 PM PST US From: "Dennis Engelkenjohn" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wood in Twin Cities Hi Kirk: Glad to see you are back. Went to your blog. Saw the landing gear part also. I got a free set of spindles from a Tcraft and tried to build a landing gear using them. To explain further, they are tapered and take two different size bearings. there is no way that I can find to put a tube in between them for alignment. They are driving me nuts, I feel your pain. Congratulations on the new job. Closing trade schools is one of the stupidest things administrations do, but politically correct. Everyone is going to college right? By the way, there is a blade called a "zipper" a 6" by 1/16" fiberglas reinforced blade that runs on a 4 1/2" grinder with the guard off. You have to be real careful, but it slices through steel like a hot knife through butter and you can back off before you get the steel too hot. dennis ----- Original Message ----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.