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1. 02:51 AM - Re: Re: New little Pietenpoler (Jack)
2. 03:26 AM - Re: Re: B&B turnbuckles (Jack)
3. 03:26 AM - Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI (Charles Campbell)
4. 03:29 AM - Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI (Charles Campbell)
5. 03:35 AM - Re: Ribs (Charles Campbell)
6. 03:51 AM - Re: New little Pietenpoler (Charles Campbell)
7. 04:16 AM - Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI (Jack Phillips)
8. 07:10 AM - Re: hangar life isn't so bad....... (TOM STINEMETZE)
9. 08:05 AM - Re: New little Pietenpoler (TOM STINEMETZE)
10. 08:32 AM - Re: B&B turnbuckles (bender)
11. 12:18 PM - Making airplane sounds... (aerocarjake)
12. 12:45 PM - Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI (Charles Campbell)
13. 12:52 PM - Re: Making airplane sounds... (Charles Campbell)
14. 01:07 PM - Re: Making airplane sounds... (Jack Phillips)
15. 01:11 PM - I have a 4" diameter ACS 'Homebuilder's Special' tailwheel and two leaf springs (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP])
16. 01:36 PM - Re: I have a 4" diameter ACS 'Homebuilder's Special' tailwheel and two leaf springs (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP])
17. 01:36 PM - Re: For Jim Boyer (Jim Boyer)
18. 01:41 PM - Re: Making airplane sounds... (aerocarjake)
19. 02:52 PM - Re: Pilot Height (aerocarjake)
20. 03:04 PM - Re: Re: Making airplane sounds... (Rick Holland)
21. 07:10 PM - Re: Re: Pilot Height (Kenneth Bickers)
22. 07:39 PM - Re: Re: Pilot Height (Kimball Isaac)
23. 08:48 PM - Prince A-75 Propeller For Sale (Steve Ruse)
24. 08:53 PM - Re: Pilot Height (VanDy)
25. 09:16 PM - Re: Pilot Height (K5YAC)
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Subject: | Re: New little Pietenpoler |
Abby, 10 weeks, Lab... :)
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: New little Pietenpoler
<kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
He's beautiful!
Congratulations, Grandfather.
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Kevin "Axel" Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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Subject: | Re: B&B turnbuckles |
Scott,
I could assist if you want. First I would suggest searching eBay for
awhile, I purchased more than I needed for under $100. B&B are great folks.
I know I receive anything ordered before they get my check. From experience
their inventory can be limited so they may not have everything you need. If
you want me to help send me a detailed listing of what you want off list.
Jack
DSM
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bubbleboy
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 1:39 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: B&B turnbuckles
<scott.dawson3@bigpond.com>
I met Carson Vella from Brisbane today. He called in to have a look at where
I am up to and share the photos of his Piet progress. He mentioned about
these turnbuckles to me. Im still in the very early stages of building but
when a bargain comes along I try and collect as many parts as I can. I
havent looked at the turnbuckles on the plans to know what size and how many
I will need. Apparently B & B doesn't have an email address and will not
send overseas which is a bummer for me!
Would anyone who hasn't ordered theirs and is going to, be prepared to order
me a set and post them too me here in Australia? Of course I will reimburse
full costs of the turnbuckles with postage and will shout you a beer too!
Cheers Scotty
Australia
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Scotty
Tamworth, Australia
Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper
www.scottyspietenpol.com
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Subject: | Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI |
Tail Wheel Weight FYI
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From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Try the AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. I think it weighs around 3
lbs (4" diameter). And the Pietenpol A-Arm Coil Spring configuration is
about a pound or two lighter than a leaf spring. I cut 2 lbs off my
tailwheel weight by using that design with the 4" tailwheel instead of a
6".
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:04 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Weighed my Scott tail wheel at 4.9 pounds. The Matco is 4.75 pounds
per their site. Both 6" solid rubber. My leaf springs cam in at 2.5
pounds.
Jack
DSM
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Subject: | Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI |
Tail Wheel Weight FYIRe: AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. Jack, I am
very interested in the tail wheel you mentioned. I can't find it in the
AS&S listing for tailwheels. How do I find it? Chuck in Winston-Salem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Try the AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. I think it weighs around 3
lbs (4" diameter). And the Pietenpol A-Arm Coil Spring configuration is
about a pound or two lighter than a leaf spring. I cut 2 lbs off my
tailwheel weight by using that design with the 4" tailwheel instead of a
6".
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:04 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Weighed my Scott tail wheel at 4.9 pounds. The Matco is 4.75 pounds
per their site. Both 6" solid rubber. My leaf springs cam in at 2.5
pounds.
Jack
DSM
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I counted only 26! Where's the other 4?
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From: Gboothe5
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 2:46 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Ribs
.and here's the proof!
Oh, Ye of little faith! Count 'em..28 + 2 in the center section =
30!! Now, can PLEASE get back to the Good Stuff?
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca
Do not archive
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ryan
Mueller
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 5:22 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ribs
I call BS.....make them, prove it! :)
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On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Gboothe5 <gboothe5@comcast.net>
wrote:
2 to go! Dares I say I'll finish this weekend?
Gary Boothe
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Subject: | Re: New little Pietenpoler |
Nothing like 'em. I have eleven grandkids and they're all great. (I also
have six great-grandkids.) That's difficult to describe. I'll change the
first 'great' to 'super' to clear up the difference.
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From: "JohnC" <jcalvert@trinityvideo.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:44 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: New little Pietenpoler
>
> Hey Everyone,
>
> I just became a Grandpa a few hours ago, so it looks like I will be
> driving "Granny" out to Missouri this evening. We will be in Mount Vernon
> for about a week, and if there are any Pietenpols around those parts,
> maybe I could sneek off for a few hours. I will attempt to add a photo,
> hope it works.
>
> --------
> I just hope when it's my turn to reach up and touch the face of God, I
> don't poke him in the eye on accident.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330932#330932
>
>
> Attachments:
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> http://forums.matronics.com//files/grandson_693.jpg
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Subject: | Tail Wheel Weight FYI |
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/homebuilder_tailwheel.php
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Campbell
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:27 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Re: AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. Jack, I am very interested in the
tail wheel you mentioned. I can't find it in the AS&S listing for
tailwheels. How do I find it? Chuck in Winston-Salem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack <mailto:pietflyr@bellsouth.net> Phillips
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Try the AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. I think it weighs around 3 lbs
(4" diameter). And the Pietenpol A-Arm Coil Spring configuration is about a
pound or two lighter than a leaf spring. I cut 2 lbs off my tailwheel
weight by using that design with the 4" tailwheel instead of a 6".
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:04 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Weighed my Scott tail wheel at 4.9 pounds. The Matco is 4.75 pounds per
their site. Both 6" solid rubber. My leaf springs cam in at 2.5 pounds.
Jack
DSM
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Subject: | Re: hangar life isn't so bad....... |
Love the photos Mike! It appears you have your plane jacked up to keep
those dreaded "flat spots" from forming on your tires.
Stinemetze
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>>> "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC AEROSPACE CORP]"
<michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> 2/11/2011 3:08 PM >>>
Dont you worry Billya hangar CAN be cheaper than therapy,
counseling, or divorce so keep the dream alive
and once you DO get your plane built you can deck out your hangar to
make it comfy and fun for yourself.
Mike C.
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Subject: | Re: New little Pietenpoler |
Congratulations Gramps! There's nothing quite like it.
Stinemetze
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>>> "JohnC" <jcalvert@trinityvideo.net> 2/13/2011 3:44 PM >>>
Hey Everyone,
I just became a Grandpa a few hours ago, so it looks like I will be
driving "Granny" out to Missouri this evening. We will be in Mount Vernon
for about a week, and if there are any Pietenpols around those parts,
maybe I could sneek off for a few hours. I will attempt to add a photo,
hope it works.
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Subject: | Re: B&B turnbuckles |
i just got this email from them last week
Hi, Jeff. The only thing we have are the barrels and the left handed fork ends.
At the present time, the fork ends are $2.50 each and the barrels are $5.00
each (they are short barrels). If you would like to order some, please let us
know. Thanks for your interest!
Sincerely,
B&B Aircraft Supplies, Inc.
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Subject: | Making airplane sounds... |
My Pietenpol is starting to bear the striking resemblance to an airplane! Looks
can be deceiving, however, as it is not really as far along as it may seem...
Over the past month or so, the welding was begun on the cabaine strut fittings,
landing gear fittings, and engine attach fittings. These are not full "cluster
welded" yet, but the components are solidly tacked in place so I can continue
on without jigs to hold them in place. As the images show, I have also mocked
up the center section with a wooden assembly I bought last year. My actual "flight
article" center section will have to be made two inches wider than this
one (because my fuselage is two inches wider than plans) but I am now able to
get a good feel for the cockpit access and pilot position roominess. (read, making
airplane noisesha!)
I modified the temporary legs (upside down sawhorses...!) to approximate the width
of the landing gear. It will be some time until I am able to fabricate the
entire landing gear structure, hardware, springs, etc, so this setup allows me
to scoot the project out of the way to the adjacent garage like a wheelbarrow
while I work on the parts in my shop.
I also recently built a new drill-press jig to burnish the stainless steel firewall.
Folks will not be able to see this burnishing because of the engine "boot"
cowls, but it should look very elegant when the cowls are removed and adding
details like these encourages me to slow down and be more careful with my workmanship.
--------
Jake Schultz - curator,
Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
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Subject: | Re: Tail Wheel Weight FYI |
Tail Wheel Weight FYIThanks, Jack, but for $130 I believe I can stand an
extra 2 pounds back there. If I have to, I'll move the wing back a
fraction.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 7:11 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/homebuilder_tailwheel.php
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Campbell
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:27 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Re: AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. Jack, I am very interested in
the tail wheel you mentioned. I can't find it in the AS&S listing for
tailwheels. How do I find it? Chuck in Winston-Salem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Phillips
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Try the AS&S Homebuilt Special tailwheel. I think it weighs around
3 lbs (4" diameter). And the Pietenpol A-Arm Coil Spring configuration
is about a pound or two lighter than a leaf spring. I cut 2 lbs off my
tailwheel weight by using that design with the 4" tailwheel instead of a
6".
Jack Phillips
NX899JP "Icarus Plummet"
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:04 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail Wheel Weight FYI
Weighed my Scott tail wheel at 4.9 pounds. The Matco is 4.75 pounds
per their site. Both 6" solid rubber. My leaf springs cam in at 2.5
pounds.
Jack
DSM
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Subject: | Re: Making airplane sounds... |
Gosh, that instrument panel looks awfully close. I'll have to read my
instruments through my bifocals. Pretty work, though.
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From: "aerocarjake" <flight.jake@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:15 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Making airplane sounds...
> <flight.jake@gmail.com>
>
> My Pietenpol is starting to bear the striking resemblance to an
> airplane?! Looks can be deceiving, however, as it is not really as far
> along as it may seem...
>
> Over the past month or so, the welding was begun on the cabaine strut
> fittings, landing gear fittings, and engine attach fittings. These are not
> full "cluster welded" yet, but the components are solidly tacked in place
> so I can continue on without jigs to hold them in place. As the images
> show, I have also mocked up the center section with a wooden assembly I
> bought last year. My actual "flight article" center section will have to
> be made two inches wider than this one (because my fuselage is two inches
> wider than plans) but I am now able to get a good feel for the cockpit
> access and pilot position roominess. (read, making airplane noises?ha!)
>
> I modified the temporary legs (upside down sawhorses...!) to approximate
> the width of the landing gear. It will be some time until I am able to
> fabricate the entire landing gear structure, hardware, springs, etc?, so
> this setup allows me to scoot the project out of the way to the adjacent
> garage like a wheelbarrow while I work on the parts in my shop.
>
> I also recently built a new drill-press jig to burnish the stainless steel
> firewall. Folks will not be able to see this burnishing because of the
> engine "boot" cowls, but it should look very elegant when the cowls are
> removed and adding details like these encourages me to slow down and be
> more careful with my workmanship.
>
> --------
> Jake Schultz - curator,
> Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331050#331050
>
>
> Attachments:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/airplane_noises_180.jpg
>
>
>
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Subject: | Making airplane sounds... |
Looks very nice, Jake.
Sometimes the little details that no one ever gets to see are the best
ones. Very few people have seen the brake fluid reservoir I made for
mine, but it is a tribute to one of the things that got me interested in
flying when I was a kid.
You can see it just to the right of the Ah-Oooooga horn, near the top of
the firewall.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP =9CIcarus Plummet=9D
Raleigh, NC
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
aerocarjake
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:15 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Making airplane sounds...
<flight.jake@gmail.com>
My Pietenpol is starting to bear the striking resemblance to an
airplane=C3=A2=82=AC=C2! Looks can be deceiving, however, as it
is not really as far along as it may seem...
Over the past month or so, the welding was begun on the cabaine strut
fittings, landing gear fittings, and engine attach fittings. These are
not full "cluster welded" yet, but the components are solidly tacked in
place so I can continue on without jigs to hold them in place. As the
images show, I have also mocked up the center section with a wooden
assembly I bought last year. My actual "flight article" center section
will have to be made two inches wider than this one (because my fuselage
is two inches wider than plans) but I am now able to get a good feel for
the cockpit access and pilot position roominess. (read, making airplane
noises=C3=A2=82=AC=C2ha!)
I modified the temporary legs (upside down sawhorses...!) to approximate
the width of the landing gear. It will be some time until I am able to
fabricate the entire landing gear structure, hardware, springs,
etc=C3=A2=82=AC=C2, so this setup allows me to scoot the project
out of the way to the adjacent garage like a wheelbarrow while I work on
the parts in my shop.
I also recently built a new drill-press jig to burnish the stainless
steel firewall. Folks will not be able to see this burnishing because of
the engine "boot" cowls, but it should look very elegant when the cowls
are removed and adding details like these encourages me to slow down and
be more careful with my workmanship.
--------
Jake Schultz - curator,
Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331050#331050
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/airplane_noises_180.jpg
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Subject: | I have a 4" diameter ACS 'Homebuilder's Special' tailwheel |
and two leaf springs
And weight was not an issue, nor weight and balance. My wing is pivoted
aft 6" of the cabanes being vertical to make my short fuselage
Piet CG fall into perfectly acceptable ranges with a 200 lb. pilot. (see
Bingelis books for computing W&B)
The plans-built A-frame setup I'm sure is lighter than my setup with the ex
act same tailwheel but either will work.
Go to Chris Tracy's photo page to see sketches of how I attached my springs
and the Bingelis books talk about leaf springs and tailwheels---that's
all I used to come up with my setup-right on my coffee table was all the in
fo I needed. http://www.westcoastpiet.com/images/Mike%20Cuy%20A-65%20Pi
et/mike_cuy_3.htm
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Subject: | I have a 4" diameter ACS 'Homebuilder's Special' |
tailwheel and two leaf springs
make that 'my wings are slanted back 4" aft of neutral, not 6".
Mike C.
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Subject: | Re: For Jim Boyer |
Hi Kevin,
I would love to be there but have a short contract with my company to work during
last half of March through May this year.
Have fun though; will you have your Piet there?
Jim
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From: "kevinpurtee" <kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:24:15 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: For Jim Boyer
Jim - Sorry, meant the Cactus fly-in in March. Will you all make that? I'm still
here:(.
Kevin
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Kevin "Axel" Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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Subject: | Re: Making airplane sounds... |
Jack,
I LOVE IT.... I had a Thimble-Drome gas car when I was little. I parted with it
for a tidy sum on eBay about 12 years ago to pay my mortgage while I was laid
off. No regrets, it's all just stuff we own while we're visiting this planet.
Now I get to own a Pietenpol for a while... :-)
Thanks for sharing...!
Jake
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Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
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Subject: | Re: Pilot Height |
I posted a separate topic (making airplane sounds) and from the photo you can get
some idea of how well I fit. Mine is the Flying and Glider manual dimensions
(steel tube but short fuselage) and I leaned the seat back to the bar 3 inches
aft of the top of the pilot seat. I also made my fuselage 2 inches wider
and that made a BIG differencei in shin clearance...... I am 6 foot 1 inch in
the photo.
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Subject: | Re: Making airplane sounds... |
Of course or Pietenpols aren't just something we own while visiting planet
earth, they're something special.
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On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 2:38 PM, aerocarjake <flight.jake@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
>
> Jack,
>
> I LOVE IT.... I had a Thimble-Drome gas car when I was little. I parted
> with it for a tidy sum on eBay about 12 years ago to pay my mortgage while I
> was laid off. No regrets, it's all just stuff we own while we're visiting
> this planet. Now I get to own a Pietenpol for a while... :-)
>
> Thanks for sharing...!
>
> Jake
>
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> Jake Schultz - curator,
> Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331063#331063
>
>
--
Rick Holland
Castle Rock, Colorado
"A Foolish Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little Minds"
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Subject: | Re: Pilot Height |
Jake, I'm just like that, too. In photos I'm easily 6' 1", maybe even 6'
2". In real life, not nearly so much. Cheers, Ken
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On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM, aerocarjake <flight.jake@gmail.com> wrote:
> clearance...... I am 6 foot 1 inch in the photo.
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> Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)
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Subject: | Re: Pilot Height |
Hey Mathew
Did you get the cabanes measured
Kim
On 2011-02-13 8:06 PM, "Matthew VanDervort" <matthew.vandervort@gmail.com>
wrote:
matthew.vandervort@gmail.com>
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> Yep, grandpa "big Jim Vandervort is 6' 6" and he flew all the time, no
wing flap either, I'll check the plans and measure the cabanes tomorrow to
see if they are any longer then the plans
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> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 13, 2011, at 11:22 AM, "Don Emch" <EmchAir@aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hey Mark...
>> You really should have gotten yourself in mine. It's all in the
technique. I'm 6'3" long. I built it to the plans and I fit great. However,
I've flown Allen Rudolph's old Piet and had a little trouble. It has the
shorter fuselage and my shins got a little marked up. As long as you are
building the long fuselage you'll be fine. As far as interference with the
rudder, hmm...I think that radiator up front on the Ford ships would be a
problem long before a taller head would be. Never heard of a problem there,
so... I sure wouldn't be worried about it. If you have any doubts you just
need to meet Big Jim Vandervort! He would make you feel at ease!
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>> Don Emch
>> NX899DE
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Subject: | Prince A-75 Propeller For Sale |
Reduced price to $650, well less than half what this cost new, and it is
nearly in new condition:
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Made by Prince Aircraft
http://www.princeaircraft.com/
They have a file on this propeller and can answer questions if needed.
68 x 42 (diameter x pitch). Wood Q-tip propeller, custom made for
Continental A-75. Roughly 200hrs. Turns roughly 2,500 static RPM on my
A-75. Good condition, a couple of minor nicks that could be painted
(less than 1/4"). These props are wood, epoxy coated, with a small
amount of fiberglass used to create the curved tip.
Reduced price to $650 plus shipping. New these are more than double that
amount.
Steve Ruse
Norman, OK
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Subject: | Re: Pilot Height |
I just measured the length of the cabanes, and it came to 25.25, and from what
i hear, Bernard said that +6 inches is the maximum alllowed. And I also know
that grandpas Piet, had the wing 6" back, which helped his 275 lb CG but as an
added bonus kept the rain off the wing out of the cockpit!!
but your result may vary!
im trying to add a pic from the 1989 Pietenpol flyin at Brodhead!
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almost dissasembled, getting ready to order all AN hardware and SS cable
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Subject: | Re: Pilot Height |
VanDy wrote:
> im trying to add a pic from the 1989 Pietenpol flyin at Brodhead!
Is that the one where they had em all lined up in a portrait? Earl Klebbs has
that photo hanging in his patio sitting room. Really neat photo if it's the one
I'm thinking of.
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