---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 08/09/10: 33 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:27 AM - Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback (Billy McCaskill) 2. 04:24 AM - Ken Perkins metal parts (bubbleboy) 3. 05:28 AM - Re: Ken Perkins metal parts (Pieti Lowell) 4. 05:38 AM - Re: Re: Air Camper vs. Fly Baby (Jack Phillips) 5. 05:48 AM - gunk on prop (Douwe Blumberg) 6. 05:49 AM - Re: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel (jeff wilson) 7. 05:56 AM - Re: Ken Perkins metal parts (bubbleboy) 8. 06:08 AM - Old Kingsbury Aerodrome (Oscar Zuniga) 9. 06:24 AM - whereabouts of N40WH (Oscar Zuniga) 10. 08:30 AM - Re: GN-1 (TriScout) 11. 08:38 AM - Re: Re: GN-1 (Rick Holland) 12. 08:51 AM - Re: Ken Perkins metal parts () 13. 09:13 AM - Mits engine pictures (TOPGUN) 14. 09:59 AM - Re: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts (Jack) 15. 10:33 AM - Found my Lambert Radial! (Michael Perez) 16. 11:16 AM - A65 arrives (chase143(at)aol.com) 17. 11:22 AM - Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback (AlRice) 18. 12:11 PM - Re: gunk on prop (H RULE) 19. 12:33 PM - Re: Found my Lambert Radial! (gboothe5@comcast.net) 20. 01:37 PM - If I knew then what I know now.... (JGriff) 21. 01:39 PM - Re: Mits engine pictures (Michael Silvius) 22. 02:46 PM - As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]) 23. 03:19 PM - Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback regarding an idea... (Don Rucker) 24. 04:23 PM - Re: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ (Michael Perez) 25. 04:24 PM - Re: Found my Lambert Radial! (Michael Perez) 26. 04:47 PM - Re: Found my Lambert Radial! (Ryan Mueller) 27. 05:23 PM - Re: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ (Gary Boothe) 28. 05:30 PM - Re: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ (Jack) 29. 05:31 PM - Re: If I knew then what I know now.... (Jim Markle) 30. 05:32 PM - Re: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel (Dennis Engelkenjohn) 31. 06:37 PM - Headset and intercom that works in a Piet with open stacks (kmordecai001@comcast.net) 32. 09:39 PM - Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback regarding an idea... (Mark Roberts) 33. 11:42 PM - Re: Ken Perkins metal parts (bubbleboy) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:27:38 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback From: "Billy McCaskill" Mark, I like the idea of individual kits for the various airframe components. That spreads the cost out over the course of building so as not to be hit with the cost of the entire wood package at one time. Depending on cost, I might be interested in this. Matt, Ken Perkins does offer kits with the metal fittings and Tom Kreiner is developing his metal fitting kit as well, but as of Brodhead a few weeks ago, Tom's kits were not ready for market yet. Ken's parts are top notch, having seen some of them at Brodhead. I'm sure that Tom's kits will also be very high quality once they are ready... -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308026#308026 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:24:49 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Ken Perkins metal parts From: "bubbleboy" Can someone advise me of Ken Perkins email details. I would like to enquire qbout the metal parts he has for the Air Camper. Scotty www.scottyspietenpol.com -------- Scotty Tamworth, Australia Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper www.scottyspietenpol.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308027#308027 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:28:29 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts From: "Pieti Lowell" Scotty, try: kenandvernaperkins@sbglobal.net Pieti Lowell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308031#308031 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:38:38 AM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Air Camper vs. Fly Baby Good for you! You won't be sorry. Jack Phillips NX899JP Raleigh, NC -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JGriff Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 7:51 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Air Camper vs. Fly Baby Well I decided on the Air Camper and just ordered up the plans. I'm sure you'll be hearing from me more with lots of questions. :D Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=307974#307974 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:48:38 AM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: gunk on prop Hey, I think I figured out what the gunk on that prop is, though it's kinda gross. I'm convinced it is decades of accumulation of cigarette smoke tar. I'll bet this thing hung in a bar or restaurant. I hit it with a heat gun and it softened into a gummy consistency, allowing me to easily scrape it off with a plastic scraper. It then instantly hardens back to a plastic-like material. I thought it might have been cosmoline, but I can tell by the smell and the way it rehardens that it isn't. It smells like cigarettes. After I scrape off as much as possible, I'll try some of the solvents recommended, starting with mineral spirits. Thanks Douwe ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:49:32 AM PST US From: jeff wilson Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel Thanks Gary,=C2- these pics along with the skid plans makes it clear to m e. Jeff Wilson --- On Sun, 8/8/10, Gary Boothe wrote: From: Gary Boothe Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel Jeff, =C2- I am assuming that you have the tailwheel skid as part of your plans? I thi nk most of us are just =98winging=99 it from there! If you chec k out www.westcoastpiet.com, you will see all sorts of stuff. I attached a few pics. =C2- Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, mounted Tail done,=C2-Fuselage=C2-on gear (20 ribs down) From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jeff wilson Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:40 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel =C2- I've searched the archives but could not find any plans or links. I'm looki ng for plans for the Tail wheel that most of you use. The A frame design wi th a Spring. Can anyone help? Jeff Wilson N899WT (r) St. Louis =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2-http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-Listhttp:/ /forums.matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2-=0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:26 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts From: "bubbleboy" Keeps bouncing back Pieti. -------- Scotty Tamworth, Australia Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper www.scottyspietenpol.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308037#308037 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:08:50 AM PST US From: Oscar Zuniga Subject: Pietenpol-List: Old Kingsbury Aerodrome Reminder to myself: there is a fall fly-in at the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome near Seguin, TX ( http://www.pioneerflightmuseum.org/aerodrome/index.html ) on Nov. 13. Long range planning. Maybe I'll make it to this one? It's probably 90 min. or 2 hrs. from my home field. Oscar Zuniga Air Camper NX41CC San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:05 AM PST US From: Oscar Zuniga Subject: Pietenpol-List: whereabouts of N40WH Anybody know the final disposition of N40WH, the damaged yellow Piet with Corvair engine in Camden, AL? It was made out to be sort of a "Faker Fokker" and last I heard, it was for sale/rebuild. Doc advertised it for sale in the newsletter maybe 2 years ago. Oscar Zuniga Air Camper NX41CC San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:30:03 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GN-1 From: "TriScout" Thanks for the info.. Saw that one on Barnstormers.. Going to look at an A-65 in pieces tomorrow that has everything (mags/carb)mostly new parts..just have to find someone/someplace near Dallas to help me put her together ...if I buy it.. will see. I don't have an A&P Larry Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308055#308055 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:38:43 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: GN-1 From: Rick Holland A&P? You don't need no stinkin A&P to put a 65 together (or a Corvair for that matter). Far easier than building an airframe. rick On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 9:29 AM, TriScout wrote: > > Thanks for the info.. Saw that one on Barnstormers.. > > Going to look at an A-65 in pieces tomorrow that has everything > (mags/carb)mostly new parts..just have to find someone/someplace near Dallas > to help me put her together ...if I buy it.. will see. I don't have an A&P > > Larry > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308055#308055 > > -- Rick Holland Castle Rock, Colorado "Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:30 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ken Perkins metal parts Ken's email address: kenandvernaperkins@sbcglobal.net Do Not Archive ---- bubbleboy wrote: > > Can someone advise me of Ken Perkins email details. I would like to enquire qbout the metal parts he has for the Air Camper. > > Scotty > > www.scottyspietenpol.com > > -------- > Scotty > > Tamworth, Australia > Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper > > www.scottyspietenpol.com > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308027#308027 > > > > > > > > > > -- Lynn ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:13:07 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Mits engine pictures From: "TOPGUN" Engine mount done and the engine is ready to reassemble and be mounted. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308064#308064 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_1046_106.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_1045_429.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0941_159.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0942_126.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0940_100.jpg ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:59:18 AM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts Here is his number Scotty 913 764 6949 Jack DSM -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bubbleboy Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:56 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts Keeps bouncing back Pieti. -------- Scotty Tamworth, Australia Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper www.scottyspietenpol.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308037#308037 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 10:33:23 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Pietenpol-List: Found my Lambert Radial! It's on Barnstormers! BUT, unless the group wants to donate the money to me , I'll have to pass on the $22,000 price.- Slightly bummed, but there are A LOT of good engine deals on there currently. Michael Perez Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com - - Do NOT archive ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 11:16:28 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: A65 arrives From: "chase143(at)aol.com" Speaking of engines: ~ Gas for road trip to Florida..... $200 ~ Hotel on beach...... $300 ~ Food for three on road trip....ok, that was expensive! ~ Having a son (and his two friends) who will run to Florida to pick up your A65 for you in exchange for a hotel on a Florida beach........... Priceless!! I will keep my eye out for another. Steve Owings, MD -------- Steve www.mypiet.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308084#308084 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/a65_right_955.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/a65_left_127.jpg ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 11:22:53 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback From: "AlRice" I'm in for a whole kit. All spruce, no poplar, right? I want to be as light as possible. Hope you are able to make it all work. Al -------- Al Rice Skybolt 260 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308085#308085 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 12:11:24 PM PST US From: H RULE Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: gunk on prop Before that it was in a brothel.=0Ado not archive=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A___________ _____________________=0AFrom: Douwe Blumberg =0ATo: pietenpolgroup =0ASent: Mon, August 9, 2010 8:47:53 AM=0ASubject: Pietenpol-List: gunk on prop=0A=0A=0AHey,=0A=C2 -=0AI think I figured out what the gunk on that prop is, though it =99s kinda gross.=C2- =0AI=99m convinced it is decades of accumulat ion of cigarette smoke tar.=C2- I=99ll bet =0Athis thing hung in a bar or restaurant.=0A=C2-=0AI hit it with a heat gun and it softened into a gummy consistency, allowing me =0Ato easily scrape it off with a plastic scraper.=C2- It then instantly hardens back =0Ato a plastic-like materia l.=C2- I thought it might have been cosmoline, but I can =0Atell by the s mell and the way it rehardens that it isn=99t.=C2- It smells like =0Acigarettes.=0A=C2-=0AAfter I scrape off as much as possible, I =99ll try some of the solvents =0Arecommended, starting with mineral spirit === =0A ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 12:33:09 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Found my Lambert Radial! From: gboothe5@comcast.net Qydtb24gTWlrZS4uLnRoaW5rIG9mIGl0IGFzIGFuICdpbnZlc3RtZW50LicNCg0KR2FyeSBCb290 aGUNCkRvIG5vdCBhcmNoaXZlDQpTZW50IG9uIHRoZSBTcHJpbnSuIE5vdyBOZXR3b3JrIGZyb20g bXkgQmxhY2tCZXJyea4NCg0KLS0tLS1PcmlnaW5hbCBNZXNzYWdlLS0tLS0NCkZyb206IE1pY2hh ZWwgUGVyZXogPHNwZWVkYnJha2VAc2JjZ2xvYmFsLm5ldD4NClNlbmRlcjogb3duZXItcGlldGVu cG9sLWxpc3Qtc2VydmVyQG1hdHJvbmljcy5jb20NCkRhdGU6IE1vbiwgOSBBdWcgMjAxMCAxMDoy NzozNiANClRvOiA8cGlldGVucG9sLWxpc3RAbWF0cm9uaWNzLmNvbT4NClJlcGx5LVRvOiBwaWV0 ZW5wb2wtbGlzdEBtYXRyb25pY3MuY29tU3ViamVjdDogUGlldGVucG9sLUxpc3Q6IEZvdW5kIG15 IExhbWJlcnQgUmFkaWFsIQ0KDQpJdCdzIG9uIEJhcm5zdG9ybWVycyEgQlVULCB1bmxlc3MgdGhl IGdyb3VwIHdhbnRzIHRvIGRvbmF0ZSB0aGUgbW9uZXkgdG8gbWUsIEknbGwgaGF2ZSB0byBwYXNz IG9uIHRoZSAkMjIsMDAwIHByaWNlLqAgU2xpZ2h0bHkgYnVtbWVkLCBidXQgdGhlcmUgYXJlIEEg TE9UIG9mIGdvb2QgZW5naW5lIGRlYWxzIG9uIHRoZXJlIGN1cnJlbnRseS4NCg0KTWljaGFlbCBQ ZXJleg0KS2FyZXRha2VyIEFlcm8NCnd3dy5rYXJldGFrZXJhZXJvLmNvbQ0KoA0KoA0KRG8gTk9U IGFyY2hpdmUNCg= ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 01:37:08 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: If I knew then what I know now.... From: "JGriff" I just ordered the plans and cleaned up the workshop in preparation. I've been reading the archives of this list when I can and have been checking out some of the builder's websites. One of the things I wanted to ask here to you experienced builders is what would you have done differently if you got to start over knowing what you know now? Any advice you can give me on planning to avoid any gotcha's you may have encountered in your build. Thanks. Jamie Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308107#308107 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:04 PM PST US From: "Michael Silvius" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Mits engine pictures What exactly are we looking at? more info please... what is the engine? what is the redrive? most interesting Michael in Maine ----- Original Message ----- From: "TOPGUN" > > Engine mount done and the engine is ready to reassemble and be mounted. > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_1046_106.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_1045_429.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0941_159.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0942_126.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0940_100.jpg > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 02:46:21 PM PST US From: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]" Subject: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Feel free to play this if you can't get to sleep some night and are tossing and turning. Works GREAT ! http://vimeo.com/13830309 Mike C. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 03:19:52 PM PST US From: Don Rucker Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback regarding an idea... Mark, It is my intention to order our remaining wood this week. My son and I chose to build the ribs first. With those behind us we are ready for the rest of the wood. I have been pleased with ASC but would like to benefit another builder if the wood is of high quality and priced fairly. If you are interested and don't mind moving quickly I would like to hear more. Please call or email me to discuss. Good luck, Don (318) 207-0775 or donrucker.ctg@gmail.com Sent from my iPad ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 04:23:02 PM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Sorry Mike, I can only get through the first 5 seconds and then I am out li ke a light! What is the vid about?!- (joking...I somehow made it through the whole thing...) Michael Perez Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com - Do NOT archive ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 04:24:54 PM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Found my Lambert Radial! Man, as much as I would like too, (It's only money, right?) If I had $22,00 0 to spend, I would spend it on other things.- 8 ^ [( Michael Perez Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 04:47:16 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Found my Lambert Radial! From: Ryan Mueller If you had $22k to spend you would spend it on something besides a 70 year old radial engine (that comes with a Ham Std prop, no less)? There is something wrong with you... :) Ryan do not archive On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:24 PM, Michael Perez wrote: > Man, as much as I would like too, (It's only money, right?) If I had > $22,000 to spend, I would spend it on other things. 8 ^ [( > > > Michael Perez > Karetaker Aero > www.karetakeraero.com > > * > > > = > * > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 05:23:49 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Anyone know who this 'Mike Cuy' guy is? Gary Boothe Cool, CA Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion Tail done, Fuselage on gear 20 ribs done Do not archive 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: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Feel free to play this if you can't get to sleep some night and are tossing and turning. Works GREAT ! http://vimeo.com/13830309 Mike C. ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 05:30:03 PM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Thanks Mike, it's especially good after a scotch! I even bookmarked it! Jack DSM Do not archive _____ 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: Monday, August 09, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: As if you guys aren't sick of hearing about this thing called a Pietenpol and Mike Cuy............ Feel free to play this if you can't get to sleep some night and are tossing and turning. Works GREAT ! http://vimeo.com/13830309 Mike C. ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 05:31:26 PM PST US From: Jim Markle Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: If I knew then what I know now.... I'm pretty sure there are MANY more answers to your "what would you do differently" question from folks than you can imagine...but.... 1. Build the fittings AFTER you build the piece their bolted onto. Per plans, the fittings are a bit off. 2. Spend a LOT of time in the Matronics search engine (http://www.matronics.com/searching/) each time you start a section of the project. All the answers are there, but you'll need to look. 3. Don't spend much time thinking and (especially) redesigning...cut some wood and get started. Ok, well, there's a few for you to think about. jm -----Original Message----- >From: JGriff >Sent: Aug 9, 2010 3:36 PM >To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >Subject: Pietenpol-List: If I knew then what I know now.... > > >I just ordered the plans and cleaned up the workshop in preparation. I've been reading the archives of this list when I can and have been checking out some of the builder's websites. > >One of the things I wanted to ask here to you experienced builders is what would you have done differently if you got to start over knowing what you know now? Any advice you can give me on planning to avoid any gotcha's you may have encountered in your build. > >Thanks. >Jamie > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=308107#308107 > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 05:32:10 PM PST US From: "Dennis Engelkenjohn" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel Keri-Ann Price has plans for a tail wheel for the Piet. Dennis also in St.Louis ----- Original Message ----- From: jeff wilson To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spring Loaded Tail Wheel I've searched the archives but could not find any plans or links. I'm looking for plans for the Tail wheel that most of you use. The A frame design with a Spring. Can anyone help? Jeff Wilson N899WT (r) St. Louis ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 06:37:04 PM PST US From: kmordecai001@comcast.net Subject: Pietenpol-List: Headset and intercom that works in a Piet with open stacks Raymond, I started with a David Clark HT 10 - 13.4, plugged into an Icom handheld, a nd it was completely overwhelmed by the ambient noise level in the Piet wit h A-75 and Aeronca stacks.=C2-=C2- I could hear the radio if it was tur ned up loud, but my transmissions were noisy and hard to understand. Was also using a two place Sigtronics portable intercom when carrying passe ngers, but it was also overwhelmed and=C2-kept the mic circuit=C2-open all the time, adding to the noise level.=C2- Searching around for something better, I found this electronic noise-cancel ling intercom: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/itc401ENRI.php It works quite well, but only if you use two headsets of the same impedance (mixing and matching the one below with the David Clark didn't work)=C2- With two David Clarks, it was OK, but transmissions were still noisy and I 've always hated conventional headsets. I had=C2-seen the Clarity aloft headset, liked the idea but didn't like t he price.=C2- Looking around on the internet, I found this little gem: http://www.anr-headsets.com/Html_folder/QT-HLO.html This little headset gives the same noise attenuation as a rolled foam earpl ug AND has great clarity, volume enough to hurt if you turn it up loud, and my transmissions are clear.=C2- It has the added bonus of fitting under our required headgear (old style leather cap & goggles, of course :-) Having said that, the electronic noise cancelling needed to be adjusted to work with the lightweight headsets (got a second one for the passengers), a s=C2-the mic impedance was different than the typical David Clark.=C2- I could not do this in flight, so sat in front of my living room sound syst em listening to "Round Sounds" at really high volume with my son, headsets on and plugged into the intercom, repeating messages back & forth until it was dialed in...........really.=C2-=C2- Wife wasn't home, of course. One more thing:=C2-the rubber duckie antenna on the handheld would cause the headset to squeal when transmitting, so a remote antenna is now located in the fuse behind me, connected by a 6' shielded cable. Attached it to a longeron. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/antennasystems.php If I were building a Piet, I'd locate one of these or something similar in the wing during construction. Works very well and is hidden from view.=C2 - You electronics guys out there can probably scrounge something that wil l work for cheap, but I'm a mechanic and dont understand 'trons, so I bough t this one. Hope this helps! Dave Mordecai Panacea, FL=C2-=C2- 2J0 NX520SF Time: 04:16:23 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: noise From: "skellytown flyer" after reading the posts about the fly-bys at Brodhead I am wondering how ha rd it is to hear radio traffic if you wear headsets in these things. I am sure a lot og guys don't use radios but I plan on having a handheld in mine when I'm f lying into strange of congested airports and I just use an old hushacom headset. it is difficult to hear much and impossible to talk over it unless I thrott le back in my 2 stroke Challenger-it wasn't that bad in the old Tri-pacer.and since I have short stacks on the Corvair running out the sides it may be as bad.but wondering how many of you actually can hear radio transmissions in these planes without throttling back? Raymond ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 09:39:56 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Any interest in Spruce Kits? I'd appreciate some feedback regarding an idea... From: Mark Roberts Hey Don! Thanks for the feedback. I just returned tonight from a boat builder that called the shop today, quite unexpectedly, an told us he wants to retire and sell all the rest of his wood stock. Unfortunately, the Sitka he has on hand is only 3/4" thick, and 6 foot long (but there is a fair amount of it, and it will make GREAT rib stock!). All we have on hand now is the spar stuff (Tight grain and absolutely vertical... Looks like notebook paper with the lines too close to write in :o) ACS is a great company and I am not sure we are able to move on anything other than spars right now, but stay tuned! We have decided to get more of the stuff from our suppliers. We are moving only in the Piet world, and not looking at being all things to all builders. :o) I will most likely give you a call to chat tomorrow if you are around :o) Mark On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Don Rucker wrote: > > Mark, > > It is my intention to order our remaining wood this week. My son and I > chose to build the ribs first. With those behind us we are ready for the > rest of the wood. I have been pleased with ASC but would like to benefit > another builder if the wood is of high quality and priced fairly. > > If you are interested and don't mind moving quickly I would like to hear > more. Please call or email me to discuss. > > Good luck, > Don (318) 207-0775 or donrucker.ctg@gmail.com > > Sent from my iPad > > -- Mark Roberts California Laser Etch www.california-laser.com 888-882-5015 888-882-5016 fax ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 11:42:09 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ken Perkins metal parts From: "bubbleboy" Thanks guys! Pieti you were one letter short...lol! This time it hasn't bounced back! 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