---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/29/10: 22 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:15 AM - new Piet in Indiana (Lawrence Williams) 2. 06:55 AM - Re: Smoke On! (Jim Ash) 3. 07:01 AM - Re: Smoke On! (Jim Ash) 4. 07:04 AM - Re: Smoke On! (AMsafetyC@aol.com) 5. 08:06 AM - Re: Re: latex paint (Rick Holland) 6. 08:24 AM - Re: The other Ohio Fly-in (Rick Holland) 7. 08:39 AM - Re: Smoke On! (Rick Holland) 8. 08:53 AM - Re: The other Ohio Fly-in (Kip and Beth Gardner) 9. 09:44 AM - Re: latex paint (GliderMike) 10. 10:56 AM - Re: Re: latex paint (Rick Holland) 11. 11:46 AM - Re: Re: latex paint (Dan Yocum) 12. 02:12 PM - Re: latex paint () 13. 05:13 PM - Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (helspersew@aol.com) 14. 05:29 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Gary Boothe) 15. 06:16 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Jerry Dotson) 16. 06:28 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (John Recine) 17. 06:38 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Ryan Mueller) 18. 06:38 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Matthew VanDervort) 19. 06:51 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Jack Phillips) 20. 07:43 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (Dan Yocum) 21. 08:22 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (K5YAC) 22. 10:00 PM - Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! (GliderMike) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:15:10 AM PST US From: Lawrence Williams Subject: Pietenpol-List: new Piet in Indiana Good to see another Pietenpol Air Camper ready to represent the marque in authentic fashion! Welcome to the 30's. Larry W. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:38 AM PST US From: Jim Ash Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! I prefer that much excitement as a spectator rather than crew. Been there. -----Original Message----- >From: Jeff Boatright >Sent: May 28, 2010 8:55 PM >To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! > > >But very, very exciting! > >> >>One way I found to make 92gb smoke is to burn a hole in a piston, it >>is how ever a black, noisy type of smoke, and doesn't last very long. >> >>Shad > > >-- > >Jeff Boatright >"Now let's think about this..." > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:42 AM PST US From: Jim Ash Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! Does it count if you're pouring oil onto your exhaust system instead of inside it? -----Original Message----- From: Gary Boothe Sent: May 28, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! I was following a pick-up down the highway the other day that appeared to have that very systemworked for several miles!! Gary Boothe Cool, CA Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion Tail done, Fuselage on gear 18 ribs done Do not archive From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack Phillips Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 7:38 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! Now Mike Cuy and Chuck Gantzer arent the only ones who can smoke em. I have added a smoke system to my Pietenpol and after being disappointed with the initial results, I have tweaked the installation with a larger oil supply line and now have outstanding smoke. I used a 3.5 gallon outboard motor fuel tank which is positioned on the floor between the front rudder pedals. When flying passengers I will simply remove the tank (it is held in place with a bungee cord), disconnect the quick-disconnect on the outboard motor fuel line and get the tank out of the way. When I want to smoke em, I fill the tank with used automatic transmission fluid (cost nothing, as opposed to the real smoke oil, Texaco Canopus 13, that Mike Cuy uses for $582 a 55 gallon drum, or the baby oil that Chuck favors at an even higher price). Then I reposition the tank on the floor board, stretch the bungee cord around to hold it in place, reconnect the tanks quick disconnect and give the primer bulb a couple of squeezes to prime the smoke oil into the line. The system is powered by an automobile windshield washer pump mounted on the firewall, with a momentary push button on the instrument panel to energize the pump. From the pump, I ran a line that uses about 12 of black rubber hose (which came with the pump) and then transitions to stainless steel tubing that runs to a port welded into the exhaust stack of # 1 cylinder. I just did a quick test of it this morning before the predicted storms roll in, but will do a more extensive test next week, with pictures and video. I want to find out just how much smoke 3.5 gallons of transmission fluid can make. Maybe I need to put the same system on my RV-4 Jack Phillips NX899JP Raleigh, NC Stewart Systems Ecobond cement for the repair, with reference to AC 43.13-1A > Glidden Evermore latex house paint was the paint, thinned with Floetrol and > a little distilled water. > > -------- > Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings, > GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299229#299229 > > -- Rick Holland Castle Rock, Colorado "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:24:08 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The other Ohio Fly-in From: Rick Holland Wow, how come all the fun stuff happens in Ohio? Is it something to do with Buckeyes? (Whatever that is). do not archive On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Kip and Beth Gardner < kipandbeth@earthlink.net> wrote: > kipandbeth@earthlink.net> > > Hey Everyone, > > While Shad's "Fly-in" (Yes, i know it's not an official event) is coming > up soon, I'd like to remind everyone that our EAA Chapter is hosting a fly > in next weekend that should be of interest to a lot of you. > > Both of Frank Pavliga's Piets are generally on display, and a lot of other > vintage aircraft typically show up. Also, you'll get to look at a lot of > Corvairs in 'ground mode' i.e. still in cars, and Roy of Roy's Garage will > be there to talk about his fifth bearing work and other aspects of Corvair > conversion. He will also inspect & measure any components you bring to > determine if they are OK for conversion. > > Here's the official announcement: > > EAA 82 is having it's 4th Annual "WINGS AND WHEELS FLY-IN" on Saturday and > Sunday, June 5 & 6th at BARBER AIRPORT (2D1). > > The field is located approximately three miles north of Alliance, Ohio on > State Route 225. There will be aircraft with automotive and alternative > engines - CORVAIRS AND VOLKSWAGENS on display. > > Ther will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 7 till 11 AM > with lunch on Saturday from noon till 2 PM. This event is open to the > public. > > There will be homebuilt aircraft ( KR-2S's, Pietenpols, an Afford-a-Plane), > PRA #19 (Rotorcraft Chapter) will have trikes and a demonstrator, and > Vintage and Antique aircraft (Waco 9, Fleet, Taylorcrafts) on the field. > There will be a fleet of some nicely restored Corvair cars on display. > > There will be several Corvair engines and a "Roy's Garage" Fifth Bearing on > display for those who are interested in using a Corvair in their project. > Roy Szarafinski of Roy's Garage will be present to answer questions about > his bearing and will gladly check your engine cases for proper tolerances > before you start an engine rebuild. > > The fly-in hours will be Saturday... 7 AM - 4 PM and Sunday... 7 AM - 2 PM. > > For more information, contact Ron Willett @ 330-314-0075, Pete Klapp @ > 330-388-2074, or Forrest Barber (FBO) at WWW.BARBERAIRCRAFT.COM. > > We can provide lodging for those who would be flying in for our event. > > Hope to see you all there! > > Kip Gardner > > -- Rick Holland Castle Rock, Colorado "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:57 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! From: Rick Holland Or "ATF Phillips". On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 9:07 AM, Tim Willis wr ote: > timothywillis@earthlink.net> > > Sounds great, Jack. I especially like your oil sourcing-- true Piet > scrounging. Dan H. will have to check the BP archives to see if Bernard > ever did that. > Hey, if CG is Chuck "Baby Oil" Gantzer, will you become known as Jack > "Tranny Oil" Phillips? It has a NASCAR sound to it, maybe a C&W song to > follow. > Tim in central TX > do not archive > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jack Phillips > Sent: May 28, 2010 9:38 AM > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Smoke On! > > > Now Mike Cuy and Chuck Gantzer aren=92t the only ones who can smoke =91em . I > have added a smoke system to my Pietenpol and after being disappointed wi th > the initial results, I have tweaked the installation with a larger oil > supply line and now have outstanding smoke. > > I used a 3.5 gallon outboard motor fuel tank which is positioned on the > floor between the front rudder pedals. When flying passengers I will sim ply > remove the tank (it is held in place with a bungee cord), disconnect the > quick-disconnect on the outboard motor fuel line and get the tank out of the > way. When I want to smoke =91em, I fill the tank with used automatic > transmission fluid (cost ' nothing, as opposed to the =93real smoke oil =94, > Texaco Canopus 13, that Mike Cuy uses for $582 a 55 gallon drum, or the b aby > oil that Chuck favors at an even higher price). Then I reposition the ta nk > on the floor board, stretch the bungee cord around to hold it in place, > reconnect the tank=92s quick disconnect and give the primer bulb a couple of > squeezes to prime the smoke oil into the line. > The system is powered by an automobile windshield washer pump mounted on > the firewall, with a momentary push button on the instrument panel to > energize the pump. From the pump, I ran a line that uses about 12=94 of black > rubber hose (which came with the pump) and then transitions to =BC=94 sta inless > steel tubing that runs to a port welded into the exhaust stack of # 1 > cylinder. > I just did a quick test of it this morning before the predicted storms ro ll > in, but will do a more extensive test next week, with pictures and video. I > want to find out just how much smoke 3.5 gallons of transmission fluid ca n > make. > Maybe I need to put the same system on my RV-4=85 > Jack Phillips > NX899JP > Raleigh, NC > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > -- Rick Holland Castle Rock, Colorado "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:36 AM PST US From: Kip and Beth Gardner Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The other Ohio Fly-in Well, the definition of a buckeye is "a worthless nut", so maybe that applies, maybe not, take your pick :). Kip Gardner On May 29, 2010, at 11:18 AM, Rick Holland wrote: > Wow, how come all the fun stuff happens in Ohio? Is it something to > do with Buckeyes? (Whatever that is). > > do not archive > > On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Kip and Beth Gardner > wrote: > > > Hey Everyone, > > While Shad's "Fly-in" (Yes, i know it's not an official event) is > coming up soon, I'd like to remind everyone that our EAA Chapter > is hosting a fly in next weekend that should be of interest to a > lot of you. > > Both of Frank Pavliga's Piets are generally on display, and a lot > of other vintage aircraft typically show up. Also, you'll get to > look at a lot of Corvairs in 'ground mode' i.e. still in cars, and > Roy of Roy's Garage will be there to talk about his fifth bearing > work and other aspects of Corvair conversion. He will also inspect > & measure any components you bring to determine if they are OK for > conversion. > > Here's the official announcement: > > EAA 82 is having it's 4th Annual "WINGS AND WHEELS FLY-IN" on > Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6th at BARBER AIRPORT (2D1). > > The field is located approximately three miles north of Alliance, > Ohio on State Route 225. There will be aircraft with automotive > and alternative engines - CORVAIRS AND VOLKSWAGENS on display. > > Ther will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 7 till > 11 AM with lunch on Saturday from noon till 2 PM. This event is > open to the public. > > There will be homebuilt aircraft ( KR-2S's, Pietenpols, an Afford-a- > Plane), PRA #19 (Rotorcraft Chapter) will have trikes and a > demonstrator, and Vintage and Antique aircraft (Waco 9, Fleet, > Taylorcrafts) on the field. There will be a fleet of some nicely > restored Corvair cars on display. > > There will be several Corvair engines and a "Roy's Garage" Fifth > Bearing on display for those who are interested in using a Corvair > in their project. Roy Szarafinski of Roy's Garage will be present > to answer questions about his bearing and will gladly check your > engine cases for proper tolerances before you start an engine rebuild. > > The fly-in hours will be Saturday... 7 AM - 4 PM and Sunday... 7 AM > - 2 PM. > > For more information, contact Ron Willett @ 330-314-0075, Pete > Klapp @ 330-388-2074, or Forrest Barber (FBO) at > WWW.BARBERAIRCRAFT.COM. > > We can provide lodging for those who would be flying in for our event. > > Hope to see you all there! > > Kip Gardner > > ========== > st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > ========== > http://forums.matronics.com > ========== > le, List Admin. > ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > ========== > > > -- > Rick Holland > Castle Rock, Colorado > > "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:44:15 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: latex paint From: "GliderMike" They didn't remove the original paint. They sanded it "with some 220-grit sandpaper......very gently. (italics theirs). Just a few light swipes to take off the gloss." (From April 2010 Kitplanes article: The Dawn Patrol) This is not an ad for Kitplanes, but I have found the magazine fills in some gaps that the EAA magazines don't cover. I wouldn't do without either magazine, and I've not started building yet. Lots of good ideas. You can buy it in hardcopy, or in an e-zine version. I bought both versions, but not sure whether I'll renew the e-zine version. I got the e-zine version, because I'm on their mailing list, and they send out a "teaser" when the e-zine version is available, and one time I wanted to read an article before the hard copy arrived, so I bought the e-zine version. The magazine hard copy usually arrives within a week of when the e-zine does. they charge about the same for the e-zine version as the hard copy version, and I like having the hard copy for reference.[/i] -------- Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings, GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299276#299276 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:56:26 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: latex paint From: Rick Holland Sounds too easy, just sand, Ecobond a patch of fabric over the tear and paint. I will try that on my test panel. thanks On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 10:42 AM, GliderMike wrote: > > They didn't remove the original paint. They sanded it "with some 220-grit > sandpaper......very gently. (italics theirs). Just a few light swipes to > take off the gloss." (From April 2010 Kitplanes article: The Dawn Patrol) > > This is not an ad for Kitplanes, but I have found the magazine fills in > some gaps that the EAA magazines don't cover. I wouldn't do without either > magazine, and I've not started building yet. Lots of good ideas. You can > buy it in hardcopy, or in an e-zine version. I bought both versions, but > not sure whether I'll renew the e-zine version. I got the e-zine version, > because I'm on their mailing list, and they send out a "teaser" when the > e-zine version is available, and one time I wanted to read an article before > the hard copy arrived, so I bought the e-zine version. The magazine hard > copy usually arrives within a week of when the e-zine does. they charge > about the same for the e-zine version as the hard copy version, and I like > having the hard copy for reference.[/i] > > -------- > Long flights, smooth air, and soft landings, > GliderMike, aka Mike Glasgow > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299276#299276 > > -- Rick Holland Castle Rock, Colorado "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:46:54 AM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: latex paint Shad says the hard part is feathering in the paint over the patch to the existing paint... -- yocum@gmail.com On May 29, 2010, at 1:55 PM, Rick Holland wrote: > Sounds too easy, just sand, Ecobond a patch of fabric over the tear > and paint. I will try that on my test panel. > > thanks > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:12:24 PM PST US From: Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: latex paint I am in the process of making up a test panel of my own using Sherwin Williams Super Paint. One question I have though is do most people using this method use the first coat of Poly Brush or let the Latex seal and fill the cloth? I am going to try one side of my test panel with polybrush and the other bare fabric only glued on with polytak. My main purpose is to make sure the fabric and colors won't be damaged by the sun. It seems a very interesting experiment. Rodney Hall ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:13:16 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! From: helspersew@aol.com Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and persuading . Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing and struts ba ck in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back and look at somet hing that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to re-installi ng all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on Monday. Hope the weather holds out!! So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know at ti mes it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come together!! Brodhead or Bust!! Dan Helsper Poplar Grove, IL. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:29:08 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! She's a beauty, Dan! Very classic.very classy. Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, mounted Tail done, Fuselage on gear (18 ribs down.) Do not archive _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of helspersew@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 5:12 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing and struts back in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back and look at something that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to re-installing all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on Monday. Hope the weather holds out!! So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know at times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come together!! Brodhead or Bust!! Dan Helsper Poplar Grove, IL. ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 06:16:44 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! From: "Jerry Dotson" Dan that is a work of art. She's a beaut. I like the assist step for the rear pit. I've got to do that too. I'm 64 and pretty arthritic in the hips. I can't get in without something. I sure hope you get to fly to Brodhead. -------- Jerry Dotson 59 Daniel Johnson Rd Baker, FL 32531 Started building NX510JD July, 2009 Ribs and tailfeathers done using Lycoming O-235 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299309#299309 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 06:28:05 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! 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Secrets revealed!!! Holy cow! Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations Dan! Ryan Do not archive Sent from my iPad On May 29, 2010, at 7:11 PM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing and struts back in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back and look at something that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to re-installing all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on Monday. Hope the weather holds out!! > > So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know at times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come together!! Brodhead or Bust!! > > Dan Helsper > Poplar Grove, IL. > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 06:38:55 PM PST US From: Matthew VanDervort Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! Great looking piet you have there!! Wish I could say I'd be at brodhead to see it, but I'm pretty sure my girlie has other ideas since she's due July 25! Congrats once again! Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2010, at 8:11 PM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the > end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all > available hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. > I got ten people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a > little fudging and persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they > should be and the wing and struts back in place. Boy is it ever a > good feeling to stand back and look at something that actually looks > like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to re-installing all the brace > cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, > access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on Monday. Hope the > weather holds out!! > > So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know > at times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come > together!! Brodhead or Bust!! > > Dan Helsper > Poplar Grove, IL. > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 06:51:55 PM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! Beautiful, as expected Dan. Looks like the same paint job Jimmy Dean has on his A powered Pietenpol just south of Sanford NC. I'm looking forard to seeing it in less than two months at Brodhead. Jacck Phillips NX899JP Raleigh, NC _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of helspersew@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:12 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! Well boys, after 10 years, I can say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This afternoon, I put the call out for all available hands in the neighborhood to help me put the wing back on. I got ten people to help me, and it was a piece of cake after a little fudging and persuading. Got all the bolts back in like they should be and the wing and struts back in place. Boy is it ever a good feeling to stand back and look at something that actually looks like an airplane. Tomorrow I am on to re-installing all the brace cables, ailerons, aileron control cables, fuel tank, fuel lines, access panels, etc. With any luck I want to taxi on Monday. Hope the weather holds out!! So keep on plugging and slugging through all the small stuff. I know at times it seems never ending, but at some point it will all come together!! Brodhead or Bust!! Dan Helsper Poplar Grove, IL. ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 07:43:33 PM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! Hey everyone, I just can't contain my secret anymore - Dan's secret paint scheme is.... yellow and black! Aw, shucks, he beat me to it. And I didn't make a dime from blackmail or selling state secrets. ;-) Beautiful work, Dan. You should be proud. What does she weigh in at? Dan -- yocum@gmail.com ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 08:22:11 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! From: "K5YAC" Wow... that is an awesome looking bird Dan. -------- Mark - working on wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299328#299328 ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:00:45 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wing on!! Secrets revealed!!! From: "GliderMike" The big wheels and straight axle really give it that Classic look. Makes one think the airplane was built in the '30's and recently restored. Really beautiful Dan. Good luck with the taxi testing on Monday. 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