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1. 09:10 AM - Vintage altimeter on Ebay (HelsperSew@aol.com)
2. 10:48 AM - Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 03/21/08 ()
3. 12:43 PM - A New Person (Lagowski Morrow)
4. 02:48 PM - Highest elevation for A powered Piet? (helspersew@aol.com)
5. 06:12 PM - Re: Highest elevation for A powered Piet? (bhassel)
6. 06:20 PM - 3' Center Section (Gary Boothe)
7. 08:16 PM - Re: 3' Center Section (Steve Eldredge)
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Subject: | Vintage altimeter on Ebay |
OK fellas, here ya go. A 4" vintage non-sensitive altimeter on Ebay item #
320228332790, currently at $135.00. Does not have knob, but mine didn't
either. I found a nice knob from Mcmaster-Carr Supply. Good luck.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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Subject: | Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 03/21/08 |
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Subject: Pietenpol-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 03/21/08
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1. 04:39 AM - Windshield thickness (John Franklin)
2. 06:48 AM - Re: Windshield thickness (hvandervoo@aol.com)
3. 12:49 PM - Re: Windshield thickness (Don Emch)
4. 05:33 PM - Corvair engine package for sale (MikeD)
5. 09:16 PM - 1st rib (Gary Boothe)
________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
Time: 04:39:51 AM PST US
John,
There is a big difference in strength between Plexiglas and Lexan. he Lexan is
much stronger than the Plexiglas and is not notch sensetive. Lexan does not weather
well, turns yellow, and scratches much easier. Plexiglas can be strip heated
and formed much easier and will weather very well if you don't use Windex
as a cleaner. Plexiglas will also resist gasoline and Lexan will not especially
if stressed.
Stay with the .125" Plexiglas
Hope this helps
Stu Brown
From: John Franklin <jbfjr@peoplepc.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Windshield thickness
I have "access" to a large sheet of either Plexiglass or Lexan, I don't know which,
but it is only 0.078" thick...I think most of the builders are using 1/8",
so is this stuff too thin to use for a windshield?
John F.
GN-1 / Corvair
Richmond, TX
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Time: 06:48:40 AM PST US
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Windshield thickness
From: hvandervoo@aol.com
John,
I just checked mine and it is .08 standard home depot Lexan.
First day of Spring was a beautiful flying day, I skipped work early to
get a few minutes of flying in.
Regards
Hans
-----Original Message-----
From: John Franklin <jbfjr@peoplepc.com>
Sent: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 6:36 am
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Windshield thickness
I have "access" to a large sheet of either Plexiglass or Lexan, I don't
know
which, but it is only 0.078" thick...I think most of the builders are
using
1/8", so is this stuff too thin to use for a windshield?
John F.
GN-1 / Corvair
Richmond, TX
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Time: 12:49:50 PM PST US
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Windshield thickness
From: "Don Emch" <EmchAir@aol.com>
John,
Mine is .080" thick plexiglass. Seems to work fine although it wouldn't hurt to
have .125". The thinner is easier to work with I suppose.
Don Emch
NX899DE
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Time: 05:33:05 PM PST US
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Corvair engine package for sale
From: "MikeD" <mjdt@auracom.com>
I just listed a "firewall forward" sale item on Barnstormers.com. I am selling
the engine, cowl, prop, engine mount, and electrics from a project I recently
bought, since I already have a Continental planned for the aircraft. You'll find
it if you search "Corvair angine package".
The engine is converted per BHP's specs, has something like 40 hours run-in time
on a test stand, and no air time. The molded cowl parts were done on BHP's original
mold. The builder was keen on authenticity throughout the entire project.
Please take a look. We're planning to make the drive down from Ontario to Colorado
to pick this up somewhere in April, likely later in the month. Ideally for
a US customer we would dismount the engine etc. while there and ship it from
CO. Makes for a lighter trip home and fewer questions at the border.
I hope I have posted this in the spirit of the forum guidelines - it's the only
thing I have for sale, I'm not a peddler.
Cheers,
Mike D.
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Time: 09:16:22 PM PST US
From: "Gary Boothe" <gboothe@calply.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 1st rib
Fellow Pieters,
Today I built my first rib! It took about 2 hrs, including gluing and
nailing all the gussets. I know I'm not telling any of you anything you
don't already know, but I feel like there should be some sort of club, or
secret handshake.something!
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
WW Conversion 90% done,
Working on Tail Group (and ribs)
Do not archive!
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Let me introduce myself, a new person on the list-Jim Lagowski. a Pietenpol
builder in N.W. Michigan near Traverse City. I have been working on mine for
almost 4 years and am now within 2-3 months of hearing engine noise. This is
my 2nd plane, the first being an all-composite, 150mph, 2-place KIS which I
sold in '06.
My Piet. will use a 65hp Continental, hydraulic brakes, gas tank behind the
firewall, 3 piece wing and at least initally a metal prop that came with the
engine. This will help I think with weight and balance compared to a wood
prop and Model A engine. We'll see. The color scheme is ivory with green
trim, including scollops on the wings and vertical and horizontal
stabilizers. landing gear is like the Fly Baby, with no springs or bungees.
Just fat soft tires. My cabanes and landing gear Vees are laminated ash. I
still have to cover the fuselage and then paint, and then reinstall the
engine and make the engine cowlings. The tail pieces are done and painted
and the wings will be finish painted this coming week
My goal is to make Broadhead and Oshkosh this year.
I would be interested in hearing from you flyers what your experience has
been with speeds for planning purposes, such as cruise, stall, in the
pattern, on final etc. It is time to start outlining my test program. Since
I have a certified engine and prop I will only have to fly 25 hours before
taking passengers and leaving the local area. Thanks for your help!
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Subject: | Highest elevation for A powered Piet? |
I need opinions for the following: What would be the highest elevation for a base
of operations for an A powered Piet?
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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Subject: | Re: Highest elevation for A powered Piet? |
I know of at least one in Albuquerque - that's about a mile high. I'm in Santa
Fe and pattern altitude is about 7200 ft (though I haven't so much as bought
a stick of wood - yet). There are several in Colorado that I know of including
this one Subie Powered.
Bob
Santa Fe, NM
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Subject: | 3' Center Section |
Those who are increasing the center section to 3', are you diminishing the
wings by a like amount? Does anyone have a flying example of a 3 piece wing
with a 3' center section?
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
WW Conversion 90% done,
Working on Tail Group (and ribs)
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Clif Dawson
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 1st rib
That's just about where I am, started and finished the tailfeathers in 2000.
Now here it is, 2008 and 740 hours later. I'm working on my 3 ft center
section now. It's mounted but will be off again for tank fitting and
installation,
ply covering, etc.
This thing sure does look different with it sitting up there!.I keep
promising
myself I'll take pictures but I seem to spend that time making engine
noises. :-)
Clif
"So many worlds, so much to do, so little done, such things to be." ~ Lord
Alfred Tennyson
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From: HelsperSew@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 1st rib
Congratulations Gary!! Now you are on your way to a wonderful experience. I
am 8 years and counting. Hopefully you will finish sooner.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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Subject: | 3' Center Section |
Not that I know of, but I built mine with a 4' center section with vertica
l cabanes. I did take off the amount of wing panels to get the same wingsp
an.
Flies fine. Larger center section gave a slight increase in fuel capacity.
~14gallons.
Stevee
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Boothe
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 7:17 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 3' Center Section
Those who are increasing the center section to 3', are you diminishing the
wings by a like amount? Does anyone have a flying example of a 3 piece wing
with a 3' center section?
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
WW Conversion 90% done,
Working on Tail Group (and ribs)
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Clif Dawson
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 1st rib
That's just about where I am, started and finished the tailfeathers in 2000
.
Now here it is, 2008 and 740 hours later. I'm working on my 3 ft center
section now. It's mounted but will be off again for tank fitting and instal
lation,
ply covering, etc.
This thing sure does look different with it sitting up there!.I keep promis
ing
myself I'll take pictures but I seem to spend that time making engine noise
s. :-)
Clif
"So many worlds, so much to do, so little done, such things to be." ~ Lord
Alfred Tennyson
----- Original Message -----
From: HelsperSew@aol.com<mailto:HelsperSew@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 1st rib
Congratulations Gary!! Now you are on your way to a wonderful experience.
I am 8 years and counting. Hopefully you will finish sooner.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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