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0. 12:16 AM - PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List Fund Raiser During November! (Matt Dralle)
1. 02:48 AM - Re: First Taxi! (Gene & Tammy)
2. 04:03 AM - Re: First Taxi! (Jack Phillips)
3. 06:55 AM - Re: First Taxi! (Gary Boothe)
4. 06:55 AM - Re: Gear strut clearance (steven sadler)
5. 07:06 AM - Strut tubing sizes (Jack)
6. 07:59 AM - Re: Strut tubing sizes (David Paule)
7. 08:05 AM - Re: Strut tubing sizes (Don Emch)
8. 08:50 AM - Re: Re: Strut tubing sizes (Jack)
9. 08:54 AM - Re: Re: Strut tubing sizes (Jack)
10. 08:55 AM - A cool monring flight (Gene & Tammy)
11. 09:16 AM - Re: A cool monring flight (Jack Phillips)
12. 09:21 AM - Re: A cool monring flight (Jack)
13. 09:46 AM - Re: A cool monring flight (Gene & Tammy)
14. 09:59 AM - Re: A cool monring flight (Jack Phillips)
15. 10:23 AM - Re: Strut tubing sizes (Don Emch)
16. 02:54 PM - Re: Re: Strut tubing sizes (steven sadler)
17. 03:54 PM - Re: Strut tubing sizes (Skip Gadd)
18. 03:54 PM - She flys! (Skip Gadd)
19. 05:02 PM - Re: She flys! (Gary Boothe)
20. 07:04 PM - Re: She flys! (Rick Holland)
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| Subject: | PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List Fund Raiser During |
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Way to go Ben!
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Charvet" <bcharvet@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:54 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: First Taxi!
>
> Today I finally got everything ready for the first taxi. I ended up
> moving my wing back 4 inches to meet weight and balance, and that
> required replacing one of the cross cables between the aft cabanes
> because to many threads were showing on the turnbuckle. By the time I
> had it ready to taxi it was 1:30 and the airport was pretty much
> deserted. I've installed a new Vertex hand-held, and since I have
> non-sheilded harnesses on my mags I was worried about radio
> interference. Well, I chained down the tail, chocked the wheels and
> cranked it up. The radio seems to work perfectly with no engine noise
> unless you turn the squelch way down. This was only a slow speed taxi,
> but I went up and down the grass strip (1800 ft) at a brisk walking
> pace, then ran it up and down the paved taxiway. The tailwheel cables
> were a little loose, but thats an easy fix.
>
> I sent my airworthiness application in on Monday, so I'm anxious to get
> it ready for the inspection. I've been flying a 54 year old Baby Ace
> that is showing its age, so to taxi around in a new airplane I built
> myself was quite a thrill. Hang in there builders.. ITS WORTH IT
>
> Ben Charvet
> Mims, Fl
> NX866BC
>
>
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Way to go, Ben! Keep sending progress reports. It's great to see a new
Pietenpol come to life.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Charvet
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:55 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: First Taxi!
Today I finally got everything ready for the first taxi. I ended up
moving my wing back 4 inches to meet weight and balance, and that
required replacing one of the cross cables between the aft cabanes
because to many threads were showing on the turnbuckle. By the time I
had it ready to taxi it was 1:30 and the airport was pretty much
deserted. I've installed a new Vertex hand-held, and since I have
non-sheilded harnesses on my mags I was worried about radio
interference. Well, I chained down the tail, chocked the wheels and
cranked it up. The radio seems to work perfectly with no engine noise
unless you turn the squelch way down. This was only a slow speed taxi,
but I went up and down the grass strip (1800 ft) at a brisk walking
pace, then ran it up and down the paved taxiway. The tailwheel cables
were a little loose, but thats an easy fix.
I sent my airworthiness application in on Monday, so I'm anxious to get
it ready for the inspection. I've been flying a 54 year old Baby Ace
that is showing its age, so to taxi around in a new airplane I built
myself was quite a thrill. Hang in there builders.. ITS WORTH IT
Ben Charvet
Mims, Fl
NX866BC
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Good news, Ben!! Send out some pics, when you can...
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Charvet
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:55 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: First Taxi!
Today I finally got everything ready for the first taxi. I ended up
moving my wing back 4 inches to meet weight and balance, and that
required replacing one of the cross cables between the aft cabanes
because to many threads were showing on the turnbuckle. By the time I
had it ready to taxi it was 1:30 and the airport was pretty much
deserted. I've installed a new Vertex hand-held, and since I have
non-sheilded harnesses on my mags I was worried about radio
interference. Well, I chained down the tail, chocked the wheels and
cranked it up. The radio seems to work perfectly with no engine noise
unless you turn the squelch way down. This was only a slow speed taxi,
but I went up and down the grass strip (1800 ft) at a brisk walking
pace, then ran it up and down the paved taxiway. The tailwheel cables
were a little loose, but thats an easy fix.
I sent my airworthiness application in on Monday, so I'm anxious to get
it ready for the inspection. I've been flying a 54 year old Baby Ace
that is showing its age, so to taxi around in a new airplane I built
myself was quite a thrill. Hang in there builders.. ITS WORTH IT
Ben Charvet
Mims, Fl
NX866BC
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| Subject: | Re: Gear strut clearance |
Jack,
I had the same concerns as you. Here is how I mounted my springs. Seems to
work, but I am not flying yet. I couldn't think of any reason why a high
mount would be any advantage other than slightly less drag down low.
Compared to the air resistance of the wheels it should be insignificant.
Steve
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 11:45 AM, Jack <jack@textors.com> wrote:
> I plan to stagger the gear strut attach points to allow clearance where
> they cross. Also think I will mount the strut springs down low like the
> attached picture. Does it seem like this will work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack
>
> DSM
>
>
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| Subject: | Strut tubing sizes |
Still working on the particulars of my struts. Tying to determine the
correct size and thickness of the tubing to order. Of the 3 diagrams I've
looked at, the sizes differ. For the inside tube to slide freely within the
outside tube how much clearance (difference) should I have? The HV Design
has .06 clearance. Bingelis clearance is .009. The Debolt drawing is also
.009 which seems tight. Wish I hade the tubing on-hand so I could try.
Then I just need to figure the springs!
Thanks!
Jack
DSM
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| Subject: | Re: Strut tubing sizes |
Don't forget to allow for paint.
David Paule
From: Jack
Still working on the particulars of my struts. Tying to determine the
correct size and thickness of the tubing to order. Of the 3 diagrams
I've looked at, the sizes differ. For the inside tube to slide freely
within the outside tube how much clearance (difference) should I have?
The HV Design has .06 clearance. Bingelis clearance is .009. The
Debolt drawing is also .009 which seems tight. Wish I hade the tubing
on-hand so I could try. Then I just need to figure the springs!
Thanks!
Jack
DSM
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| Subject: | Re: Strut tubing sizes |
Hey Jack,
I guess I'm not familiar with the "HV Design" and the "Debolt Drawing", and I don't
remember what the plans call for. I can check my plans and see what it calls
for and translate to decimal wall thickness. Off the top of my head though,
.060" would be a huge amount of clearance fit. The .009" dimension sounds
much better.
Don Emch
NX899DE
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270442#270442
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| Subject: | Re: Strut tubing sizes |
Don, David and Steven,
Thanks a bunch for the good thoughts! Never even thought about paint.
Steven do you remember the tubing sizes and thickness for your gear?
Jack
DSM
Hey Jack,
I guess I'm not familiar with the "HV Design" and the "Debolt Drawing", and
I don't remember what the plans call for. I can check my plans and see what
it calls for and translate to decimal wall thickness. Off the top of my
head though, .060" would be a huge amount of clearance fit. The .009"
dimension sounds much better.
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Strut tubing sizes |
Here are the drawings...
Jack
DSM
Hey Jack,
I guess I'm not familiar with the "HV Design" and the "Debolt Drawing", and
I don't remember what the plans call for. I can check my plans and see what
it calls for and translate to decimal wall thickness. Off the top of my
head though, .060" would be a huge amount of clearance fit. The .009"
dimension sounds much better.
Don Emch
NX899DE
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270442#270442
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| Subject: | A cool monring flight |
Tennessee has had more than it's fair share of wind and rain this year,
making it iffy for having a good day for flying when I had the day off.
Got some time in last night, but it was windy and landing was with a 90
degree cross wind. Forcast for today was clear with wind 5 to 10.
Showed up at the airport shortly after sunrise. Sky was severe clear,
no wind and the temp was 32 degrees.
N502R seemed as eager as I, and started on the first flip of the prop.
Spent more time than normal warming up the engine, then taxied to runway
4. As I taxied out I noticed that the WWF's ("warm weather flyers")
were all setting inside the FBO, probably bitching about the cold
weather.
The Ol' Piet and I spent a little over an hour in the air. Me, just
enjoying flying and the beautiful fall colors and the Ol' Piet obviously
pretending that she was a Super Cub, climbing like a home sick angel in
the cool air.
Made my landing (not the best I've ever made but not the worst either)
and taxied to my hanger (the WWF's were still sitting in the FBO). I
wouldn't have missed that flight for anything. What a day!
I really encourage Piet owners not to put their planes away during cool
weather, but to get out and enjoy the great flying that cool weather
brings. Your Piet will love you for it. If you have questions about
what to wear for warmth and what to do to preheat the engine, there are
plenty of cool weather flyers here on this list that will be glad to
offer suggestions.
Gene in Beautiful Tennessee
N502R (just don't tell her she's not a Super Cub)
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| Subject: | A cool monring flight |
Gene, I know all about the rain you've had. My RV-4 has been sitting in a
hangar at MKL since October 8th. I flew it there to visit my Mom, and had
to leave it and come home commercial because of the constant IFR conditions
in west Tennessee, or over the mountains between there and Raleigh. I'm
hoping to come get it this week.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene & Tammy
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:52 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Tennessee has had more than it's fair share of wind and rain this year,
making it iffy for having a good day for flying when I had the day off. Got
some time in last night, but it was windy and landing was with a 90 degree
cross wind. Forcast for today was clear with wind 5 to 10.
Showed up at the airport shortly after sunrise. Sky was severe clear, no
wind and the temp was 32 degrees.
N502R seemed as eager as I, and started on the first flip of the prop.
Spent more time than normal warming up the engine, then taxied to runway 4.
As I taxied out I noticed that the WWF's ("warm weather flyers") were all
setting inside the FBO, probably bitching about the cold weather.
The Ol' Piet and I spent a little over an hour in the air. Me, just
enjoying flying and the beautiful fall colors and the Ol' Piet obviously
pretending that she was a Super Cub, climbing like a home sick angel in the
cool air.
Made my landing (not the best I've ever made but not the worst either) and
taxied to my hanger (the WWF's were still sitting in the FBO). I wouldn't
have missed that flight for anything. What a day!
I really encourage Piet owners not to put their planes away during cool
weather, but to get out and enjoy the great flying that cool weather brings.
Your Piet will love you for it. If you have questions about what to wear
for warmth and what to do to preheat the engine, there are plenty of cool
weather flyers here on this list that will be glad to offer suggestions.
Gene in Beautiful Tennessee
N502R (just don't tell her she's not a Super Cub)
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| Subject: | A cool monring flight |
Gene,
Thoughts of enjoying the fall colors keep me building, thanks.
Jack
DSM
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Tennessee has had more than it's fair share of wind and rain this year,
making it iffy for having a good day for flying when I had the day off. Got
some time in last night, but it was windy and landing was with a 90 degree
cross wind. Forcast for today was clear with wind 5 to 10.
Showed up at the airport shortly after sunrise. Sky was severe clear, no
wind and the temp was 32 degrees.
N502R seemed as eager as I, and started on the first flip of the prop.
Spent more time than normal warming up the engine, then taxied to runway 4.
As I taxied out I noticed that the WWF's ("warm weather flyers") were all
setting inside the FBO, probably bitching about the cold weather.
The Ol' Piet and I spent a little over an hour in the air. Me, just
enjoying flying and the beautiful fall colors and the Ol' Piet obviously
pretending that she was a Super Cub, climbing like a home sick angel in the
cool air.
Made my landing (not the best I've ever made but not the worst either) and
taxied to my hanger (the WWF's were still sitting in the FBO). I wouldn't
have missed that flight for anything. What a day!
I really encourage Piet owners not to put their planes away during cool
weather, but to get out and enjoy the great flying that cool weather brings.
Your Piet will love you for it. If you have questions about what to wear
for warmth and what to do to preheat the engine, there are plenty of cool
weather flyers here on this list that will be glad to offer suggestions.
Gene in Beautiful Tennessee
N502R (just don't tell her she's not a Super Cub)
07:38:00
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| Subject: | Re: A cool monring flight |
Any chance you can make it to OM4? We have the cheapest fuel around
(100LL $3.60 a gal.).
Gene
731-336-6893
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:13 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Gene, I know all about the rain you've had. My RV-4 has been sitting
in a hangar at MKL since October 8th. I flew it there to visit my Mom,
and had to leave it and come home commercial because of the constant IFR
conditions in west Tennessee, or over the mountains between there and
Raleigh. I'm hoping to come get it this week.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene &
Tammy
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:52 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Tennessee has had more than it's fair share of wind and rain this
year, making it iffy for having a good day for flying when I had the day
off. Got some time in last night, but it was windy and landing was with
a 90 degree cross wind. Forcast for today was clear with wind 5 to 10.
Showed up at the airport shortly after sunrise. Sky was severe clear,
no wind and the temp was 32 degrees.
N502R seemed as eager as I, and started on the first flip of the prop.
Spent more time than normal warming up the engine, then taxied to
runway 4. As I taxied out I noticed that the WWF's ("warm weather
flyers") were all setting inside the FBO, probably bitching about the
cold weather.
The Ol' Piet and I spent a little over an hour in the air. Me, just
enjoying flying and the beautiful fall colors and the Ol' Piet obviously
pretending that she was a Super Cub, climbing like a home sick angel in
the cool air.
Made my landing (not the best I've ever made but not the worst either)
and taxied to my hanger (the WWF's were still sitting in the FBO). I
wouldn't have missed that flight for anything. What a day!
I really encourage Piet owners not to put their planes away during
cool weather, but to get out and enjoy the great flying that cool
weather brings. Your Piet will love you for it. If you have questions
about what to wear for warmth and what to do to preheat the engine,
there are plenty of cool weather flyers here on this list that will be
glad to offer suggestions.
Gene in Beautiful Tennessee
N502R (just don't tell her she's not a Super Cub)
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| Subject: | A cool monring flight |
Doubtful. I'll refuel it with the FBO in Jackson, since they've kept it in
their hangar for the last 3 weeks. Possible I might go on Tuesday and wait
until Thursday to leave, so if I do that I might be able to stop in for a
visit. I'd like to see your Pietenpol. Do you ever fly into MKL?
Jack
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene & Tammy
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Any chance you can make it to OM4? We have the cheapest fuel around (100LL
$3.60 a gal.).
Gene
731-336-6893
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack <mailto:pietflyr@bellsouth.net> Phillips
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:13 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Gene, I know all about the rain you've had. My RV-4 has been sitting in a
hangar at MKL since October 8th. I flew it there to visit my Mom, and had
to leave it and come home commercial because of the constant IFR conditions
in west Tennessee, or over the mountains between there and Raleigh. I'm
hoping to come get it this week.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
_____
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene & Tammy
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:52 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: A cool monring flight
Tennessee has had more than it's fair share of wind and rain this year,
making it iffy for having a good day for flying when I had the day off. Got
some time in last night, but it was windy and landing was with a 90 degree
cross wind. Forcast for today was clear with wind 5 to 10.
Showed up at the airport shortly after sunrise. Sky was severe clear, no
wind and the temp was 32 degrees.
N502R seemed as eager as I, and started on the first flip of the prop.
Spent more time than normal warming up the engine, then taxied to runway 4.
As I taxied out I noticed that the WWF's ("warm weather flyers") were all
setting inside the FBO, probably bitching about the cold weather.
The Ol' Piet and I spent a little over an hour in the air. Me, just
enjoying flying and the beautiful fall colors and the Ol' Piet obviously
pretending that she was a Super Cub, climbing like a home sick angel in the
cool air.
Made my landing (not the best I've ever made but not the worst either) and
taxied to my hanger (the WWF's were still sitting in the FBO). I wouldn't
have missed that flight for anything. What a day!
I really encourage Piet owners not to put their planes away during cool
weather, but to get out and enjoy the great flying that cool weather brings.
Your Piet will love you for it. If you have questions about what to wear
for warmth and what to do to preheat the engine, there are plenty of cool
weather flyers here on this list that will be glad to offer suggestions.
Gene in Beautiful Tennessee
N502R (just don't tell her she's not a Super Cub)
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| Subject: | Re: Strut tubing sizes |
Jack,
I like the Debolt drawing. I actually recognize that from a past Frank Pavliga
Sr. newsletter. If I was doing springs that is how I would do it. .009" clearance
fit is plenty, even with paint. That will soon wear off though. I'd just
keep it greased up in there. Every now and then I think of making a spring
gear for mine. Those bungees can be a real pain to wrap. I just like the "Pietenpol-ish"
look to them though.
Good luck!
Don Emch
NX899DE
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Jack,
I used the drawing (and the exact tubing sizes) shown in the drawing "strut
2" that you posted. The main difference is that I made the long pieces from
5/8" tubing and the shorter ones from 3/4". Basically I reversed the
drawing. I also used "U" shape ends as per the pietenpol drawings instead of
the closed cylinder as shown on the right side end of the drawing "strut 2"
so that the end would fit over the fittings from the piet drawings. The U
shaped ends are fairly easy to make with a small hydraulic press and could
probably be made with a vise as well. I can give you details of that if you
want.
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 10:47 AM, Jack <jack@textors.com> wrote:
> Here are the drawings...
> Jack
> DSM
>
> Hey Jack,
>
> I guess I'm not familiar with the "HV Design" and the "Debolt Drawing", and
> I don't remember what the plans call for. I can check my plans and see
> what
> it calls for and translate to decimal wall thickness. Off the top of my
> head though, .060" would be a huge amount of clearance fit. The .009"
> dimension sounds much better.
>
> Don Emch
> NX899DE
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270442#270442
>
>
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> 07:38:00
>
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Jack,
Just use .058 tube for the outside tube and the next smaller size for the inside
and it will work. I used .058 for both, but have not flown my Piet yet.
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack
Sent: 11/1/2009 10:15:25 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Strut tubing sizes
Still working on the particulars of my struts. Tying to determine the correct
size and thickness of the tubing to order. Of the 3 diagrams Ive looked at, the
sizes differ. For the inside tube to slide freely within the outside tube
how much clearance (difference) should I have? The HV Design has .06 clearance.
Bingelis clearance is .009. The Debolt drawing is also .009 which seems tight.
Wish I hade the tubing on-hand so I could try. Then I just need to figure
the springs!
Thanks!
Jack
DSM
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Flew Ed deLancy's Piet N6926J today. Ed bought the plane, a one piece wing
A65 Piet from northern MN. He brought it back to WV on a trailer just after
Brodhead this past summer. The plane was reported to have one hour. He
worked on the thing several hours a day from then till now to get it
trimmed and in good flying shape. Ed is an A&P, IA, CFII and airline pilot
but not much taildragger time so I did the honers. Did some tail up fast
taxi work 2 days ago and told Ed it was ready to fly. We put the cowl on
and waited for the wind to calm down, it never did. Today was clear as a
bell and at about 4:30 PM about 50 degrees and winds almost nill. It was my
plan to get the tail up and do a few more fast taxi's. The tail came up,
pulled the throttle back a little to keep it on the runway and next thing I
knew it was flying. I moved the stick very gently one side of center to the
other to varify ailerons worked, they did so added back in some throttle.
The plane flys great! The only problem was the little flapper thing on the
pitot did not move so no airspeed. The Piet flys so much like my GN-1 that
wasn't a problem. We will get that fixed and put some more time on it
tomorrow.
Hales Landing now has 2 flying Piets!
Skip
skipgadd@earthlink.net
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GOOD JOB, SKIP!!!!
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
Do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Skip Gadd
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:30 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: She flys!
Flew Ed deLancy's Piet N6926J today. Ed bought the plane, a one piece wing
A65 Piet from northern MN. He brought it back to WV on a trailer just after
Brodhead this past summer. The plane was reported to have one hour. He
worked on the thing several hours a day from then till now to get it
trimmed and in good flying shape. Ed is an A&P, IA, CFII and airline pilot
but not much taildragger time so I did the honers. Did some tail up fast
taxi work 2 days ago and told Ed it was ready to fly. We put the cowl on
and waited for the wind to calm down, it never did. Today was clear as a
bell and at about 4:30 PM about 50 degrees and winds almost nill. It was my
plan to get the tail up and do a few more fast taxi's. The tail came up,
pulled the throttle back a little to keep it on the runway and next thing I
knew it was flying. I moved the stick very gently one side of center to the
other to varify ailerons worked, they did so added back in some throttle.
The plane flys great! The only problem was the little flapper thing on the
pitot did not move so no airspeed. The Piet flys so much like my GN-1 that
wasn't a problem. We will get that fixed and put some more time on it
tomorrow.
Hales Landing now has 2 flying Piets!
Skip
skipgadd@earthlink.net
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Congrats Skip, nice work.
Rick
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM, Skip Gadd <skipgadd@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Flew Ed deLancy's Piet N6926J today. Ed bought the plane, a one piece wing
> A65 Piet from northern MN. He brought it back to WV on a trailer just after
> Brodhead this past summer. The plane was reported to have one hour. He
> worked on the thing several hours a day from then till now to get it
> trimmed and in good flying shape. Ed is an A&P, IA, CFII and airline pilot
> but not much taildragger time so I did the honers. Did some tail up fast
> taxi work 2 days ago and told Ed it was ready to fly. We put the cowl on
> and waited for the wind to calm down, it never did. Today was clear as a
> bell and at about 4:30 PM about 50 degrees and winds almost nill. It was my
> plan to get the tail up and do a few more fast taxi's. The tail came up,
> pulled the throttle back a little to keep it on the runway and next thing I
> knew it was flying. I moved the stick very gently one side of center to the
> other to varify ailerons worked, they did so added back in some throttle.
> The plane flys great! The only problem was the little flapper thing on the
> pitot did not move so no airspeed. The Piet flys so much like my GN-1 that
> wasn't a problem. We will get that fixed and put some more time on it
> tomorrow.
> Hales Landing now has 2 flying Piets!
> Skip
>
>
> skipgadd@earthlink.net
>
>
--
Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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