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1. 05:42 AM - Re: Dual Time (Milt Atkinson)
2. 05:53 AM - Re: Dual Time (Peter W Johnson)
3. 07:19 AM - Re: Dual Time (Glenn Thomas)
4. 11:42 AM - Re: Dual Time (gswartley)
5. 02:49 PM - Re: Re: Dual Time (Peter W Johnson)
6. 06:09 PM - Re: one piece wing (Dick Navratil)
7. 06:17 PM - Re: Re: Center wing question.. polished aluminum and wood OK? (Dick Navratil)
8. 07:44 PM - Re: Center wing question.. polished aluminum and wood OK? (jimd)
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Any reason for changing the wheels? Was it part of the being "squirrelly" ?
Milt Atkinson
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter W
Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:56 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Dual Time
Hi Guys,
What a difference some duel time makes!
I changed the wheels on my Piet to 6 x 8.00 aircraft wheels instead of the
24 inch wire ones. On Monday I had some dual time with an experienced tail
wheel pilot/instructor. The difference is very noticeable. Going from "this
airplane is squirrelly" to "very docile, nice flyer". The Corvair handled
the passenger (first time with two people on board) with no problems. The
temps are all very good now, even a bit cold. The oil pressure worries me a
little because it is getting too high! On climb out (around 3000 rpm) on a
cool morning I can see between 60 and 80 psi. I'll have to take it for a
long fly and see what happens when the engine is really warm.
I did some more circuit work this morning and found things a lot easier. I
still have the adrenaline rush on a good landing but feel far more in
control.
I have just ordered a Zodiac 601 XL kit so no doubt that will have a Corvair
on the front of it.
Check out the web site for some new pictures.
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://www.cpc-world.com <http://www.cpc-world.com/>
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Milt,
Yes, being a low time tail wheel pilot, I found the large spoke wheels
had
no give and would do what they liked. The soft 8.00 tires on the 6 inch
wheels are have much more give and seem to be more controllable. Dual
time
has helped as well (probably more than the wheels!!!).
Cheers
Peter.
Wonthaggi Australia
HYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/"http://www.cpc-world.com
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Milt
Atkinson
Sent: Wednesday, 16 April 2008 10:39 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Dual Time
Any reason for changing the wheels? Was it part of the being
=93squirrelly=94 ?
Milt Atkinson
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter W
Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:56 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Dual Time
Hi Guys,
What a difference some duel time makes!
I changed the wheels on my Piet to 6 x 8.00 aircraft wheels instead of
the
24 inch wire ones. On Monday I had some dual time with an experienced
tail
wheel pilot/instructor. The difference is very noticeable. Going from
=93this
airplane is squirrelly=94 to =93very docile, nice flyer=94. The Corvair
handled
the passenger (first time with two people on board) with no problems.
The
temps are all very good now, even a bit cold. The oil pressure worries
me a
little because it is getting too high! On climb out (around 3000 rpm) on
a
cool morning I can see between 60 and 80 psi. I=92ll have to take it for
a
long fly and see what happens when the engine is really warm.
I did some more circuit work this morning and found things a lot easier.
I
still have the adrenaline rush on a good landing but feel far more in
control.
I have just ordered a Zodiac 601 XL kit so no doubt that will have a
Corvair
on the front of it.
Check out the web site for some new pictures.
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
HYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/"http://www.cpc-world.com
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Hi Peter,
This may or may not be a ridiculous question, since I'm not a pilot yet. You said
it went from "squirrely" to "docile flyer". Did you see a change in the way
the plane flies or was it mostly the ground handling improvements you were
referring to?
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Glenn Thomas
N?????
http://www.flyingwood.com
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Peter
Great the here your flying!! I'm not building a Piet yet, but I watched your build
via the internet and have not seen any updates to your site in a while and
was worried you might have thrown in the towel. Glad to here your heat troubles
are behind.
Hope the Piet brings you joy for years to come and thanks for the great motivational
site.
Gregg
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Gregg Swartley
RV-9
Wings
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Glenn,
Ground handling. The Piet has always handled well in the air.
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://www.cpc-world.com
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Glenn Thomas
Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2008 12:17 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Dual Time
<glennthomas@flyingwood.com>
Hi Peter,
This may or may not be a ridiculous question, since I'm not a pilot yet.
You said it went from "squirrely" to "docile flyer". Did you see a change
in the way the plane flies or was it mostly the ground handling improvements
you were referring to?
--------
Glenn Thomas
N?????
http://www.flyingwood.com
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| Subject: | Re: one piece wing |
Gene
I have built both the one and three piece wing. Your e mail address
didnt appear on your post. You can mail me back at
horzpool@goldengate.net
Dick N.
----- Original Message -----
From: Gene Rambo
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:39 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: one piece wing
I need to talk to anyone who has built, or is building, a one piece
wing. Please contact me offline and I will exchange phone numbers so we
can talk a bit.
Gene
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| Subject: | Re: Center wing question.. polished aluminum and wood |
OK?
Jim and all
I just got back from Sun n Fun and am going thru 600+ e mails.
The finish on my plane Fuselage and wing center section are wood covered
with 2 oz. fiberglass cloth. I used 207 hardner with the West system epoxy
and applied 3 finishing coats. Then I applied 4 coats of Marine Spar
Varnish for UV protection on all wood surfaces. The wings are covered with
Stits Poly fiber using clear Poly Brush as a base, then multiple coats of
clear Poly Tone paint with an added pigment. Stits furnished me with UV
additive for the paint.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "jimd" <jlducey@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 5:32 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Center wing question.. polished aluminum and
wood OK?
>
> Dick's plane looks like it is fabric covered ... only with fabric that
> looks like wood, much like the rest of the plane, so not shure about that
> one.
>
> To have a removable wood section of thin plywood.. did you have to do
> anything to beef it up? What about UV protection.. is it painted? Was
> hoping to keep the natural wood finish somehow.
>
> No doubt I should have asked first and polished the aluminum later.. will
> say it was far more work than I had anticipated.
>
> Thought about giving it a number of coats of the clear coat from the T-88
> folks, would toughen it up, but not sure it can handle UV.
>
> Seen Piets with wood landing gear, wood exterior sides, wood floors, etc.
> but not wood finished center sections.. even though most of them were wood
> there.
>
> Jim
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=176824#176824
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Center wing question.. polished aluminum and wood |
OK?
Thanks for the info.
I had thought of using the system 3 (T-88 people) clear coat, and possibly with
some kind of glass or fabric on the backside(hidden part) of the wood to strengthen
it, but still was concerned about UV. Will look in to what you used.
Love your plane, looks great.
Jim
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