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1. 03:51 AM - Re: gluing the fuselage (carson)
2. 04:55 AM - Re: couple of new guy questions... (j_dunavin)
3. 05:03 AM - Re: Re: FCC bans 121.5 ELTs (Jim Ash)
4. 05:22 AM - Re: Before Radar (Jim Ash)
5. 05:37 AM - Re: Re: prevent splinters with duct tape (Jim Ash)
6. 05:45 AM - Re: gluing the fuselage (Ben Charvet)
7. 05:47 AM - Re: Propping a Corvair (Pietn38b@aol.com)
8. 06:53 AM - Re: gluing the fuselage (Chris)
9. 09:44 AM - Re: Propping a Corvair (K5YAC)
10. 12:48 PM - Re: prevent splinters with duct tape (Kringle)
11. 01:00 PM - Re: Re: prevent splinters with duct tape (Dan Yocum)
12. 01:23 PM - Split Axle Gear (TOM STINEMETZE)
13. 01:37 PM - Re: Split Axle Gear (Jim Markle)
14. 01:42 PM - Re: prevent splinters with duct tape (Kringle)
15. 01:48 PM - Re: prevent splinters with duct tape (echobravo4)
16. 01:54 PM - Re: NX929DH progress report (Rick Holland)
17. 02:04 PM - Re: Re: couple of new guy questions... (Rick Holland)
18. 02:38 PM - Re: NX929DH progress report (H RULE)
19. 03:07 PM - Re: Split Axle Gear (Rick Holland)
20. 03:32 PM - Re: Re: Propping a Corvair (Mike Tunnicliffe)
21. 04:23 PM - Re: Re: Propping a Corvair (Jeff Boatright)
22. 05:11 PM - Re: Re: Propping a Corvair (Mike Tunnicliffe)
23. 05:39 PM - Re: Re: Propping a Corvair (Jeff Boatright)
24. 07:08 PM - NX929DH Progress report (helspersew@aol.com)
25. 07:08 PM - local evening flight (shad bell)
26. 07:12 PM - Re: NX929DH Progress report (Gary Boothe)
27. 08:16 PM - Re: couple of new guy questions... (j_dunavin)
28. 09:10 PM - Re: Re: couple of new guy questions... (Ryan Mueller)
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Subject: | Re: gluing the fuselage |
Hi Bill
I have done that glued on all the small gussets and left the sides open
Carson
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Subject: | Re: couple of new guy questions... |
Thanks for all the replies! That really helps point my dad and I in the right direction.
MAN I want to get over there this weekend and start cutting some wood!
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Subject: | Re: FCC bans 121.5 ELTs |
When I first bought my Cub, it didn't have an ELT. I went through the same inquiries,
and the folks I queried (my favorite old-timer flight instructor, a few
others, and the FSDO) said solo flights were considered practice and could be
considered training. All bets are off when there's a body in the front seat.
Jim Ash
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Mueller
Sent: Jun 22, 2010 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: FCC bans 121.5 ELTs
Only problem there is that you would not be engaged in training....you can't give
yourself flight training in your own airplane. :P
(f)(4) says: Aircraft while engaged in flight operations incident to design and
testing.
That would probably be the line that would allow you to get by without one for
Phase I. However you would have to have one for phase II; anecdotal statements
out there on the 'net seem to indicate that the DAR/FAA rep may very well only
give you a Limited Airworthiness Certificate for Phase I flight with no ELT,
and may want to come back out to inspect the ELT installation before issuing
your Special Airworthiness Cert. Since you are going to have to spend the money
anyway it might be worth it to get the ELT and install it before the airplane
is finished, to avoid hassle later on
It may be worthwhile to figure out which FSDO/DAR you will be using, and give them
a call and run it by them as well.
Ryan
On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 3:59 PM, skellytown flyer <skellflyer1@yahoo.com> wrote:
I don't know if this will allow me to go ahead and get my phase 1 Airworthiness
without going bankrupt or not-but here may be one loophole for me at the start.
There may be another loop-hole. FAR 91.207 (f)(3)...
(f) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to
(3) Aircraft while engaged in training operations conducted entirely within a
50-nautical mile radius of the airport from which such local flight operations
began;
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Subject: | Re: Before Radar |
Where do you guys think Ted Geisel got his inspirations, anyhow?
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Macklem
Sent: Jun 22, 2010 8:20 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Before Radar
Interesting to know how potention air attacks were detected before Radar. Some
of you may have used this equipment, but it was considerably before my time.:-))
Allan Macklem
"I have the plans"
These look like a joke, but were actual
"hearing aids" to detect airplanes.....
Before Radar, How Were Air Attacks Detected?
With old time hearing aids!
STRANGE ACOUSTIC "EARS" BEFORE RADAR -ON A SWIVEL
STRANGE ACOUSTIC "EARS" BEFORE RADAR -GERMAN
STRANGE ACOUSTIC "EARS" BEFORE RADAR -ON WHEELS
STRANGE ACOUSTIC "EARS" BEFORE RADAR -ENGLAND
Release Date: 06/09/10 13:35:00
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Subject: | Re: prevent splinters with duct tape |
An alternative method I use is to provide a junk backing material behind the stuff
you care about. But it's gotta be snug up against the good stuff; the compression
from the material minimizes splintering. This technique has much broader
use; last weekend, I backed some 1/8" steel with an old hardwood block when
drilling it to minimize the mess on the back side of the hole and reduce my de-burring
hassles. Match-drilling multiple pieces automatically provides this
benefit (except for the bottom piece) when you can do it.
Jim Ash
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>From: Kringle <Mrkringles@msn.com>
>Sent: Jun 23, 2010 4:25 PM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: prevent splinters with duct tape
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>
>A timely discussion as my first sheet of plywood from Aircraft Spruce came today!
However, I am still waiting for riblett 612 plans and am assuming the gussets
may be of different size and shape.
>
>--------
>John
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Subject: | Re: gluing the fuselage |
I glued on all the small gussets while still in the jig. Unless you
make a jig for left and right, you really can't put the forward fuselage
skin on while in the jig. I can't really remember what I did here, but
it would be a good idea to have the inner gussets on the side without
the forward skin, just to help hold the shape.
BEn Charvet
On 6/23/2010 11:27 PM, bcolleran wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "bcolleran"<bcolleran@comcast.net>
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> OK all I have my entire right side of the fuselage laid out. Do you recommend
gluing the gussets on while it is in the jig or after I pull it out? I know
there are two different sets of gussets for the inside and out. Would really
like to wait and out the big gusset on last so I can work inside the fuselage
without having to crawl and bend.
>
> Bill
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
I have been hand propping my two corvair powered aircraft for over 20
years. Each one uses a slightly different routine due to having different
carbs and intake system. I do not feel they are any more difficult to start than
a mag equipped engine.
Jim Ballew
_pietn38b@aol.com_ (mailto:pietn38b@aol.com)
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skellflyer1@yahoo.com writes:
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<skellflyer1@yahoo.com>
Have any of you that have the Corvairs with distributors had any luck, or
tried hand propping them? I'm sure it can be done but maybe not nearly as
easy as a magneto engine.
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Subject: | gluing the fuselage |
Like the others said, glue on all the gussets you can while it is in the
jig. You can leave off the side plywood until you finish the inside work.
It will stay together just fine. Mine was without the side plywood for
years. In this picture you can see I have the seats installed and still no
side plywood.
http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Chris%20Tracy/side_view_of_fuselage_3.jpg
Look at the pictures in the first three rows and you will see my fuselage
under construction
http://westcoastpiet.com/chris_tracy.htm
Also, consider not attaching the firewall plywood until your done with the
engine. Mine is just tacked on to help hold the fuselages shape.
Chris
Sacramento, Ca
Westcoastpiet.com
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bcolleran
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:28 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: gluing the fuselage
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OK all I have my entire right side of the fuselage laid out. Do you
recommend gluing the gussets on while it is in the jig or after I pull it
out? I know there are two different sets of gussets for the inside and out.
Would really like to wait and out the big gusset on last so I can work
inside the fuselage without having to crawl and bend.
Bill
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
Jim Ballew! Haven't seen you in a while! Hope to see you at the Burger Bash this
Sunday.
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Mark Chouinard
Finishing up Wings - Working on Center Section
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Subject: | Re: prevent splinters with duct tape |
I've seen some use the round gussets. Is this an acceptable method of construction?
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John
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Subject: | Re: prevent splinters with duct tape |
On 06/24/2010 02:48 PM, Kringle wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Kringle"<Mrkringles@msn.com>
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> I've seen some use the round gussets. Is this an acceptable method of construction?
Bingelis says yes.
Though it does waste a bit of wood in the process.
Dan
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Here's a question for you metal workers out there. The split axle gear
plans show the top of the two pipes forming the "A" frame member being
"flattened" prior to cutting at the proper angle and having the bearing
lugs welded on. How does someone do this flattening if you do not have
access to a hydraulic press? Is it acceptable to heat the metal and then
flatten with a vise or hammer?
Tom
N328X
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Subject: | Re: Split Axle Gear |
I welded a flat piece of 4130 at the appropriate angle...too complex and probably
added WAY too much additional weight :-) Kidding about the weight but it added
a bit of un-needed complexity.
Next time I'll heat and bend...per Tony B.
jm
-----Original Message-----
From: TOM STINEMETZE
Sent: Jun 24, 2010 3:16 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Split Axle Gear
Here's a question for you metal workers out there. The split axle gear plans show
the top of the two pipes forming the "A" frame member being "flattened" prior
to cutting at the proper angle and having the bearing lugs welded on. How
does someone do this flattening if you do not have access to a hydraulic press?
Is it acceptable to heat the metal and then flatten with a vise or hammer?
Tom
N328X
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Subject: | Re: prevent splinters with duct tape |
It would seem to me that you would want the round gusset to contact as much wood
as the standard do. That would me more plywood to make the gussets and more
square inches (surface area) for each gusset. Agree?
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John
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Subject: | Re: prevent splinters with duct tape |
i thought it would be easier to just cut out a bunch of circles for gussets, but,
when i saw how much wood they wasted i went back to cutting out the square
ones. i just sized them up to account for the saw kerfs when i laid them out
so i can just "cut on the lines"
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Earl Brown
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I
intended to be.
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Subject: | Re: NX929DH progress report |
That's something I have wondered about when its time for my first flight,
whether its best to crow hop down the runway several times or just get it in
the air and away from the hard ground as quickly as possible (always well
above stall speed of course in case of engine problems). Sounds like its
done both ways by a lot of people.
rick
On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:09 AM, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace
Corporation] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> wrote:
> Aerospace Corporation]" <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>
>
> Great supper time thanks in prayer Dan-- we are SO fortunate in this
> country to be able to build, fly,
> and navigate around this land with few real restrictions like they have in
> SO many other countries that
> make homebuilding and flying them a near impossibility.
>
> Great to hear you're doing some crow hops. I found that actually flying
> the plane as you would your Aeronca
> Sedan on takeoff and landing is easier than the crow hops. Be prepared for
> a steeper approach in your Piet
> than your Sedan and much, much less float. I carried a bit more speed
> than needed for my first dozen or so
> landings so I could get the feel of the airplane in the flare and try to
> adjust my height accordingly.
>
> One of the biggest 1st Piet flight things that I wasn't expecting was how
> LOW you get in the buttocks to the
> ground to touch down compared to airplanes like your Sedan where you sit
> quite a bit higher in the saddle.
>
> Most first time Piet pilot landings tend to be about a foot off the ground
> where the pilot 'feels' like he
> is about to touch down. In the Piet you have to actually pretend that
> you're landing without a landing gear.
> Pretend like you're trying to grease on the belly of your airplane instead
> of the wheels and you'll be surprised
> at how good you do. My first few landings were 'drop-in's'.
>
> I didn't put rubber pads under my axle but let the ash bearer do it's thing
> and even after 12 years and many
> landings there's only a slight indentation where the axle hits.
>
> Mike C.
>
>
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Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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Subject: | Re: couple of new guy questions... |
Scotty
Looks like your project is coming along great. You have the first
Corvair/Piet I have seen with a 5th bearing, which one did you use? I am
still trying to decide if I want to spend the extra $1200 usd. And I thought
I was the only Piet with an MGL E1 engine monitor but you beat me to it! You
Aussies are really into that modern technology (except for the Pietenpol
itself of course).
rick
On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:28 AM, bubbleboy <scott.dawson@optusnet.com.au>wrote:
> scott.dawson@optusnet.com.au>
>
> Dan...what variety of wood is your panel made from? Stunning!
>
> Scotty
> Australia
>
> --------
> Scotty
>
> Tamworth, Australia
> Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper
>
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>
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Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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Subject: | Re: NX929DH progress report |
When I flew my GN-1 for the first time,it was the first time on type for me
and the first time for that airplane to be flown.I find too many problems
with crow hopps.Hard landings etc.I just got in it and flew it.It flew as a
dvertized.Nothing new, nothing different.Because the wing is J3 it flew ver
y much like my N3 Pup except faster.I made one circuit and landed and thoug
ht about everything-I had just done.My thoughts were full of "lets do tha
t again real soon like``!I did a few days after.Some people say you should
have experience on type before flying.I believe with the exception of a few
odd things most stick and rudder planes fly the same as any other.Keep it
simple and don`t try any funny stuff till you get to know her.-=0A=0A=0A
=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Rick Holland <at7000ft@gmail
.com>=0ATo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Thu, June 24, 2010 4:53:53
PM=0ASubject: Re: Pietenpol-List: NX929DH progress report=0A=0AThat's some
thing I have wondered about when its time for my first flight, whether its
best to crow hop down the runway several times or just get it in the air an
d away from the hard ground as quickly as possible (always well above stall
speed of course in case of engine problems). Sounds like its done both way
s by a lot of people.=0A=0Arick =0A=0A=0AOn Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:09 AM, C
uy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.g
-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]" <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov>=0A>=0A>Great s
upper time thanks in prayer Dan-- we are SO fortunate in this country to be
able to build, fly,=0A>and navigate around this land with few real restric
tions like they have in SO many other countries that=0A>make homebuilding a
nd flying them a near impossibility.=0A>=0A>Great to hear you're doing some
crow hops. - I found that actually flying the plane as you would your Ae
ronca=0A>Sedan on takeoff and landing is easier than the crow hops. -Be p
repared for a steeper approach in your Piet=0A>than your Sedan and much, mu
ch less float. - I carried a bit more speed than needed for my first doze
n or so=0A>landings so I could get the feel of the airplane in the flare an
d try to adjust my height accordingly.=0A>=0A>One of the biggest 1st Piet f
light things that I wasn't expecting was how LOW you get in the buttocks to
the=0A>ground to touch down compared to airplanes like your Sedan where yo
u sit quite a bit higher in the saddle.=0A>=0A>Most first time Piet pilot l
andings tend to be about a foot off the ground where the pilot 'feels' like
he=0A>is about to touch down. - In the Piet you have to actually pretend
that you're landing without a landing gear.=0A>Pretend like you're trying
to grease on the belly of your airplane instead of the wheels and you'll be
surprised=0A>at how good you do. - My first few landings were 'drop-in's
'.=0A>=0A>I didn't put rubber pads under my axle but let the ash bearer do
it's thing and even after 12 years and many=0A>landings there's only a slig
ht indentation where the axle hits.=0A>=0A>Mike C.=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>
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Subject: | Re: Split Axle Gear |
Howdy Tom
I didn't flatten the ends of the A frame pieces just indented them a small
amount by beating it with a big hammer (no heat). I welded in a piece to
close the end to prevent water from getting in.
rick
On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 2:16 PM, TOM STINEMETZE <TOMS@mcpcity.com> wrote:
> *Here's a question for you metal workers out there. The split axle gear
> plans show the top of the two pipes forming the "A" frame member being
> "flattened" prior to cutting at the proper angle and having the bearing lugs
> welded on. How does someone do this flattening if you do not have access to
> a hydraulic press? Is it acceptable to heat the metal and then flatten with
> a vise or hammer?*
>
> *Tom*
> *N328X*
>
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
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Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
Hi, on my subaru I filed the slots in the distributor advance weights longer
so static there is 0 advance, at idle it goes up to 8 degrees. It starts
very easily with no kick back when pulling through slowly and it runs well.
I think this would aid in hand propping a corvair as well.
Regards Mike T.
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
Sorry to be dense, but what slots are you talking about and why would
filing them alter the advance? Is it just the result of drilling
lowering the mass of the advance weights? Thanks, Jeff
>
>
>Hi, on my subaru I filed the slots in the distributor advance weights longer
>so static there is 0 advance, at idle it goes up to 8 degrees. It starts
>very easily with no kick back when pulling through slowly and it runs well.
>I think this would aid in hand propping a corvair as well.
>Regards Mike T.
>
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Jeff Boatright
"Now let's think about this..."
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
Hi Jeff, extending the slots allows the springs to pull the weights in
closer to the distributor shaft, this causes the cam to be retarded when the
engine is not running. Very little material is removed. On the Subaru
distributor there is a little room between the weights and the shaft at
static, I don't know if this can easily be done on the Corvair distributor.
The modification has transformed the Subaru when hand propping, I consider
it to be much safer as well, due to less effort being required to prop the
engine, it usually starts first blade when primed.
Hope this helps, Mike T.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Boatright" <jboatri@emory.edu>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Propping a Corvair
>
> Sorry to be dense, but what slots are you talking about and why would
> filing them alter the advance? Is it just the result of drilling lowering
> the mass of the advance weights? Thanks, Jeff
>
>
>><zk-owl@clear.net.nz>
>>
>>
>>Hi, on my subaru I filed the slots in the distributor advance weights
>>longer
>>so static there is 0 advance, at idle it goes up to 8 degrees. It starts
>>very easily with no kick back when pulling through slowly and it runs
>>well.
>>I think this would aid in hand propping a corvair as well.
>>Regards Mike T.
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Jeff Boatright
> "Now let's think about this..."
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Propping a Corvair |
Mike,
Thanks much. I learned something today -- now I can go back to my nap! :)
Jeff
>
>Hi Jeff, extending the slots allows the springs to pull the weights
>in closer to the distributor shaft, this causes the cam to be
>retarded when the engine is not running. Very little material is
>removed. On the Subaru distributor there is a little room between
>the weights and the shaft at static, I don't know if this can easily
>be done on the Corvair distributor. The modification has transformed
>the Subaru when hand propping, I consider it to be much safer as
>well, due to less effort being required to prop the engine, it
>usually starts first blade when primed.
>Hope this helps, Mike T.
--
Jeff Boatright
"Now let's think about this..."
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Subject: | NX929DH Progress report |
Hello all,
Well, I was out and about this evening just trying to taxi around and put
some more time on the engine. After I had taxied for some time, I stopped
at a friends for a moment and shut down the engine. Tried to start it up
again and it would not kick over as it had done in the last few days. Gav
e it a shot of prime and it started right up. I noticed also that at the
slowest idle, she wanted to quit. So when I got back to base, I consulted
with the Model A guru (across the taxiway) and he concluded that the quic
ky carb cleaning we did the other day was not sufficient, and that we need
to dismantle the entire carb tomorrow to do a thorough cleaning in some
magic carb cleaner he has. So that is what we will do. Stay tuned to this
station.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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Subject: | local evening flight |
Tonight was a nice calm evening and I took advantage. I had about half fuel, and
by belly was just about full enough to give me a perfect c/g (no trim system).
I flew for about 30 min, and at least 10 of those without touching the stick.
Both arms out and down gave me a decent pitch up, arms above the wing nosed
down, both arms out the same side would give a little roll in the opposite
direction. I have a lot of flight time to catch up on this year, due to building
the hanger addition. I won't make brodhead, or probably any other big fly-ins
this year, but I will try to fly the fabric off the ole girl any chance
I get. The old corvair seems to be running like a top, knock, knock...on wood
that is, The latex paint is latexing, and the flux capacitor is fluxing at
1.21 gigiwatts, if I get the time circuts fixed I am going back to 1932 Cherry
Grove, to say thanks to old B.H. Pietenpol for one kick ass airplane design.
Shad
p.s. I thought about doing a half hour elt check while flying around, just to see
if anyone would notice.
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Subject: | NX929DH Progress report |
Dan,
Guess your ground time is time well-spent! If you do much more driving
around you're going to need brake lights and turn signals.
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
19 ribs done
Do not archive
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
helspersew@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 7:07 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: NX929DH Progress report
Hello all,
Well, I was out and about this evening just trying to taxi around and put
some more time on the engine. After I had taxied for some time, I stopped at
a friends for a moment and shut down the engine. Tried to start it up again
and it would not kick over as it had done in the last few days. Gave it a
shot of prime and it started right up. I noticed also that at the slowest
idle, she wanted to quit. So when I got back to base, I consulted with the
Model A guru (across the taxiway) and he concluded that the quicky carb
cleaning we did the other day was not sufficient, and that we need to
dismantle the entire carb tomorrow to do a thorough cleaning in some magic
carb cleaner he has. So that is what we will do. Stay tuned to this station.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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Subject: | Re: couple of new guy questions... |
got another one... So if i read the FAR's correctly, would the piet be considered
an ELSA? I mean that's what it would be registered as?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=302441#302441
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Subject: | Re: couple of new guy questions... |
Pietenpols are considered "Experimental amateur-built", and can be flown by
sport pilots as long as the particular Piet meets the criteria for a light
sport aircraft, which the design does unless you really screw it up. :P
Ryan
On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 10:15 PM, j_dunavin <j_dunavin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> got another one... So if i read the FAR's correctly, would the piet be
> considered an ELSA? I mean that's what it would be registered as?
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=302441#302441
>
>
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