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1. 12:22 AM - Re: Homemade Turnbuckles (Marc Davis)
2. 02:07 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Gene & Tammy)
3. 02:53 AM - Re: intercom (Jack Phillips)
4. 03:31 AM - Re: Just for kicks (Don Emch)
5. 03:50 AM - intercom/headsets (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC])
6. 03:57 AM - turnbuckles (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC])
7. 05:04 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Phillips, Jack)
8. 05:32 AM - intercom (JERRY GROGAN)
9. 06:43 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Ben Ramler)
10. 07:01 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Phillips, Jack)
11. 07:03 AM - Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Tom Anderson)
12. 07:12 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Ben Ramler)
13. 07:20 AM - Re: intercom (Jim Ash)
14. 07:24 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Dave Abramson)
15. 07:39 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Jose Soto)
16. 07:51 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (TOM STINEMETZE)
17. 07:53 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Dick Navratil)
18. 08:03 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Phillips, Jack)
19. 08:03 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Bill Church)
20. 08:16 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Dick Navratil)
21. 08:17 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Dave Abramson)
22. 08:17 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Dortch, Steven D MAJ MIL USA FORSCOM)
23. 08:20 AM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Jose Soto)
24. 08:30 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Michael Perez)
25. 09:16 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Bill Church)
26. 09:17 AM - fuselage weight (Gene Rambo)
27. 09:26 AM - Re: fuselage weight (Kip and Beth Gardner)
28. 09:34 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (ALAN LYSCARS)
29. 09:41 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Bill Church)
30. 10:03 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Michael Perez)
31. 10:09 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Gene Rambo)
32. 10:16 AM - Wing Spars (Robert Gow)
33. 10:19 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Bill Church)
34. 10:20 AM - Re: fuselage weight (outofthebox50@yahoo.com)
35. 10:31 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (ALAN LYSCARS)
36. 10:37 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (ALAN LYSCARS)
37. 11:06 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Gene Rambo)
38. 11:15 AM - Re: Wing Spars (Gene Rambo)
39. 11:21 AM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Ben Williams)
40. 11:47 AM - Re: Wing Spars (HelsperSew@aol.com)
41. 12:36 PM - Re: ribs and ailerons (gcardinal@comcast.net)
42. 01:02 PM - intercom (Oscar Zuniga)
43. 01:54 PM - Re: intercom (walt)
44. 02:09 PM - my progress (Ben Ramler)
45. 04:59 PM - Re: fuselage weight (Gene & Tammy)
46. 06:13 PM - Re: turnbuckles (Ben Charvet)
47. 06:18 PM - Auto Gas in an A-65 (with ethanol) (Ben Charvet)
48. 07:18 PM - Re: Auto Gas in an A-65 (with ethanol) (Marc Davis)
49. 07:32 PM - The work has started. (Marc Davis)
50. 09:32 PM - intercom (Dick Navratil)
51. 10:21 PM - Re: fuselage weight (KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP)
52. 11:03 PM - Re: ribs and ailerons (Clif Dawson)
53. 11:41 PM - Re: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat (Clif Dawson)
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| Subject: | Homemade Turnbuckles |
I've seen the following idea used to save money on turnbuckles. The turnbu
ckles for the cross bracing inside the wing are eliminated.
This is done by preloading the cables before crimping the nicopress. The w
ing is first trammeled. Then the first end of the cable is installed as nor
mal. The second end of the cable is run through the nicopress=2C around th
e thimble and back through the nicopress. It then continues about half wa
y towards the first end. At this point it passes over a pulley and down th
rough a hole in the table that the wing is on. At the end of the cable han
g weights to tension the cable. Both cables in a pair are setup like this.
When everything is set the second nicopress is crimed and the excess cab
le is cut off. No turnbuckles needed. The down side is that you have to r
eplace the cables to re trammel the wing but I don't think this is done ver
y often.
Marc
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| Subject: | Re: ribs and ailerons |
Ben, I thought you came to this list to learn and get advice? If you only
came to hear what you want to hear, then maybe you would be better going
elsewhere. The builders here were asked for their advice and they gave it.
They didn't blast you at all. I've belonged to this groug for several years
and have yet seen anyone blast anybody. I have seen an outstanding exchange
of ideas. When I first came to the group "I" thought one of the old timers
was blasting me. Others set me straight and the "old timer" (sorry Corky)
has been a mentor and a friend.
If you stick around, you just might learn a thing or two AND make some great
mentors/friends.
Gene in Tennessee having a great time flying N502R (sure glad I didn't let
false pride get in my way and I stuck around)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Ramler" <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Bill,
> If you are going to blast me for what I am going to do maybe I should
> consider dropping off the list.
> Ben in MN
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:53:25 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Ben, Ben, Ben.
>
> Yes, it is possible to build an Air Camper from the Flying and Glider
> Manual
> drawings. I wouldn't want to, but it's been done. Those drawings are so
> small I find them pretty hard to read, though. Nonetheless, those are your
> plans. I assume you "splurged" for the $8 for the EAA reprint of the FGM.
> Use those plans to deternmine how many ribs are affected by the ailerons.
>
> As for $150 being too much to spend, how do you plan to build the rest of
> the plane if $150 for a set of plans is too much money? How are you going
> to
> come up with the cash for a motor? How about a propellor? Wheels?
> Instruments? The cheapest recent build that I can recall hearing about was
> around $5,000. Assuming someone gave you all of the materials to build the
> plane, and you live on a property big enough to have your own runway, what
> are you going to do when it comes time to fill the tank at $5 a gallon (or
> more)? The Pietenpol is one of the most economical "real" aircraft you can
> build. It can be built cheaply, but it still ain't free.
>
> Building an airplane from plans drawn in 1934 is a challenge.
> Building an airplane without using those plans, and not spending any money
> is called dreaming.
>
> Pleasant dreams, Ben.
>
>
> BC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 6:30 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> nope. Dad said the flyer and glider manual is what to use.
>
> you have 150 to spend??? I don't!
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 4:39:04 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Yikes!
>
> Ben, what are you doing trying to build a plane without having or reading
> the plans???
> The plans is all there is.
> There ain't no other way to do it.
>
> Maybe it's time to order a new set of plans (or put the project to rest).
>
> Or are you just pulling our collective leg?
>
> Bill C.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 5:08 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> not sure where the rest of the plans went to though. I have hard time
> reading plans though to be honest.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "Phillips, Jack" <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:03:57 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
>
> Count them. You do have the plans, don't you?
>
> Jack Phillips
> NX899JP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 12:21 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Afternoon Group,
> Here's a question... Once all 31 ribs are made how many of the ribs need
> to be set aside for the ailerons?
> 73,
> Ben in MN
>
>
> --
> Checked by AVG.
> 4:05 PM
>
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Hi Dick,
I've got one and it works to some extent. It is a panel mount (I think it
is Sigtronics but will have to check it to make sure). It did not work well
using regular headphones, but when I use the leather flying helmets from
Gibson & Barnes that have headsets built in with noise cancelling
microphones, it works fairly well. The squelch is always open, but you can
at least hear each other talk. Sure is nice when taking passengers for a
ride.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dick
Navratil
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:14 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: intercom
Does anyone have a intercom installed? I tried a portable Sigtronics and it
didnt work, it kept the mic open because of wind noise. I'm thinking it
might work if I installed a PTT in the front cockpit and we talked but
broadcast the conversation, but I dont want that.
Dick N.
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| Subject: | Re: Just for kicks |
Andrew King sent me this shot after flying it back from Brodhead. He needed to
make a pit stop and the freshly cut wheat looked just right! The farmer will
never know he owned an airstrip for a short time!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=196846#196846
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| Subject: | intercom/headsets |
Dick,
I have a 9 volt battery powered 2-place Sigtronics intercom w/ squelch
and volume control. Microphone sponges/covers are a must
to cut wind noise and if possible use noise cancelling head sets. I
just purchased a Flightcom Classic ANR (active noise reduction)
headset to replace my very old Pilot Avionics at Oshkosh and tried it
last weekend and could hear unicom frequencies 75% better
than I did with my old Pilot Avionics units. Transmissions were so much
more clear as well. I'm sold on ANR headsets.
I'm now saving up for a second set of the Flightcom Classics.
By the way I shopped every vendor at OSH for the best price on the
Flightcom Classic ANR's and Gulfcoast Avionics was the best
at $269. Steer clear from the Pilotmall.com
Mike C.
PS-- I have a very new Lightspeed ANR headset for sale (which is
fantastic) but the ear shape doesn't fit my khaki cloth helmet style.
I forget what model but they are nice.
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B&B Aircraft Supplies - This is a mom and pop shop with a whole
warehouse full of new aircraft parts. Nice people and great prices.
Check here before you go elsewhere. No website, so you need to call or
fax your order. Phone - 913-884-5930. Fax 913-84-6533.
Many of you on the list know this to be the most cost effective place to
purchase brass turnbuckles but the point was driven home
again when I visited them at Oshkosh. No frills, no web site, but
excellent prices on turnbuckles if you want to cut to the chase
and speed up your process.
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| Subject: | ribs and ailerons |
Ben,
I think you've gotten some good advice from those on the list,
particularly Bill Church.. More than once you have posted a note to the
effect that you want to make different ribs for the ailerons than the
rest of the wing, and several people (myself included) have said as
nicely as possible that the way you build this wing (which is mentioned
in the F&GM) is to build the wing then cut the ailerons free. Yet you
seem to persist in wanting to do it differently.
People on this list are primarily interested in helping others to build
good SAFE Pietenpols. There is a good deal of bantering and a lot of
humor but basically, most people want to help others as they themselves
were helped at various stages of their projects. It is a bit
frustrating when a new builder comes along, asks for advice, then
discards it, seeming to say "I know better how to do this than all those
who have actually built and flown one of these planes".
Remember, the purpose of allowing amateur built airplanes to be licensed
as "Experimental", according to the FAA is to encourage "Education and
Recreation". It is NOT necessarily to allow people to build a plane as
cheaply as possible. You can build a Pietenpol for as little as $5,000
or so, if you really know what you are doing and are a very good
"scrounger". More likely it will cost something between $10,000 and
$15,000. Remember that this will be spread over several years. I've
got about $15,000 in mine but that was spread over 8 years of building,
so I tell people that I spent as much on this airplane as a 2-pack a day
smoker would have spent on cigarettes in the same timeframe.
There are several areas that should NOT be scrimped on. I would include
the plans and builders manual in that category. If you have built
airplanes before, it is possible to build a flying Pietenpol from the
F&GM plans, but it would be difficult - especially if you are trying to
do things cheaply. For example, the F&GM plans only show the straight
axle, wire wheel type of landing gear. Having built that, I can assure
you that it is NOT the cheapest gear you can build. My wheels alone
cost nearly $1,000.
My recommendation is to buy the improved (1934) plans from the Pietenpol
family. You really also need the Tony Bingelis books to explain 95% of
the procedures you will need to learn to be able to build this airplane.
A Pietenpol is a fairly simple design, but you will need to know more
techniques than a high school shop class will teach. It is not exactly
like building a birdhouse - there is a lot more to it, such as welding
and trammeling, and rigging and aligning. Remember - your life will
depend on the quality of your workmanship. This list will offer worlds
of good advice, but it does no good unless you heed it.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene &
Tammy
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:07 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
<zharvey@bellsouth.net>
Ben, I thought you came to this list to learn and get advice? If you
only
came to hear what you want to hear, then maybe you would be better going
elsewhere. The builders here were asked for their advice and they gave
it.
They didn't blast you at all. I've belonged to this groug for several
years
and have yet seen anyone blast anybody. I have seen an outstanding
exchange
of ideas. When I first came to the group "I" thought one of the old
timers
was blasting me. Others set me straight and the "old timer" (sorry
Corky)
has been a mentor and a friend.
If you stick around, you just might learn a thing or two AND make some
great
mentors/friends.
Gene in Tennessee having a great time flying N502R (sure glad I didn't
let
false pride get in my way and I stuck around)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Ramler" <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Bill,
> If you are going to blast me for what I am going to do maybe I should
> consider dropping off the list.
> Ben in MN
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:53:25 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Ben, Ben, Ben.
>
> Yes, it is possible to build an Air Camper from the Flying and Glider
> Manual
> drawings. I wouldn't want to, but it's been done. Those drawings are
so
> small I find them pretty hard to read, though. Nonetheless, those are
your
> plans. I assume you "splurged" for the $8 for the EAA reprint of the
FGM.
> Use those plans to deternmine how many ribs are affected by the
ailerons.
>
> As for $150 being too much to spend, how do you plan to build the rest
of
> the plane if $150 for a set of plans is too much money? How are you
going
> to
> come up with the cash for a motor? How about a propellor? Wheels?
> Instruments? The cheapest recent build that I can recall hearing about
was
> around $5,000. Assuming someone gave you all of the materials to build
the
> plane, and you live on a property big enough to have your own runway,
what
> are you going to do when it comes time to fill the tank at $5 a gallon
(or
> more)? The Pietenpol is one of the most economical "real" aircraft you
can
> build. It can be built cheaply, but it still ain't free.
>
> Building an airplane from plans drawn in 1934 is a challenge.
> Building an airplane without using those plans, and not spending any
money
> is called dreaming.
>
> Pleasant dreams, Ben.
>
>
> BC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 6:30 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> nope. Dad said the flyer and glider manual is what to use.
>
> you have 150 to spend??? I don't!
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 4:39:04 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Yikes!
>
> Ben, what are you doing trying to build a plane without having or
reading
> the plans???
> The plans is all there is.
> There ain't no other way to do it.
>
> Maybe it's time to order a new set of plans (or put the project to
rest).
>
> Or are you just pulling our collective leg?
>
> Bill C.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 5:08 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> not sure where the rest of the plans went to though. I have hard time
> reading plans though to be honest.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "Phillips, Jack" <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:03:57 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
>
> Count them. You do have the plans, don't you?
>
> Jack Phillips
> NX899JP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 12:21 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Afternoon Group,
> Here's a question... Once all 31 ribs are made how many of the ribs
need
> to be set aside for the ailerons?
> 73,
> Ben in MN
>
>
> --
> Checked by AVG.
> 4:05 PM
>
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Dick I have a open cockpit Skybolt with the same or louder noise
problem. I used a Micro-Air radio with a built in intercom. I installed
a centering togle switch in both cockpits. If you push it down you talk
to each other. And if you push it up you talk to the world. It works
very well. Glad I could finaly give some advice.
Jerry Grogan
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:52 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: intercom
Hi Dick,
I've got one and it works to some extent. It is a panel mount (I
think it is Sigtronics but will have to check it to make sure). It did
not work well using regular headphones, but when I use the leather
flying helmets from Gibson & Barnes that have headsets built in with
noise cancelling microphones, it works fairly well. The squelch is
always open, but you can at least hear each other talk. Sure is nice
when taking passengers for a ride.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dick
Navratil
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:14 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: intercom
Does anyone have a intercom installed? I tried a portable Sigtronics
and it didnt work, it kept the mic open because of wind noise. I'm
thinking it might work if I installed a PTT in the front cockpit and we
talked but broadcast the conversation, but I dont want that.
Dick N.
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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| Subject: | Re: ribs and ailerons |
Jack,
I have never ever implied that I know more than the rest of the people on this
list and I am a little offended that you would even suggest a such a thing. Just
because I always try to do things differently doesn't that I am ignoreing
you.
Ben in MN
----- Original Message ----
From: "Phillips, Jack" <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:58:22 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
Ben,
I think you've gotten some good advice from those on the list,
particularly Bill Church.. More than once you have posted a note to the
effect that you want to make different ribs for the ailerons than the
rest of the wing, and several people (myself included) have said as
nicely as possible that the way you build this wing (which is mentioned
in the F&GM) is to build the wing then cut the ailerons free. Yet you
seem to persist in wanting to do it differently.
People on this list are primarily interested in helping others to build
good SAFE Pietenpols. There is a good deal of bantering and a lot of
humor but basically, most people want to help others as they themselves
were helped at various stages of their projects. It is a bit
frustrating when a new builder comes along, asks for advice, then
discards it, seeming to say "I know better how to do this than all those
who have actually built and flown one of these planes".
Remember, the purpose of allowing amateur built airplanes to be licensed
as "Experimental", according to the FAA is to encourage "Education and
Recreation". It is NOT necessarily to allow people to build a plane as
cheaply as possible. You can build a Pietenpol for as little as $5,000
or so, if you really know what you are doing and are a very good
"scrounger". More likely it will cost something between $10,000 and
$15,000. Remember that this will be spread over several years. I've
got about $15,000 in mine but that was spread over 8 years of building,
so I tell people that I spent as much on this airplane as a 2-pack a day
smoker would have spent on cigarettes in the same timeframe.
There are several areas that should NOT be scrimped on. I would include
the plans and builders manual in that category. If you have built
airplanes before, it is possible to build a flying Pietenpol from the
F&GM plans, but it would be difficult - especially if you are trying to
do things cheaply. For example, the F&GM plans only show the straight
axle, wire wheel type of landing gear. Having built that, I can assure
you that it is NOT the cheapest gear you can build. My wheels alone
cost nearly $1,000.
My recommendation is to buy the improved (1934) plans from the Pietenpol
family. You really also need the Tony Bingelis books to explain 95% of
the procedures you will need to learn to be able to build this airplane.
A Pietenpol is a fairly simple design, but you will need to know more
techniques than a high school shop class will teach. It is not exactly
like building a birdhouse - there is a lot more to it, such as welding
and trammeling, and rigging and aligning. Remember - your life will
depend on the quality of your workmanship. This list will offer worlds
of good advice, but it does no good unless you heed it.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene &
Tammy
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:07 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
<zharvey@bellsouth.net>
Ben, I thought you came to this list to learn and get advice? If you
only
came to hear what you want to hear, then maybe you would be better going
elsewhere. The builders here were asked for their advice and they gave
it.
They didn't blast you at all. I've belonged to this groug for several
years
and have yet seen anyone blast anybody. I have seen an outstanding
exchange
of ideas. When I first came to the group "I" thought one of the old
timers
was blasting me. Others set me straight and the "old timer" (sorry
Corky)
has been a mentor and a friend.
If you stick around, you just might learn a thing or two AND make some
great
mentors/friends.
Gene in Tennessee having a great time flying N502R (sure glad I didn't
let
false pride get in my way and I stuck around)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Ramler" <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Bill,
> If you are going to blast me for what I am going to do maybe I should
> consider dropping off the list.
> Ben in MN
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:53:25 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Ben, Ben, Ben.
>
> Yes, it is possible to build an Air Camper from the Flying and Glider
> Manual
> drawings. I wouldn't want to, but it's been done. Those drawings are
so
> small I find them pretty hard to read, though. Nonetheless, those are
your
> plans. I assume you "splurged" for the $8 for the EAA reprint of the
FGM.
> Use those plans to deternmine how many ribs are affected by the
ailerons.
>
> As for $150 being too much to spend, how do you plan to build the rest
of
> the plane if $150 for a set of plans is too much money? How are you
going
> to
> come up with the cash for a motor? How about a propellor? Wheels?
> Instruments? The cheapest recent build that I can recall hearing about
was
> around $5,000. Assuming someone gave you all of the materials to build
the
> plane, and you live on a property big enough to have your own runway,
what
> are you going to do when it comes time to fill the tank at $5 a gallon
(or
> more)? The Pietenpol is one of the most economical "real" aircraft you
can
> build. It can be built cheaply, but it still ain't free.
>
> Building an airplane from plans drawn in 1934 is a challenge.
> Building an airplane without using those plans, and not spending any
money
> is called dreaming.
>
> Pleasant dreams, Ben.
>
>
> BC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 6:30 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> nope. Dad said the flyer and glider manual is what to use.
>
> you have 150 to spend??? I don't!
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Church <eng@canadianrogers.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 4:39:04 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <eng@canadianrogers.com>
>
> Yikes!
>
> Ben, what are you doing trying to build a plane without having or
reading
> the plans???
> The plans is all there is.
> There ain't no other way to do it.
>
> Maybe it's time to order a new set of plans (or put the project to
rest).
>
> Or are you just pulling our collective leg?
>
> Bill C.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 5:08 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> not sure where the rest of the plans went to though. I have hard time
> reading plans though to be honest.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "Phillips, Jack" <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:03:57 PM
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
>
> Count them. You do have the plans, don't you?
>
> Jack Phillips
> NX899JP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben
Ramler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 12:21 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
>
> --> <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Afternoon Group,
> Here's a question... Once all 31 ribs are made how many of the ribs
need
> to be set aside for the ailerons?
> 73,
> Ben in MN
>
>
> --
> Checked by AVG.
> 4:05 PM
>
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| Subject: | ribs and ailerons |
No offense intended, Ben, any more than you intended to offend people by asking
their advice and then ignoring what they told you. Now go spend less time sending
emails and more time making sawdust!
Jack Phillips
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
Jack,
I have never ever implied that I know more than the rest of the people on this
list and I am a little offended that you would even suggest a such a thing. Just
because I always try to do things differently doesn't that I am ignoreing
you.
Ben in MN
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
This is very interesting stuff.
BTW, how does a Piet's useful load compare to some other small planes like a C-152
and J-3 Cub? I mean "real world" usefulness, not the published numbers.
I just don't want to spend years building an aircraft only to find out that I (6'2"
and 195 lbs) can't carry a 180 lb. passenger without scaring the schit out
of myself. I'd be kinda heartbroken if I couldn't share the ride with others.
Jack,
I think you're probably a gold nugget for my research. What's the best way for
me to get in touch with you?
--------
Location: Eastern N.C.
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: ribs and ailerons |
agian I wasn't ignoreing anyone!
later
Ben
----- Original Message ----
From: "Phillips, Jack" <Jack.Phillips@cardinalhealth.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:59:18 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
No offense intended, Ben, any more than you intended to offend people by asking
their advice and then ignoring what they told you. Now go spend less time sending
emails and more time making sawdust!
Jack Phillips
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
Jack,
I have never ever implied that I know more than the rest of the people on this
list and I am a little offended that you would even suggest a such a thing. Just
because I always try to do things differently doesn't that I am ignoreing
you.
Ben in MN
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When I was getting the taildragger endorsement maybe 15 years ago, I was in a rented
J-3 with the instructor up front. As is common in Cubs, we never shut the
door. He had a voice-activated portable which I found annoying because there
was only one squelch control, but the noise levels between the two seat were
very different. Your squelch choices were nobody talks, or both mics were always
open. Plus a single volume control was never quite balanced between front and
back seats, although I admittedly have a volume control on my headset. When
I bought my Cub, I went looking for a voice-activated portable that had individual
squelch and volume controls. IIRC there weren't a lot of choices at the
time, and I ended up with PS Engineering's Aerocom II (which I don't think is
made any more). The separate squelch and volume controls did the trick for me.
One down side is that my passengers don't have access to their controls, so I
have to adjust them for both of us. I also have a PTT, which is used just for
radio transmitting. If memory serves, I can also rig a radio PTT for my passenger,
but I've never done it.
I haven't really kept up with the improvements in intercoms in the last 10 years
or so because mine works just fine for my purposes. I spoke with the folks at
PS Engineering 4 or 5 years ago at Sun 'n Fun and I guess their squelch circuits
are automatic now, at least for the models I cared about. The down side to
letting an engineer decide how a circuit should behave is the risk that the
choices he made and built into the design might not work for your specific needs.
I'm not a fan of one-size fits all / one size fits nobody engineering, and
I resent having the squelch control removed. My concern would be that they tailored
the circuits towards spam can airplanes with enclosed environments, possibly
at the expense of open-cockpits, because they probably move more units in
that market space. But to be fair, if the engineering is truly that sophisticated
and works the way I would like it to, then I might actually concede and
join the 21st century come time to purchase my next intercom.
Granted it ain't open cockpit, but Cubs are notoriously noisy. After having flown
only once without a headset or any hearing protection, I'll never do it again.
I'm frankly amazed how anybody can communicate at all over the din, let alone
with a voice-activated system.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dick Navratil <horzpool@goldengate.net>
>Sent: Aug 6, 2008 12:13 AM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Pietenpol-List: intercom
>
>Does anyone have a intercom installed? I tried a portable Sigtronics and it didnt
work, it kept the mic open because of wind noise. I'm thinking it might
work if I installed a PTT in the front cockpit and we talked but broadcast the
conversation, but I dont want that.
>Dick N.
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
Hello All!
I am building the short fuselage version.... I sat in it and said NO
WAY!!!! (I am 6'2") I then removed the front seat, moved the rudder bar
forward. Now I fit! But it is now a single seat with baggage in front.
Maybe I will make a Mail Plane out of her!!!!
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rick Holland
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 4:28 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat
And the long fuselage version gives you a bit more cockpit length and you
can always widen the fuselage as many have done (widened mine two inches).
Of course that doesn't necessarily increase your gross weight.
Rick
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Kip and Beth Gardner
<kipandbeth@earthlink.net> wrote:
<kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
Tom,
There is a saying that you may not have heard since you are fairly new
to the list - "This plane was designed when midgets ruled the earth!"
Bernard, by all accounts, was about 5'4" and weighed maybe 140 lbs. Now
that's just about my size, and my wife is about the same, and our daughter
will probably be about equal or less as an adult, so for us, yes, it's a
capable 2-seater. Heck, we could even carry 50-60 lbs of baggage if there
was space for it! For two 200+ lb. guys, add in a full load of fuel and
you're close to gross, if not over, depending on how light or heavy you
built your plane.
Kip G.
On Aug 5, 2008, at 2:48 PM, Tom Anderson wrote:
<tomanderson_nc@yahoo.com>
walt,
How big-butted are you talking about here?
Furthermore, is the Piet a truly capable 2-seater at all?
--------
Location: Eastern N.C.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=196707#196707
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Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
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Dave, let me know how it works as I am also 6'2", but I have not begun the
building process yet! I am getting the engine ready first and reading as mu
ch as I can. I helped build a Piet back in 87, it was just the ribs, so I h
ave a long way to learn, but I am having so much fun I don't think I'll eve
r build another R/C aircraft! Thanks for the posts, they are a real help!!!
Joser
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Abramson
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front sea
t
Hello All!
I am building the short fuselage version.... I sat in it and said NO WAY
!!!! (I am 6'2") I then removed the front seat, moved the rudder bar forw
ard. Now I fit! But it is now a single seat with baggage in front. Maybe
I will make a Mail Plane out of her!!!!
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol
-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rick Holland
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 4:28 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front s
eat
And the long fuselage version gives you a bit more cockpit length and y
ou can always widen the fuselage as many have done (widened mine two inches
). Of course that doesn't necessarily increase your gross weight.
Rick
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Kip and Beth Gardner <kipandbeth@earthl
ink.net> wrote:
h@earthlink.net>
Tom,
There is a saying that you may not have heard since you are fairly ne
w to the list - "This plane was designed when midgets ruled the earth!" Be
rnard, by all accounts, was about 5'4" and weighed maybe 140 lbs. Now tha
t's just about my size, and my wife is about the same, and our daughter wil
l probably be about equal or less as an adult, so for us, yes, it's a capab
le 2-seater. Heck, we could even carry 50-60 lbs of baggage if there was s
pace for it! For two 200+ lb. guys, add in a full load of fuel and you're
close to gross, if not over, depending on how light or heavy you built you
r plane.
Kip G.
On Aug 5, 2008, at 2:48 PM, Tom Anderson wrote:
c@yahoo.com>
walt,
How big-butted are you talking about here?
Furthermore, is the Piet a truly capable 2-seater at all?
--------
Location: Eastern N.C.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=196707#196707
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
Joser:
An Air Camper is a radio controlled (i.e. R/C) aircraft - - assuming your
wife is on the other end of the intercom circuit.
Stinemetze
>I am having so much fun I don't think I'll ever build another R/C
aircraft! Thanks for the posts, they are a real help!!!
>Joser
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
If you have the long fuselage plans, have a good look at the mods I made.
Use the long fuse plan, but refer to the short fuse plan for building the
bridge decks and turtle deck. If you do that, the front cockpit stays the
same but you will gain approx 9 inches in the rear cockpit. I also reclined
the rear seat by 1 1/2" for comfort.
Dick N.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Anderson" <tomanderson_nc@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat
> <tomanderson_nc@yahoo.com>
>
> This is very interesting stuff.
> BTW, how does a Piet's useful load compare to some other small planes like
> a C-152 and J-3 Cub? I mean "real world" usefulness, not the published
> numbers.
>
> I just don't want to spend years building an aircraft only to find out
> that I (6'2" and 195 lbs) can't carry a 180 lb. passenger without scaring
> the schit out of myself. I'd be kinda heartbroken if I couldn't share the
> ride with others.
>
> Jack,
> I think you're probably a gold nugget for my research. What's the best
> way for me to get in touch with you?
>
> --------
> Location: Eastern N.C.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=196872#196872
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
Tom,
Useful load of a Pietenpol is kind of a nebulous term since the builder
can specify what the gross weight of the airplane is. I can only speak
to my own plane's performance. With a Continental A65, and a Sensenich
72x40 prop I have taken a passenger as heavy as 205 in it on a 93F day.
I am 6'2" and weigh 200. We had full fuel that day so our total weight
was 745 (empty weight) + 8 (oil) + 90 (fuel) + 200 (me) + 205
(passenger) = 1,248 lbs. We got off the ground in about 500' and then
slogged upwards at the blistering rate of about 100 - 150 fpm. We were
flying from a 6,000' runway. You can do it, and if your home field has
a long runway you will have no problems. If you fly out of the typical
North Carolina grass strip you will be lucky to have 2500 feet before
you get to the tall skinny pines we have around here. A Piet doesn't
work so well on such a strip - at least when carrying passengers.
If you build your Piet lightly, your performance will be much enhanced.
Most Piets are at least 100 lbs lighter than mine. The things that
added weight to mine are:
1. Long fuselage
2. Fuselage 1" wider than plans
3. Straight axle
4. Wire Wheels
5. Polyurethane paint (added at least 60 lbs)
6. Semi-electrical system (battery, no generator, radio, transponder,
intercom)
7. Instruments in the front cockpit (maybe 4 lbs added)
8. Seat cushions (sure was nice for the 34 hour round trip to Brodhead)
Build it Light! Every time I have to turn a passenger down for a ride
from a short runway I'm reminded of the features that added weight to
mine (of course, flying it by myself, I LOVE those features).
Best way to get in touch with me is through this email address, the
phone number below, or by my cellphone (919) 427-4440. You can email me
at home: pietflyr@bellsouth.net but I don't check it every day.
Jack Phillips, PE
Sr. Manager, Disposable Products Research & Development
Cardinal Health Clinical Technologies & Services
Creedmoor, NC
(919) 528-5212
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:03 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat
<tomanderson_nc@yahoo.com>
This is very interesting stuff.
BTW, how does a Piet's useful load compare to some other small planes
like a C-152 and J-3 Cub? I mean "real world" usefulness, not the
published numbers.
I just don't want to spend years building an aircraft only to find out
that I (6'2" and 195 lbs) can't carry a 180 lb. passenger without
scaring the schit out of myself. I'd be kinda heartbroken if I couldn't
share the ride with others.
Jack,
I think you're probably a gold nugget for my research. What's the best
way for me to get in touch with you?
--------
Location: Eastern N.C.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=196872#196872
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| Subject: | ribs and ailerons |
Ben,
When I read your reply, I thought that maybe the words I wrote were not
clear, and could be taken the wrong way, but I see that a few other listers
have confirmed that what I wrote was not out of line (Thanks Gene and Jack
for the support).
My comments were not intended to "blast" you. Sorry to hear you took them
that way. They were offered in the spirit of helping. You asked for advice,
and that is what I gave. Based on your comments, it seemed as though you did
not grasp the size or complexity of the project. As with any advice, it is
yours to do with as you please.
But, honestly Ben, are you planning to build a Pietenpol with only one page
of the plans, which you find hard to follow? If you are, I suggest that you
really need to find a local experienced mentor to guide you through the
building process on a one-on-one basis. These plans have (almost) all the
information needed to build an airplane, but there are a lot of areas that
are a challenge to decipher. I read and interpret drawings every day as part
of my job, and even I find some parts of these plans a bit difficult, so I
can't imagine how hard it would be for someone who finds plans hard to
follow.
If you really intend to build yourself an Air Camper, you will not want to
drop off the list, because this list is a wealth of information, with lots
of members who have tons of experience (lots more than me), which most are
willing and eager to share. On the other hand, if you are going to get
offended by someone's reply to your questions, maybe you need to give your
questions a bit more thought before throwing them out there for a reply.
Bill C.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:44 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
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Bill,
If you are going to blast me for what I am going to do maybe I should
consider dropping off the list.
Ben in MN
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Ben
We all like to put our mark on our planes and I'm certainly one who has done
that. But you have to realize that anything you do to this plane will have
a major effect on the flight characterisics, including the most minor
changes. If you make changes without knowing what those effects might be,
you may be headed for a plane that doesnt perform well or is just dangerous.
If you make changes, draw on the experience of others. The first one is the
question of ailereons. A number of others have encouraged you to build the
wing with ailereons attached, that is the only way to get a true surface.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Ramler" <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ribs and ailerons
Jack,
I have never ever implied that I know more than the rest of the people on
this list and I am a little offended that you would even suggest a such a
thing. Just because I always try to do things differently doesn't that I am
ignoreing you.
Ben in MN
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
Make a note to put more of an angle on the seat back.... It is a little too
vertical.
Too late for mine, but I have read about alot of people doing it! Wish I
knew before I built mine!
Cheers!
Dave
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jose Soto
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:39 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat
Dave, let me know how it works as I am also 6'2", but I have not begun the
building process yet! I am getting the engine ready first and reading as
much as I can. I helped build a Piet back in 87, it was just the ribs, so I
have a long way to learn, but I am having so much fun I don't think I'll
ever build another R/C aircraft! Thanks for the posts, they are a real
help!!! Joser
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Abramson
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front
seat
Hello All!
I am building the short fuselage version.... I sat in it and said NO
WAY!!!! (I am 6'2") I then removed the front seat, moved the rudder bar
forward. Now I fit! But it is now a single seat with baggage in front.
Maybe I will make a Mail Plane out of her!!!!
Dave
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rick Holland
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 4:28 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front
seat
And the long fuselage version gives you a bit more cockpit length and
you can always widen the fuselage as many have done (widened mine two
inches). Of course that doesn't necessarily increase your gross weight.
Rick
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Kip and Beth Gardner
<kipandbeth@earthlink.net> wrote:
<kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
Tom,
There is a saying that you may not have heard since you are fairly
new to the list - "This plane was designed when midgets ruled the earth!"
Bernard, by all accounts, was about 5'4" and weighed maybe 140 lbs. Now
that's just about my size, and my wife is about the same, and our daughter
will probably be about equal or less as an adult, so for us, yes, it's a
capable 2-seater. Heck, we could even carry 50-60 lbs of baggage if there
was space for it! For two 200+ lb. guys, add in a full load of fuel and
you're close to gross, if not over, depending on how light or heavy you
built your plane.
Kip G.
On Aug 5, 2008, at 2:48 PM, Tom Anderson wrote:
<tomanderson_nc@yahoo.com>
walt,
How big-butted are you talking about here?
Furthermore, is the Piet a truly capable 2-seater at all?
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| Subject: | Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat |
About a week ago I climbed into the front seat of Oscar Zuniga's
"Improved" (long) Piet. I am 5ft 8in and 203 LBS and my legs are not
limber. It was a job but not too hard. I kind of climbed thru and then
backed into the hole. Sitting in the front I had my knees up higher than
normal. It felt much better when I put my feet on the rudders. It was
fun and comfortable enough for a normal short Piet Flight, but I would
not want to spend hours in it. Raising the bottom of the Instrument
(that is singular, Oscar only has one guage up front) panel would help
for someone taller.
The Piet climbed out much better than my friends Aeronca Champ with the
same Roaring C-65. It was about 95degrees or more. Oscar is much smaller
than me. he did note that the size of the passenger does not affect CG
since the PAX is on the center of Gravity.
M2C
Steve D
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: How hard is it to get into the front seat
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This is very interesting stuff.
BTW, how does a Piet's useful load compare to some other small planes
like a C-152 and J-3 Cub? I mean "real world" usefulness, not the
published numbers.
I just don't want to spend years building an aircraft only to find out
that I (6'2" and 195 lbs) can't carry a 180 lb. passenger without
scaring the schit out of myself. I'd be kinda heartbroken if I couldn't
share the ride with others.
Jack,
I think you're probably a gold nugget for my research. What's the best
way for me to get in touch with you?
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