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1. 04:28 AM - Shock Mounted Instruments (Jack)
2. 06:17 AM - Re: Rudder cables (taildrags)
3. 06:22 AM - Scimitar prop short life (jeff wilson)
4. 06:53 AM - happy birthday to Jeff, happy birthday to Jeff (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation])
5. 07:25 AM - Re: happy birthday to Jeff, happy birthday to Jeff (Jeff Boatright)
6. 07:44 AM - Re: Shock Mounted Instruments (David Paule)
7. 10:49 AM - Re: gps speed (Jack Phillips)
8. 10:50 AM - Re: Re: Rudder cables (Jack)
9. 10:55 AM - C-90 GPU For Sale (Jack)
10. 11:55 AM - Flathead Spring Compressor Available (David Paule)
11. 12:11 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Dan Yocum)
12. 12:18 PM - Re: Re: Rudder cables (Ben Charvet)
13. 12:20 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Jeff Boatright)
14. 12:20 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Tim Willis)
15. 12:32 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Dave Abramson)
16. 12:52 PM - Front seat front support (Michael Perez)
17. 01:10 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (hvandervoo@aol.com)
18. 01:17 PM - Re: Front seat front support (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation])
19. 01:30 PM - Re: GN-1 cabane length (coxwelljon)
20. 02:01 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Wayne Bressler)
21. 02:23 PM - Re: Rudder cables (Pieti Lowell)
22. 02:33 PM - Re: Front seat front support (Michael Perez)
23. 02:56 PM - Re: Re: Rudder cables (walt)
24. 03:00 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Jack)
25. 03:03 PM - Re: C-90 GPU For Sale (Jack)
26. 03:48 PM - Re: Re: Rudder cables (Rick Holland)
27. 04:00 PM - Re: Rudder cables (Pieti Lowell)
28. 05:49 PM - Re: Front seat front support (gcardinal)
29. 05:53 PM - A little health scare slightly off topic (Doug Dever)
30. 07:51 PM - Re: Re: Rudder cables (Ben Charvet)
31. 08:08 PM - Re: Front seat front support (Ben Charvet)
32. 08:11 PM - Re: A little health scare slightly off topic (Ben Charvet)
33. 08:33 PM - Re: A little health scare slightly off topic (Doug Dever)
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Subject: | Shock Mounted Instruments |
Tony Bingelis recommends shock mounts for gyros, specifically directional
and attitude indicators. Anybody shock mounting their turn and banks? I'm
planning for an electric model.
Thanks,
Jack
DSM
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
well, I don't have my airplane here to be able to check the lengths of the tailwheel
and rudder bellcrank horns but looking at the picture, they are pretty close
to the same length if not just a tad shorter for the tailwheel ones. The
tailwheel bellcrank horns have several different holes that the springs and cables
can be hooked up to for different leverage but I've left them where Corky
had them and it seems to track and handle just fine.
--------
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
Air Camper NX41CC
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Subject: | Scimitar prop short life |
Regarding the scimitar shape prop,
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The info I have is just word of mouth from a conversation I had not long ag
o regarding the true scimitar shape props with vertical laminations.
Related to me were the experiences that Wittman had using a Scimitar prop o
n his racers, and that they did not last long over 500 hours. But that's an
cient history now. I trust that is not an issue with modern wooden props th
at use horizontal laminations, and are considered a semi-scimitar shape.
I am still somewhere on the learning curve. For instance I had to do a lot
of research and reading to convince myself to accept the under camber desig
n of the wing for the Piet/GN-1. Don't ask me where I found confirmation fo
r my under camber question, I don't take very good notes ( I think I used t
hat napkin then threw it away).
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Jeff Wilson
GN-1
St. Louis, MO
-=0A=0A=0A
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Subject: | happy birthday to Jeff, happy birthday to Jeff |
Happy birthday you Pietenpol Pilot you Jeff Boatright, happy birthday to yo
u.
See what crap everyone knows when you're on Facebook ?
You already got your birthday present by getting to fly slow flight formati
on with that other gent
the other night in that silky smooth air so don't expect anything to show u
p via UPS from us listers
here okay ? Doesn't mean we don't like you though.
Mike C.
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Subject: | Re: happy birthday to Jeff, happy birthday to Jeff |
Hey, I get two birthdays this year! My real one is in August.
I'll check my Facebook account, but you may have me mixed up with the
other Jeff Boatright (there is at least one other on Facebook).
There's even another Jeff Boatright who lives about mile from me in
Decatur. Oddly enough, we're all pudgy, balding white guys of about
the same age.
However, I encourage you: Accept No Substitutes! I am the one true
Jeff Boatright!!
>Happy birthday you Pietenpol Pilot you Jeff Boatright, happy birthday to you.
>
>See what crap everyone knows when you're on Facebook ?
>
>You already got your birthday present by getting to fly slow flight
>formation with that other gent
>the other night in that silky smooth air so don't expect anything to
>show up via UPS from us listers
>here okay ? Doesn't mean we don't like you though.
>
>Mike C.
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Shock Mounted Instruments |
My Cessna 180 and the old Cessna 170 that I used to have, both had the
whole panel shock-mounted. The shock mounts are Cessna p/n 0411059-1
and the panel, as stock with 16 to 18 instruments, took six of them.
When the 180 was 31 years old, I replaced them all, and they were
clearly due for replacement at that time.
David Paule
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:27 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Shock Mounted Instruments
Tony Bingelis recommends shock mounts for gyros, specifically
directional and attitude indicators. Anybody shock mounting their turn
and banks? I'm planning for an electric model.
Thanks,
Jack
DSM
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Two years ago enroute to Brodhead over the Blue Ridge Mountains in my
Pietenpol the GPS indicated my groundspeed was 27 knots. Somewhat
discouraging.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cuy, Michael
D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 4:35 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: gps speed
Aerospace Corporation]" <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>
Douwe,
GPS indicated your speed over the ground. It is really nice when you're
coming home from Wisconsin and sometimes it says 90 or 95 in a Pietenpol.
Likewise it is laborious westbound sometimes when it says horrible things
like 50, 55....
Mike C.
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
Oscar,
Thanks for the picture. I noticed when you "attach" pictures they are in a
link form below the attachment area. How is that done?
Thanks,
Jack
DSM
well, I don't have my airplane here to be able to check the lengths of the
tailwheel and rudder bellcrank horns but looking at the picture, they are
pretty close to the same length if not just a tad shorter for the tailwheel
ones. The tailwheel bellcrank horns have several different holes that the
springs and cables can be hooked up to for different leverage but I've left
them where Corky had them and it seems to track and handle just fine.
--------
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
Air Camper NX41CC
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=291790#291790
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Subject: | C-90 GPU For Sale |
I received a response to my "wanted" post in Craigslist for an engine.
Since I already :-) have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
Joseph Stephenson
micahstephenson@aol.com
Jack
DSM
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Subject: | Flathead Spring Compressor Available |
A friend of mine has a flathead valve spring compressor that he'd like
to see go to a good home.
Email me directly and I'll forward it to him.
David Paule
dpaule@frii.com
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Subject: | Re: C-90 GPU For Sale |
Jack,
I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
Thanks,
Dan
On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
> I received a response to my wanted post in Craigslist for an engine.
> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>
> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>
> Joseph Stephenson
>
> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>
> Jack
>
> DSM
>
> *
>
>
> *
--
Dan Yocum
Fermilab 630.840.6509
yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
I have a Maule tailwheel on my Piet, and started out using the horns
that came with it. With full rudder deflection, the tailwheel would
kick over far enough to go free castoring, which made for some
embarassing taxiing incidents. I went back and welded extensions on to
make the horns the same length as the rudder horns, and that fixed the
problem.. It doesnt turn as sharp as I'd like, but I drilled extra holes
1 inch in from the ends so I could adjust the throw.
Ben Charvet
NX866BC
15.2 hours on Hobbs
Still hoping for Sun-N-Fun
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Subject: | Re: C-90 GPU For Sale |
Ground power unit. In other words, a C-90 that needs to be modified
to work as an aircraft engine. May or may not be made/maintained with
airworthy parts. Will need second sparkplug holes drilled, carb and
intakes changed, etc. All for the price of a running A-65. OTOH, this
may be a good price for an airboat engine.
>
>Jack,
>
>I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan
>
>
>On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
>>I received a response to my "wanted" post in Craigslist for an engine.
>>Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
>>more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>>
>>I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>>
>>Joseph Stephenson
>>
>>micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>>
>>Jack
>>
>>DSM
>>
>>*
>>
>>
>>*
>
>--
>Dan Yocum
>Fermilab 630.840.6509
>yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
>"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
>
--
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Jeffrey H. Boatright, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Emory University School of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief
Molecular Vision
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Subject: | Re: C-90 GPU For Sale |
I believe that was a "ground power unit." Various branches of the military used
everything from A-40s on up to power electric generators. After all, they are
light, air-cooled, etc.
If this is right, and it was hooked to a gen, you'll have to look at what it takes
to add a propeller and whatever else it takes to make it a real aircraft engine.
For instance, I would guess that the carb on a GPU might be on top of
the engine, as on an auto, but I am guessing.
Others on the board must know a lot more about this than I do.
Tim in central TX
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov>
>Sent: Mar 26, 2010 2:10 PM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
>
>
>Jack,
>
>I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan
>
>
>On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
>> I received a response to my wanted post in Craigslist for an engine.
>> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
>> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>>
>> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>>
>> Joseph Stephenson
>>
>> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>>
>> Jack
>>
>> DSM
>>
>> *
>>
>>
>> *
>
>--
>Dan Yocum
>Fermilab 630.840.6509
>yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
>"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
>
>
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Subject: | C-90 GPU For Sale |
Ground Power Unit
DIT-VIT
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dan Yocum
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
Jack,
I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
Thanks,
Dan
On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
> I received a response to my wanted post in Craigslist for an engine.
> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>
> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>
> Joseph Stephenson
>
> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>
> Jack
>
> DSM
>
> *
>
>
> *
--
Dan Yocum
Fermilab 630.840.6509
yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
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Subject: | Front seat front support |
I see the prints show the front (passenger) seat front support plywood goin
g from the top of seat- down to the bottom sides of the fuselage. Can thi
s piece just be the same size as the front of the seat, (square) or does it
need to extend to the sides of the fuselage?-
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Subject: | Re: C-90 GPU For Sale |
Yes, it is a Ground Power Unit, used as generator engine in Airforce
Single downdraft Stromberg on top of the engine.
I have one, bought three years ago for $400.-- partial rebuild and convert
ed for aircraft use.
I would not pay $ 1,500.-- for this
Just my 2 c
Hans
Corvair powered NX15KV
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Willis <timothywillis@earthlink.net>
Sent: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
net>
I believe that was a "ground power unit." Various branches of the militar
y used
verything from A-40s on up to power electric generators. After all, they
are
ight, air-cooled, etc.
If this is right, and it was hooked to a gen, you'll have to look at what
it
akes to add a propeller and whatever else it takes to make it a real aircr
aft
ngine. For instance, I would guess that the carb on a GPU might be on top
of
he engine, as on an auto, but I am guessing.
Others on the board must know a lot more about this than I do.
im in central TX
----Original Message-----
From: Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov>
Sent: Mar 26, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
Jack,
I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
Thanks,
Dan
On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
> I received a response to my =9Cwanted=9D post in Craigslist
for an engine.
> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>
> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>
> Joseph Stephenson
>
> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>
> Jack
>
> DSM
>
> *
>
>
> *
--
Dan Yocum
Fermilab 630.840.6509
yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
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Subject: | Front seat front support |
Mike-my gut tells me that it needs to extend to the sides of the fuselage b
ecause it acts as a fuselage bulkhead/ twisting
stiffener if I'm picturing your question correctly in my head.
Mike C.
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Perez
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:52 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
I see the prints show the front (passenger) seat front support plywood goin
g from the top of seat down to the bottom sides of the fuselage. Can this
piece just be the same size as the front of the seat, (square) or does it n
eed to extend to the sides of the fuselage?
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Subject: | Re: GN-1 cabane length |
[/quote]
Rick and others,
It looks like the concensus for Piet plans is 1" longer for the front. I will
have to do some looking at my Piet plans (I have both Piet and GN-1 drawings)
and see what 1" does as far as the angle of incidence. I will report back. Seems
like with a few GN-1 builders out there it would be good to settle this as
there is no support from Don Grega.[/quote]
Just to put a cap on this, I measured both the GN-1 airfoil and Piet airfoil and
put the dimensions in Cad so I could measure the angle of incidence with different
length cabanes. Here is what I found.
GN-1 with equal length struts front and back the angle of incidence is 1.75 degrees.
GN-1 with front struts 5/8" longer than rear the angle is 3 degrees
Piet with front struts 1" longer than rear (accepted standard) is 3.25 deg.
My GN-1 struts are equal length and I am going to leave them that way and try them.
I have figured and easy way to add length if I need to without building
new struts.
Jon C.
--------
Jon Coxwell
GN-1 Builder
Recycle and preserve the planet
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Subject: | Re: C-90 GPU For Sale |
Has the engine in question been converted to aircraft use? If so,
that could change the discussion and question of value considerably.
Wayne Bressler Jr.
Taildraggers, Inc.
taildraggersinc.com
On Mar 26, 2010, at 4:09 PM, hvandervoo@aol.com wrote:
>
> Yes, it is a Ground Power Unit, used as generator engine in Airforce
>
> Single downdraft Stromberg on top of the engine.
>
> I have one, bought three years ago for $400.-- partial rebuild and
> converted for aircraft use.
>
> I would not pay $ 1,500.-- for this
>
> Just my 2 c
>
>
> Hans
> Corvair powered NX15KV
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Willis <timothywillis@earthlink.net>
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 2:19 pm
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
>
<timothywillis@earthlink.net
> >
>
> I believe that was a "ground power unit." Various branches of the
> military used
> everything from A-40s on up to power electric generators. After
> all, they are
> light, air-cooled, etc.
>
> If this is right, and it was hooked to a gen, you'll have to look at
> what it
> takes to add a propeller and whatever else it takes to make it a
> real aircraft
> engine. For instance, I would guess that the carb on a GPU might be
> on top of
> the engine, as on an auto, but I am guessing.
>
> Others on the board must know a lot more about this than I do.
> Tim in central TX
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov>
> >Sent: Mar 26, 2010 2:10 PM
> >To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
> >
> >
> >Jack,
> >
> >I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Dan
> >
> >
> >On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
> >> I received a response to my =9Cwanted=9D post in
Craigslist for an
> engine.
> >> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to
> share
> >> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
> >>
> >> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
> >>
> >> Joseph Stephenson
> >>
> >> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
> >>
> >> Jack
> >>
> >> DSM
> >>
> >> *
> >>
> >>
> >> *
> >
> >--
> >Dan Yocum
> >Fermilab 630.840.6509
> >yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
> >"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
Ben,
You see, the exact problem you have experienced, is why I suggested when the length
of the horns are not correct there could be a problem, a very big problem.
I also had the tail wheel horns too short and when the tail lifted, there wasn't
enough rudder to keep me on the runway, as the rudder was fully pushed, one
direction was restricted in defection, and off the runway we went, Wife on
board: And explain that maneuver NOT !
The steerable -full swivel, (Ala, Ken Perkins design ),can be a problem also, if
one kicks a full rudder and it might unlock the tail wheel, Something like
a landing on 36L at EAA with a 20 knot wind from the 270 quadrant. And the Piet
under 20 Knots.
Pieti Lowell
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=291855#291855
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Subject: | Front seat front support |
I believe=C2- you are thinking of the right thing Mike. I looked at it an
d thought it needed to extend to sides for a reason, it just looks inadequa
te to really do much in my eyes. Those ears get some holes in them for the
rudder cables as well. I guess there is a reason for them to be extended, I
just have a hard time seeing it...being such a small piece.
=C2-
Any other thoughts?
--- On Fri, 3/26/10, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
<michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> wrote:
From: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation] <michael.d.cuy
@nasa.gov>
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
Mike=94my gut tells me that it needs to extend to the sides of the fu
selage because it acts as a fuselage bulkhead/ twisting
stiffener if I=99m picturing your question correctly in my head.
=C2-
Mike C.
=C2-
=C2-
=C2-
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Perez
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:52 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
=C2-
I see the prints show the front (passenger) seat front support plywood goin
g from the top of seat=C2- down to the bottom sides of the fuselage. Can
this piece just be the same size as the front of the seat, (square) or does
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
Pietri,
With the tail horns too short the rudder would react more and get
quicker rudder response.
walt evans
NX140DL
----- Original Message -----
From: Pieti Lowell
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rudder cables
<Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com>
Ben,
You see, the exact problem you have experienced, is why I suggested
when the length of the horns are not correct there could be a problem, a
very big problem. I also had the tail wheel horns too short and when the
tail lifted, there wasn't enough rudder to keep me on the runway, as the
rudder was fully pushed, one direction was restricted in defection, and
off the runway we went, Wife on board: And explain that maneuver NOT !
The steerable -full swivel, (Ala, Ken Perkins design ),can be a
problem also, if one kicks a full rudder and it might unlock the tail
wheel, Something like a landing on 36L at EAA with a 20 knot wind from
the 270 quadrant. And the Piet under 20 Knots.
Pieti Lowell
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=291855#291855
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Subject: | C-90 GPU For Sale |
Wayne and others.that's all the info I have. I have no idea if it's good,
bad, high or low time operated by a Great Grandma on Sundays only.
Jack
DSM
_____
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Wayne
Bressler
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
Has the engine in question been converted to aircraft use? If so, that
could change the discussion and question of value considerably.
Wayne Bressler Jr.
Taildraggers, Inc.
taildraggersinc.com
On Mar 26, 2010, at 4:09 PM, hvandervoo@aol.com wrote:
Yes, it is a Ground Power Unit, used as generator engine in Airforce
Single downdraft Stromberg on top of the engine.
I have one, bought three years ago for $400.-- partial rebuild and converted
for aircraft use.
I would not pay $ 1,500.-- for this
Just my 2 c
Hans
Corvair powered NX15KV
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Willis <timothywillis@earthlink.net>
Sent: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
<mailto:timothywillis@earthlink.net> timothywillis@earthlink.net>
I believe that was a "ground power unit." Various branches of the military
used
everything from A-40s on up to power electric generators. After all, they
are
light, air-cooled, etc.
If this is right, and it was hooked to a gen, you'll have to look at what it
takes to add a propeller and whatever else it takes to make it a real
aircraft
engine. For instance, I would guess that the carb on a GPU might be on top
of
the engine, as on an auto, but I am guessing.
Others on the board must know a lot more about this than I do.
Tim in central TX
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan Yocum < <mailto:yocum@fnal.gov> yocum@fnal.gov>
>Sent: Mar 26, 2010 2:10 PM
>To: <mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com> pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
>
yocum@fnal.gov>
>
>Jack,
>
>I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
>
>Thanks,
>Dan
>
>
>On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
>> I received a response to my "wanted" post in Craigslist for an engine.
>> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
>> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>>
>> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>>
>> Joseph Stephenson
>>
>> <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com> micahstephenson@aol.com <
<mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com?> mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>>
>> Jack
>>
>> DSM
>>
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>>
>> *
>
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Subject: | C-90 GPU For Sale |
Ground Power Unit....not to be confused with GPS
Jack
DSM
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Yocum
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: C-90 GPU For Sale
Jack,
I guess I'm not up on the nomenclature - what does GPU stand for?
Thanks,
Dan
On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Jack wrote:
> I received a response to my "wanted" post in Craigslist for an engine.
> Since I already J have one I wanted to share. I ask the gent to share
> more info but have not heard back. He responded with;
>
> I have a C-90 GPU engine that I will let you have for $1,500
>
> Joseph Stephenson
>
> micahstephenson@aol.com <mailto:micahstephenson@aol.com>
>
> Jack
>
> DSM
>
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
Some have rigged their tailwheel cable movement to be an adjustable
percentage of their rudder cable movement for this reason.
rick
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Pieti Lowell <Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Ben,
> You see, the exact problem you have experienced, is why I suggested when the
length of the horns are not correct there could be a problem, a very big problem.
I also had the tail wheel horns too short and when the tail lifted, there
wasn't enough rudder to keep me on the runway, as the rudder was fully pushed,
one direction was restricted in defection, and off the runway we went, Wife on
board: And explain that maneuver NOT !
> The steerable -full swivel, (Ala, Ken Perkins design ),can be a problem also,
if one kicks a full rudder and it might unlock the tail wheel, Something like
a landing on 36L at EAA with a 20 knot wind from the 270 quadrant. And the Piet
under 20 Knots.
> Pieti Lowell
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=291855#291855
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
Walt,
When the tail wheel horns are shorter than the rudder horns the tail wheel will
max the rotation before the rudders equal rotation. I.E. If the Tail wheel horns
are a total length of 6 " and the rudder horns are 12 " long, you push right
rudder fully down and the cable to the movement of the tail wheel will be
maxed, and the rudder will have hardly moved, when the tail lifts off and you
have a cross wind you have no rudder control, because the cable on the rudder
has hardly moved at half the forward distant. and you need a bunch of forward
speed to take up the long dwell time, getting off the ground,and with very little
rudder control.
Pieti Lowell
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Subject: | Re: Front seat front support |
Mr. Cuy is right on. That brace prevents the front seat from racking
side-to-side.
Greg Cardinal
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Perez
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 4:33 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
I believe you are thinking of the right thing Mike. I looked at
it and thought it needed to extend to sides for a reason, it just looks
inadequate to really do much in my eyes. Those ears get some holes in
them for the rudder cables as well. I guess there is a reason for them
to be extended, I just have a hard time seeing it...being such a small
piece.
Any other thoughts?
--- On Fri, 3/26/10, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace
Corporation] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> wrote:
From: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
<michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
To: "pietenpol-list@matronics.com"
<pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010, 4:14 PM
Mike=94my gut tells me that it needs to extend to the
sides of the fuselage because it acts as a fuselage bulkhead/ twisting
stiffener if I=99m picturing your question correctly in
my head.
Mike C.
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Perez
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:52 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
I see the prints show the front (passenger) seat front
support plywood going from the top of seat down to the bottom sides of
the fuselage. Can this piece just be the same size as the front of the
seat, (square) or does it need to extend to the sides of the fuselage?
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Subject: | A little health scare slightly off topic |
I had a little health scare recently. I noticed a dark blurry spot with di
stortion in my vision a couple weeks ago. Went to my optometrist yesterday
who is a long time friend from high school. She identified the problem as
macular edema (fluid under the center of the retina).
She immediately scheduled an appointment with a retina specialist for toda
y. After having my eyes dialated and filled with 4 different kinds of drop
s=2C poked=2C lenses literally stuck against my eye=2C blinded by light=2C
flourescent dye injected into my veins and then flash blinded by 47 picture
s I was diagnosed with cystoid macular edima ( the relatively benign kind t
hat usually goes away on its own). The Dr. said it is almost always caused
by stress.
The moral is I guess I need to get back to building. It's a great stress r
eliever for me in the summer. In the winter I ski. Skied 77 days this yea
r. Now if I could only figure out a way to build 77 days this summer.
Doug Dever
In beautiful Stow Ohio
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Subject: | Re: Rudder cables |
We were talking about the tailwheel horns, not the rudder. The idea is
to have the tailwheel and rudder moving at the same angles
Ben
On 3/26/2010 5:56 PM, walt wrote:
> Pietri,
> With the tail horns too short the rudder would react more and get
> quicker rudder response.
> walt evans
> NX140DL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Pieti Lowell <mailto:Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com>
> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> <mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 26, 2010 5:23 PM
> *Subject:* Pietenpol-List: Re: Rudder cables
>
> <Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com <mailto:Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com>>
>
> Ben,
> You see, the exact problem you have experienced, is why I
> suggested when the length of the horns are not correct there could
> be a problem, a very big problem. I also had the tail wheel horns
> too short and when the tail lifted, there wasn't enough rudder to
> keep me on the runway, as the rudder was fully pushed, one
> direction was restricted in defection, and off the runway we went,
> Wife on board: And explain that maneuver NOT !
> The steerable -full swivel, (Ala, Ken Perkins design ),can be a
> problem also, if one kicks a full rudder and it might unlock the
> tail wheel, Something like a landing on 36L at EAA with a 20 knot
> wind from the 270 quadrant. And the Piet under 20 Knots.
> Pieti Lowell
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=291855#291855
>
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Subject: | Re: Front seat front support |
I'm in the process of ballasting my Piet up to gross weight to complete
phase 1, and when you think about piling 200 pounds on that seat, you
will be glad you put in all the bracing(I added extra) that the plans
call for. Remember if the seat collapses, you lose rudder control,
possibly ailerons and elevator too. Once again you get to hear someone
say " build it to the plans, build it to the plans.."
Ben Charvet
On 3/26/2010 8:50 PM, gcardinal wrote:
> Mr. Cuy is right on. That brace prevents the front seat from racking
> side-to-side.
> Greg Cardinal
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Michael Perez <mailto:speedbrake@sbcglobal.net>
> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> <mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 26, 2010 4:33 PM
> *Subject:* RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
>
> I believe you are thinking of the right thing Mike. I looked at
> it and thought it needed to extend to sides for a reason, it just
> looks inadequate to really do much in my eyes. Those ears get some
> holes in them for the rudder cables as well. I guess there is a
> reason for them to be extended, I just have a hard time seeing
> it...being such a small piece.
> Any other thoughts?
>
> --- On *Fri, 3/26/10, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace
> Corporation] /<michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>/* wrote:
>
>
> From: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
> <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
> To: "pietenpol-list@matronics.com" <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> Date: Friday, March 26, 2010, 4:14 PM
>
> Mikemy gut tells me that it needs to extend to the sides of
> the fuselage because it acts as a fuselage bulkhead/ twisting
>
> stiffener if Im picturing your question correctly in my head.
>
> Mike C.
>
> *From:* owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Michael Perez
> *Sent:* Friday, March 26, 2010 3:52 PM
> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Pietenpol-List: Front seat front support
>
> I see the prints show the front (passenger) seat front support
> plywood going from the top of seat down to the bottom sides
> of the fuselage. Can this piece just be the same size as the
> front of the seat, (square) or does it need to extend to the
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Subject: | Re: A little health scare slightly off topic |
Hope and pray that it is self limiting and temporary. I find skiing
stressful. Maybe you should have spent more days building than skiing :-)
Ben
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On 3/26/2010 8:53 PM, Doug Dever wrote:
> I had a little health scare recently. I noticed a dark blurry spot
> with distortion in my vision a couple weeks ago. Went to my
> optometrist yesterday who is a long time friend from high school. She
> identified the problem as macular edema (fluid under the center of the
> retina).
> She immediately scheduled an appointment with a retina specialist for
> today. After having my eyes dialated and filled with 4 different
> kinds of drops, poked, lenses literally stuck against my eye, blinded
> by light, flourescent dye injected into my veins and then flash
> blinded by 47 pictures I was diagnosed with cystoid macular edima (
> the relatively benign kind that usually goes away on its own). The
> Dr. said it is almost always caused by stress.
>
> The moral is I guess I need to get back to building. It's a great
> stress reliever for me in the summer. In the winter I ski. Skied 77
> days this year. Now if I could only figure out a way to build 77 days
> this summer.
> Doug Dever
> In beautiful Stow Ohio
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Subject: | A little health scare slightly off topic |
Looks like it is temporary. Very annoying as I have no depth perception.
I still have 20-15 vision in my other eye though. Flying might be more tha
n a little interesting at the moment.
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In beautiful Stow Ohio
From: bcharvet@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A little health scare slightly off topic
Hope and pray that it is self limiting and temporary. I find skiing stres
sful. Maybe you should have spent more days building than skiing :-)
Ben
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On 3/26/2010 8:53 PM=2C Doug Dever wrote:
I had a little health scare recently. I noticed a dark blurry spot with di
stortion in my vision a couple weeks ago. Went to my optometrist yesterday
who is a long time friend from high school. She identified the problem as
macular edema (fluid under the center of the retina).
She immediately scheduled an appointment with a retina specialist for toda
y. After having my eyes dialated and filled with 4 different kinds of drop
s=2C poked=2C lenses literally stuck against my eye=2C blinded by light=2C
flourescent dye injected into my veins and then flash blinded by 47 picture
s I was diagnosed with cystoid macular edima ( the relatively benign kind t
hat usually goes away on its own). The Dr. said it is almost always caused
by stress.
The moral is I guess I need to get back to building. It's a great stress r
eliever for me in the summer. In the winter I ski. Skied 77 days this yea
r. Now if I could only figure out a way to build 77 days this summer.
Doug Dever
In beautiful Stow Ohio
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