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     1. 02:16 AM - Re: Re: Project for sale, (transponder) (Doug Dever)
     2. 02:21 AM - Re: Re: Project for sale, (transponder) (Doug Dever)
     3. 03:37 AM - Re: Lost and found (Charles Campbell)
     4. 04:38 AM - Avon ribbed antique motorcycle tyres (bubbleboy)
     5. 05:32 AM - Re: Local builders southern California (Gboothe5)
     6. 05:39 AM - Re: Lost and found (Dan Yocum)
     7. 06:09 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Dan Yocum)
     8. 06:46 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Gboothe5)
     9. 06:49 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
    10. 07:01 AM - Florida Piet (AircamperN11MS)
    11. 07:13 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
    12. 07:45 AM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (gboothe5@comcast.net)
    13. 07:55 AM - Re: Local builders southern California (Michael Groah)
    14. 07:56 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piet2112)
    15. 07:59 AM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
    16. 08:17 AM - Re: Lost and found (KM Heide CPO/FAAOP)
    17. 08:18 AM - funny E-how (Hans Van Der Voort)
    18. 08:25 AM - Fw: Local builders southern California (gboothe5@comcast.net)
    19. 08:27 AM - Re: Florida Piet (Jerry Dotson)
    20. 08:33 AM - Re: funny E-how (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM)
    21. 08:36 AM - (Big) picture of Ben's Piet in the grass (Dan Yocum)
    22. 09:04 AM - Another Cable Question (Jim Boyer)
    23. 09:19 AM - Re: funny E-how (Jim Markle)
    24. 09:27 AM - Re: Florida Piet (Ben Charvet)
    25. 10:13 AM - Bill Rewey Article (Jack)
    26. 11:10 AM - Re: Florida Piet (AircamperN11MS)
    27. 12:07 PM - 4 Bladed Props (Gerry Holland)
    28. 12:38 PM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Ryan Mueller)
    29. 12:39 PM - Re: Lost and found (Ryan Mueller)
    30. 01:07 PM - Re: Another Cable Question (Jack Phillips)
    31. 01:56 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (K5YAC)
    32. 01:59 PM - Piet in the Great Flood (Barry Davis)
    33. 02:00 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
    34. 02:03 PM - Re: Another Cable Question (Jim Boyer)
    35. 02:26 PM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (amsafetyc@aol.com)
    36. 02:32 PM - FW: [eaa1114-discuss] Letter from Capt. Ray Fowler,Chief Pilot for the Liberty Foundation and B-17G "Liberty Belle" (Jack Phillips)
    37. 02:42 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (K5YAC)
    38. 02:51 PM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (John Hofmann)
    39. 03:17 PM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Amsafetyc@gmail.com)
    40. 03:47 PM - Fw: johnson airspeed indicator (gboothe5@comcast.net)
    41. 04:22 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
    42. 04:42 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (K5YAC)
    43. 05:51 PM - Re: Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Gboothe5)
    44. 08:37 PM - Re: johnson airspeed indicator (Piep)
 
 
 
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| Subject:  | Re: Project for sale, (transponder) | 
      
      
      Sounds right to me.  The regs say "engine driven"
      
      
      Doug Dever
      In beautiful Stow Ohio
      
      
      From: AMsafetyC@aol.com
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C (transponder)
      
      
      I see some hairs to split here and so=2C a battery with a solar cell to pas
      sively power the battery charger does not qualify as engine driven and ther
      efor exempt of having to be transponder equipped aircraft?
      
      John
      
      
      In a message dated 6/15/2011 4:57:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time=2C chiefpep
      perhead@hotmail.com writes:
      If I read the FARs correctly it says an engine driven electrical system.
      
      Doug Dever
      In beautiful Stow Ohio
      
      
      > From: bed@mindspring.com
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C (transponder)
      > Date: Wed=2C 15 Jun 2011 14:46:45 -0400
      > 
      > 
      > On the Transponder issue=2C If a battery is required to make the engine r
      un
      > (for electronic ignition or coil and points ignition) a Transponder is NO
      T
      > required. But........if you have just one device taking power from that
      > system=2C (handheld radio=2C light=2C intercom=2C cell phone=2C GPS=2C el
      ectric turn &
      > bank=2C etc.) Then a Transponder is required. A battery=2C starter and
      > generator/alternator JUST for the engine to operate is not considered an
      > electrical system requiring a Transponder. 
      > We are located inside the 30 mile Mode C ring for Atlanta and routinely f
      ly
      > amongst all the Delta jets. We can't fly in their airspace=2C but they ca
      n
      > dang sure fly in ours!
      > Barry Davis
      > NX973BP
      > 
      > 
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Charv
      et
      > Sent: Wednesday=2C June 15=2C 2011 8:34 AM
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C $5=2C000 or will par
      t out
      > 
      > 
      > I live in Florida where the actual altitude is 33 msl at my home airport
      =2C
      > and the A-65 works great. I've flown it at gross wt (1200 
      > pounds) and still seen a decent climb rate. I'd get a compression test 
      > if possible=2C just to get an idea what you are buying. The logbook entry
       on
      > time SMOH doesn't count if the engine has been sitting on a hangar floor 
      for
      > years. These engines aren't all that complicated and parts are plentiful
      =2C
      > but it isn't hard to spend lots of money on machine work and parts to get
       it
      > where you want. I spent around $650 for a crankcase 
      > overhaul and about the same for the crankshaft overhaul. If you've 
      > ever overhauled a Volkswagen you could do this yourself. Check out the
      > Fresno Airparts ad in Trade-a-Plane for an idea what parts cost.
      > 
      > I believe you can build a good A-65 for about the same price as a Corvair
      .
      > You give up some horsepower=2C but you loose the requirement for a batter
      y=2C
      > electrical system=2C and most importantly a Transponder. It is also a
      > hand-start engine=2C but it really isn't hard at all.
      > 
      > Ben Charvet
      > Titusville Fl
      > 83 hours since 2/2010
      > 
      > 
      > On 6/14/2011 11:05 PM=2C tdudley@umn.edu wrote:
      > > --> "tdudley@umn.edu"<tdudley@umn.edu>
      > >
      > > I haven't done any research yet=2C but the A-65 is what I thought I mig
      ht
      > put up front in my plane. Anyone have any advice?
      > >
      > > Tom
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > Read this topic online here:
      > >
      > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343001#343001
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > 
      > 
      > --
      > Ben Charvet=2C PharmD
      > Staff Pharmacist
      > Parrish Medical center
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      >====================
      > _=========
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
      t href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.mat
      ronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
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| Subject:  | Re: Project for sale, (transponder) | 
      
      
      That's how I interpret it.  It was a concern for me as KSU is within the 30
      nm ring for Cleveland and one reason for me opting to not have an electrica
      l syst.  That=2C and I'm a purist:)
      
      Doug Dever
      In beautiful Stow Ohio
      
      
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C (transponder)
      From: steve.emo58@gmail.com
      
      Doug=2C
      
      I went back and reread part 92.215 and my interpretation is as follows the 
      transponder requirement first only applies to Classes A=2C B=2C C airspace 
      and above 10=2C000 MSL unless it is less than 2500 AGL=2C and only applies 
      to aircraft within that airspace with an engine driven electrical system.  
      They then go through and list the class B airports.  So those of us outside
       of these airspace and in flat land such as Dayton OH are not effected.  Fu
      rther one needs to be inside the ring 30 nm ring for Class B and over the t
      op of class B and lateral boundaries.
      
      Steve
      in New Carlisle=2C OH 
      
      
      On Wed=2C Jun 15=2C 2011 at 4:53 PM=2C Doug Dever <chiefpepperhead@hotmail.
      com> wrote:
      
      
      If I read the FARs correctly it says an engine driven electrical system.
      
      Doug Dever
      In beautiful Stow Ohio
      
      
      > From: bed@mindspring.com
      
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C (transponder)
      > Date: Wed=2C 15 Jun 2011 14:46:45 -0400
      
      
      > 
      > 
      > On the Transponder issue=2C If a battery is required to make the engine r
      un
      > (for electronic ignition or coil and points ignition) a Transponder is NO
      T
      > required. But........if you have just one device taking power from that
      > system=2C (handheld radio=2C light=2C intercom=2C cell phone=2C GPS=2C el
      ectric turn &
      > bank=2C etc.) Then a Transponder is required. A battery=2C starter and
      > generator/alternator JUST for the engine to operate is not considered an
      > electrical system requiring a Transponder. 
      > We are located inside the 30 mile Mode C ring for Atlanta and routinely f
      ly
      > amongst all the Delta jets. We can't fly in their airspace=2C but they ca
      n
      > dang sure fly in ours!
      > Barry Davis
      > NX973BP
      > 
      > 
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Charv
      et
      > Sent: Wednesday=2C June 15=2C 2011 8:34 AM
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Project for sale=2C $5=2C000 or will par
      t out
      > 
      > 
      > I live in Florida where the actual altitude is 33 msl at my home airport
      =2C
      > and the A-65 works great. I've flown it at gross wt (1200 
      > pounds) and still seen a decent climb rate. I'd get a compression test 
      > if possible=2C just to get an idea what you are buying. The logbook entry
       on
      > time SMOH doesn't count if the engine has been sitting on a hangar floor 
      for
      > years. These engines aren't all that complicated and parts are plentiful
      =2C
      > but it isn't hard to spend lots of money on machine work and parts to get
       it
      > where you want. I spent around $650 for a crankcase 
      > overhaul and about the same for the crankshaft overhaul. If you've 
      > ever overhauled a Volkswagen you could do this yourself. Check out the
      > Fresno Airparts ad in Trade-a-Plane for an idea what parts cost.
      > 
      > I believe you can build a good A-65 for about the same price as a Corvair
      .
      > You give up some horsepower=2C but you loose the requirement for a batter
      y=2C
      > electrical system=2C and most importantly a Transponder. It is also a
      > hand-start engine=2C but it really isn't hard at all.
      > 
      > Ben Charvet
      > Titusville Fl
      > 83 hours since 2/2010
      > 
      > 
      > On 6/14/2011 11:05 PM=2C tdudley@umn.edu wrote:
      > > --> "tdudley@umn.edu"<tdudley@umn.edu>
      > >
      > > I haven't done any research yet=2C but the A-65 is what I thought I mig
      ht
      > put up front in my plane. Anyone have any advice?
      > >
      > > Tom
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > Read this topic online here:
      > >
      > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343001#343001
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > 
      > 
      > --
      > Ben Charvet=2C PharmD
      > Staff Pharmacist
      > Parrish Medical center
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
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      > _=========
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Lost and found | 
      
      I guess I dodged a bullet.  Markle E-mailed me and notified me that he 
      would be in my town earlier this month and wanted to come by to visit my 
      project, but he never made it --- am I Lucky or what?
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Lawrence Williams 
        To: Pietlist 
        Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:39 AM
        Subject: Pietenpol-List: Lost and found
      
      
        Has anyone noticed how the (allegedly) light-fingered Mr. Markle seems 
      to trot around the country visiting Piet builders who have shiny new 
      tools but nobody seems to ever be invited to visit his compound in OK? 
      Well friends, I have hatched a plan and scheduled a visit to his shop 
      and wanted you all to know about it so maybe some of your missing tools 
      could possibly be  identified and returned!
      
        I will be driving a hatchback which will carry a pretty good load but 
      if memory serves, there was at least one air compressor and a couch that 
      went missing and I think those will have to stay put. Hand and power 
      tools as well as fittings, drill bits, drawings and beet mugs can 
      probably be spirited away without much trouble.
      
        Let me know what you suspect has been spirited away from your shop 
      during a Markle visit and I'll see what I can do to get it back for you. 
      I will bring the stuff to Brodhead if it won't overload the Piet.
      
        Larry W. (the Pietenpol builder's friend)
      
        Now that I consider the possibilities, I really would like some small 
      items myself. Hm-m-m-m.
      
        DO NOT ARCHIVE
      
      
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| Subject:  | Avon ribbed antique motorcycle tyres | 
      
      
      Hi all...I am looking around for tyres for my 21" Buchanan rims and came across
      these.
      
      http://www.antiquetyres.com.au/21300
      
      They have a load capacity of 230kg each and talking to the guy who laced my rims,
      he said they usually have a hefty safety margin in that rating. 
      
      What tyres are others using and will this load rating be enough?
      
      Scotty  :?
      
      --------
      Scotty
      
      Tamworth, Australia
      Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper
      
      www.scottyspietenpol.com
      
      Rudder, Vert stab, Elevators and 28 Ribs built...
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343157#343157
      
      
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| Subject:  | Local builders southern California | 
      
      
      Oscar,
      
      That's especially good news...hope it works out! Also, God willing, we will
      ALL be treated to a first time appearance of Mike and Vic in their brand new
      Piet!
      
      Gary
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
      Groah
      Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:37 PM
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Local builders southern California
      
      
      We've been doing it the first Saturday in June. It would be awesome if you
      could come.   In 2010 we were blessed with a visit from Markle. A visit from
      Oscar in 2012 would be a great addition to our visits from the all-stars. 
      
      Mike Groah
      
      Sent from my iPhone
      
      On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:37 PM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com> wrote:
      
      > 
      > 
      > Any tentative dates set for the 2012 Frazier Lake event yet?
      > It's only about six hours south of me.  Maybe a chance I can
      > fly 41CC down there next spring, after I get the airplane ferried
      > up here to Oregon later this summer.
      > 
      > Oscar Zuniga
      > Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
      > Flying Squirrel N2069Z "Rocket"
      > Medford, OR (soon to be Eagle Point, Oregon)
      > website at http://www.flysquirrel.net                          
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Lost and found | 
      
      
      On 06/15/2011 04:15 PM, Jim Markle wrote:
      > -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: Jim Markle<jim_markle@mindspring.com>
      >
      > Thanks Dan, that helps.  In fact, it REALLY helps me because I've been losing
      a lot of sleep lately...trying to find a big round pattern to shape the cowling
      around my Model A...and I didn't know if we were good enough friends for me
      to just come right out and ask you...if....  :0)
      
      Here ya go, Jim.  Enjoy!
      
      ;-)
      
      Oh, for goodness sakes
      
      do NOT archive
      
      >
      > You're right and I totally agree...I grew up having very few friends that were
      special enough that we could let loose (not literally, like they do on the other
      side of the field at Brodhead) and really goof with each other.  And be able
      to give AND take!  Hey wait..."give and take"....ok, I'll leave that one alone.
      >
      > Good friends....priceless.....
      >
      >
      > -----Original Message-----
      >> From: Dan Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      >> Sent: Jun 15, 2011 2:27 PM
      >> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      >> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost and found
      >>
      >> -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: Dan Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      >>
      >> Jim,
      >>
      >> If it helps any, I've always been teased about the size of my nose
      >> (oops, now I've gone and done it).
      >>
      >> Anyway, after a while the jerks stopped calling me "Big Nose," and all
      >> my friends - my honest-to-goodness, true friends - kept it up.  It was
      >> one way to identify the people who actually liked and respected me.
      >>
      >> Cheers!
      >> Dan
      >>
      >> do not archive
      >>
      >> On 06/15/2011 10:19 AM, AMsafetyC@aol.com wrote:
      >>> Jim,
      >>> My apologies as it appears you are not ever going to separate your self
      >>> form the joke that continues to haunt and one I contributed to. Its
      >>> gotten a life of its own and no matter what, you are the Markelizer!
      >>> John
      >>> In a message dated 6/15/2011 7:41:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
      >>> lnawms@yahoo.com writes:
      >>>
      >>>      Has anyone noticed how the (allegedly) light-fingered Mr. Markle
      >>>      seems to trot around the country visiting Piet builders who have
      >>>      shiny new tools but nobody seems to ever be invited to visit his
      >>>      compound in OK? Well friends, I have hatched a plan and scheduled a
      >>>      visit to his shop and wanted you all to know about it so maybe some
      >>>      of your missing tools could possibly be identified and returned!
      >>>
      >>>      I will be driving a hatchback which will carry a pretty good load
      >>>      but if memory serves, there was at least one air compressor and a
      >>>      couch that went missing and I think those will have to stay put.
      >>>      Hand and power tools as well as fittings, drill bits, drawings and
      >>>      beet mugs can probably be spirited away without much trouble.
      >>>
      >>>      Let me know what you suspect has been spirited away from your shop
      >>>      during a Markle visit and I'll see what I can do to get it back for
      >>>      you. I will bring the stuff to Brodhead if it won't overload the Piet.
      >>>
      >>>      Larry W. (the Pietenpol builder's friend)
      >>>
      >>>      Now that I consider the possibilities, I really would like some
      >>>      small items myself. Hm-m-m-m.
      >>>
      >>>      DO NOT ARCHIVE
      >>>
      >>>      *
      >>>
      >>>      ===================================
      >>>      t href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
      >>>      ===================================
      >>>      ms.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com
      >>>      ===================================
      >>>      tp://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
      >>>      ===================================
      >>>
      >>>      *
      >>>
      >>> *
      >>>
      >>>
      >>> *
      >>
      >> --
      >> Dan Yocum
      >> Fermilab  630.840.6509
      >> yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      >> "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >
      >
      
      -- 
      Dan Yocum
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      Charlie,
      
      If you want a Johnson *style* ASI, there are plans out there in the 
      Sport Aviation archives.
      
      In fact, I've got a copy of the plans, which I've attached.
      
      Cheers,
      Dan
      
      PS I've also attached an old matronics email on the subject.
      
      On 06/16/2011 12:02 AM, Piep wrote:
      > -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Piep"<charles@thecontactpoint.com>
      >
      > Is anybody going to Broadhead that might have a "Johnson" style airspeed indicator
      that you would consider selling? Or even if you are not going to Broadhead,
      I would be interested, if you could email me at:  charles.w.mcfarland@gmail.com.
       Any condition would be ok as it would be used for a pattern.
      > Thanks,
      > Charlie
      >
      >
      > Read this topic online here:
      >
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343146#343146
      >
      >
      
      -- 
      Dan Yocum
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
      From: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle(at)mindspring.com>
        >To: 
        >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Johnson Airspeed Indicator
        >Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:05:12 -0600
        >
        >Here's a (small) picture.....
        >
        >----- Original Message ----- From: <Rcaprd(at)aol.com>
        >To: 
        >Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 11:47 PM
        >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Johnson Airspeed Indicator
        >
        >
        >>
        >>In a message dated 12/17/04 10:41:39 AM Central Standard Time,
        >>wacopitts(at)yahoo.com writes:
        >>
        >><< Clif, is that a brass brazing rod that you used for a spring? >>
        >>
        >>Not to jump in here, but let me try to describe the Johnson ASI.  It uses 
        >>a
        >>.047" music wire, with 2 1/2 coils, and has a leg that is bent 
        >>perpendicular to
        >>lock the coil from rotating, and is inserted into the back plate.  The 
        >>coil
        >>is 3/4" in diameter, and is spaced off the backing plate with a threaded 
        >>thru
        >>bushing that is 3/8" long.  From the center of the coil, to the tip of the
        >>pointer, is 7".  The bushing that is in the center of the coil is 3/8" 
        >>diameter
        >>and is about 3/32" long.  The bolt is about a #6, and on each side of the 
        >>coil
        >>is a plastic washer that is 7/8" O.D.  The coil and pivot point is covered
      
        >>with
        >>a molded plastic teardrop shape fairing, and has a slot cut for the 
        >>pointer
        >>to travel in.  The sweep of the arc is 70.  The backing plate with the
        >>indicator markings is .040 aluminum, probably 2024.  The numbers are 20 
        >>thru 90 mph.
        >>The angle plate that the relative wind pushes against is 1 1/4" X 2 1/8" X
        >>.030" thick, with the pointer is on the 3/8" leg of this angle, which is 
        >>next to
        >>the backing plate.  To attach the music wire to the angle plate, it has a
        >>small aluminum block that measures 1/4" X 1/4" X 3/4".  The .040" wire is 
        >>drilled
        >>thru length wise, and has two #2 (or smaller) set screws to secure the 
        >>plate,
        >>wire, and block.
        >>
        >>Chuck G.
      
      
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| Subject:  | johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      Charlie,
      
      
      Additionally, I recall that PF Beck was selling a version of these at
      Brodhead (note sp. Don't want you to get in trouble with certain purists)
      '09.
      
      
      Gary
      
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Yocum
      Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 6:07 AM
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: johnson airspeed indicator
      
      
      Charlie,
      
      
      If you want a Johnson *style* ASI, there are plans out there in the Sport
      Aviation archives.
      
      
      In fact, I've got a copy of the plans, which I've attached.
      
      
      Cheers,
      
      Dan
      
      
      PS I've also attached an old matronics email on the subject.
      
      
      On 06/16/2011 12:02 AM, Piep wrote:
      
      > -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: 
      
      > --> "Piep"<charles@thecontactpoint.com>
      
      > 
      
      > Is anybody going to Broadhead that might have a "Johnson" style airspeed
      indicator that you would consider selling? Or even if you are not going to
      Broadhead, I would be interested, if you could email me at:
      charles.w.mcfarland@gmail.com.   Any condition would be ok as it would be
      used for a pattern.
      
      > Thanks,
      
      > Charlie
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > Read this topic online here:
      
      > 
      
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343146#343146
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      > 
      
      
      --
      
      Dan Yocum
      
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov "I fly because it releases my mind
      from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Dan,
      Thanks for the reply and for your effort in finding the information for me. I'll
      get right on it.  Will you be going to Broadhead? I owe you a drink.
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343169#343169
      
      
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      FYI,  There is a Florida Piet on the AVWEB, pictures of the week category.  DOn't
      know who owns it,  but it is very nice to look at.
      
      Congrats
      
      --------
      Scott Liefeld
      Flying N11MS since March 1972
      Steel Tube
      C-85-12
      Wire Wheels
      Brodhead in 1996
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343175#343175
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Gary,
      Thanks to you as well. I will keep trying to find Pfbeck although his listed email
      of pfbeck@barnwellsc.com no longer seems to be a valid address.
      
      I am pretty new to the forum and the "Piet" world as well, so am not sure what
      you are referring to as far as "certain purists" goes.
      
      I also ran across an old post by Kari-Ann Price who sells aftermarket kits.
      
      Thanks again,
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343176#343176
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Charlie,
      
      3 yrs ago I was a newcomer, too, and relish those memories of excitement. You are
      now amongst the finest group of aviators, near-to-be aviators and aircraft
      builders in the world (present company excepted). However...
      
      As a newcomer, you will be allowed only a few transgressions of mis-spelling Brodhead...the
      Holiest of Holy Places in the Piet community. If you continue to
      mis-spell Brodhead, in a very short time, you will receive a curt reply from a
      certain former Marine, reminding you of the correct spelling of Brodhead. If
      the transgression continues, you will begin to see unwonted items show up in your
      mailbox at home...further transgressions will prompt a home visit from said
      surely, former Marine, forcibly reminding you of the correct spelling of Brodhead.
      He may even have a following of "certain purists", all good, well-intentioned
      fellows, but serious non the less.
      
      Just don't want that happen to you! Hope you make it to Brodhead this year. If
      you do, please look for me!
      
      Gary
      ------Original Message------
      From: Piep
      Sender: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      ReplyTo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      Sent: Jun 16, 2011 7:10 AM
      
      
      Gary,
      Thanks to you as well. I will keep trying to find Pfbeck although his listed email
      of pfbeck@barnwellsc.com no longer seems to be a valid address.
      
      I am pretty new to the forum and the "Piet" world as well, so am not sure what
      you are referring to as far as "certain purists" goes.
      
      I also ran across an old post by Kari-Ann Price who sells aftermarket kits.
      
      Thanks again,
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343176#343176
      
      
      Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Local builders southern California | 
      
      
      Well we hope we can have it there. That's the plan anyway.  We'll start fabric
      on the fuselage today!  
      
      I think Gary can have his there next June too. What do you say Gary?
      
      
      Mike Groah
      
      
      Sent from my iPhone
      
      On Jun 16, 2011, at 5:29 AM, "Gboothe5" <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      
      > 
      > Oscar,
      > 
      > That's especially good news...hope it works out! Also, God willing, we will
      > ALL be treated to a first time appearance of Mike and Vic in their brand new
      > Piet!
      > 
      > Gary
      > 
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
      > Groah
      > Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:37 PM
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Local builders southern California
      > 
      > 
      > We've been doing it the first Saturday in June. It would be awesome if you
      > could come.   In 2010 we were blessed with a visit from Markle. A visit from
      > Oscar in 2012 would be a great addition to our visits from the all-stars. 
      > 
      > Mike Groah
      > 
      > Sent from my iPhone
      > 
      > On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:37 PM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com> wrote:
      > 
      >> 
      >> 
      >> Any tentative dates set for the 2012 Frazier Lake event yet?
      >> It's only about six hours south of me.  Maybe a chance I can
      >> fly 41CC down there next spring, after I get the airplane ferried
      >> up here to Oregon later this summer.
      >> 
      >> Oscar Zuniga
      >> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
      >> Flying Squirrel N2069Z "Rocket"
      >> Medford, OR (soon to be Eagle Point, Oregon)
      >> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net                          
      >> 
      >> 
      >> 
      >> 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Here's your Curt reply, but I'm not a Marine.  Not that there is anything wrong
      with Marines who can't spell Brodhead.
      
      Curt Merdan
      Flower Mound, TX
      
      Do not archive
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343181#343181
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Gary,
      Thanks.  I guess I owe you two drinks now!  I unfortunately won't have time to
      bring the airplane, but plan on driving up to BRODHEAD this year. I'll look for
      you there.
      Charlie[/u][/b]
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343182#343182
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Lost and found | 
      
      
      
      Dan,
      
      WHEW..... Your nose arrives three days before you do!
      
      
      --- On Thu, 6/16/11, Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov> wrote:
      
      > From: Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov>
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost and found
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 7:37 AM
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > On 06/15/2011 04:15 PM, Jim Markle wrote:
      > Markle<jim_markle@mindspring.com>
      > >
      > > Thanks Dan, that helps. In fact, it REALLY helps
      > me because I've been losing a lot of sleep lately...trying
      > to find a big round pattern to shape the cowling around my
      > Model A...and I didn't know if we were good enough friends
      > for me to just come right out and ask you...if....
      > :0)
      > 
      > Here ya go, Jim. Enjoy!
      > 
      > ;-)
      > 
      > Oh, for goodness sakes
      > 
      > do NOT archive
      > 
      > >
      > > You're right and I totally agree...I grew up having
      > very few friends that were special enough that we could let
      > loose (not literally, like they do on the other side of the
      > field at Brodhead) and really goof with each other.
      > And be able to give AND take! Hey wait..."give and
      > take"....ok, I'll leave that one alone.
      > >
      > > Good friends....priceless.....
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > > -----Original Message-----
      > >> From: Dan Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      > >> Sent: Jun 15, 2011 2:27 PM
      > >> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > >> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost and found
      > >>
      > Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      > >>
      > >> Jim,
      > >>
      > >> If it helps any, I've always been teased about the
      > size of my nose
      > >> (oops, now I've gone and done it).
      > >>
      > >> Anyway, after a while the jerks stopped calling me
      > "Big Nose," and all
      > >> my friends - my honest-to-goodness, true friends -
      > kept it up. It was
      > >> one way to identify the people who actually liked
      > and respected me.
      > >>
      > >> Cheers!
      > >> Dan
      > >>
      > >> do not archive
      > >>
      > >> On 06/15/2011 10:19 AM, AMsafetyC@aol.com
      > wrote:
      > >>> Jim,
      > >>> My apologies as it appears you are not ever
      > going to separate your self
      > >>> form the joke that continues to haunt and one
      > I contributed to. Its
      > >>> gotten a life of its own and no matter what,
      > you are the Markelizer!
      > >>> John
      > >>> In a message dated 6/15/2011 7:41:58 A.M.
      > Eastern Daylight Time,
      > >>> lnawms@yahoo.com
      > writes:
      > >>>
      > >>>   Has anyone noticed how the
      > (allegedly) light-fingered Mr. Markle
      > >>>   seems to trot around the
      > country visiting Piet builders who have
      > >>>   shiny new tools but nobody
      > seems to ever be invited to visit his
      > >>>   compound in OK? Well
      > friends, I have hatched a plan and scheduled a
      > >>>   visit to his shop and
      > wanted you all to know about it so maybe some
      > >>>   of your missing tools
      > could possibly be identified and returned!
      > >>>
      > >>>   I will be driving a
      > hatchback which will carry a pretty good load
      > >>>   but if memory serves,
      > there was at least one air compressor and a
      > >>>   couch that went missing
      > and I think those will have to stay put.
      > >>>   Hand and power tools as
      > well as fittings, drill bits, drawings and
      > >>>   beet mugs can probably be
      > spirited away without much trouble.
      > >>>
      > >>>   Let me know what you
      > suspect has been spirited away from your shop
      > >>>   during a Markle visit and
      > I'll see what I can do to get it back for
      > >>>   you. I will bring the
      > stuff to Brodhead if it won't overload the Piet.
      > >>>
      > >>>   Larry W. (the Pietenpol
      > builder's friend)
      > >>>
      > >>>   Now that I consider the
      > possibilities, I really would like some
      > >>>   small items myself.
      > Hm-m-m-m.
      > >>>
      > >>>   DO NOT ARCHIVE
      > >>>
      > >>>   *
      > >>>
      > >>>  
      > ===================================
      > >>>   t href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
      > >>>  
      > ===================================
      > >>>   ms.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com
      > >>>  
      > ===================================
      > >>>  
      > tp://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
      > >>>  
      > ===================================
      > >>>
      > >>>   *
      > >>>
      > >>> *
      > >>>
      > >>>
      > >>> *
      > >>
      > >> --
      > >> Dan Yocum
      > >> Fermilab 630.840.6509
      > >> yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > >> "I fly because it releases my mind from the
      > tyranny of petty things."
      > >>
      > >>
      > >>
      > >>
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > >
      > 
      > -- 
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab 630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of
      > petty things."
      > 
      
      
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      You sometimes wonder why not more people fly ?
      
      http://www.ehow.com/how_2266733_fly-cessna-182.html
      
      Read the comments, Funny stuff
      
      Hans
      
      NX15KV
      
      
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| Subject:  | Local builders southern California | 
      
      
      Afterburners are engaged, Mike! 
      
      Eager for more pics!
      
      Gary
      Do not archive
      Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: "Boothe, Gary" <GBoothe@LWSupply.com>
      Subject: Fw: Pietenpol-List: Local builders southern California
      
      
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com <owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com>
      Sent: Thu Jun 16 09:52:43 2011
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Local builders southern California
      
      
      Well we hope we can have it there. That's the plan anyway.  We'll start fabric
      on the fuselage today!  
      
      I think Gary can have his there next June too. What do you say Gary?
      
      
      Mike Groah
      
      
      Sent from my iPhone
      
      On Jun 16, 2011, at 5:29 AM, "Gboothe5" <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      
      > 
      > Oscar,
      > 
      > That's especially good news...hope it works out! Also, God willing, we will
      > ALL be treated to a first time appearance of Mike and Vic in their brand new
      > Piet!
      > 
      > Gary
      > 
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
      > Groah
      > Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:37 PM
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Local builders southern California
      > 
      > 
      > We've been doing it the first Saturday in June. It would be awesome if you
      > could come.   In 2010 we were blessed with a visit from Markle. A visit from
      > Oscar in 2012 would be a great addition to our visits from the all-stars. 
      > 
      > Mike Groah
      > 
      > Sent from my iPhone
      > 
      > On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:37 PM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com> wrote:
      > 
      >> 
      >> 
      >> Any tentative dates set for the 2012 Frazier Lake event yet?
      >> It's only about six hours south of me.  Maybe a chance I can
      >> fly 41CC down there next spring, after I get the airplane ferried
      >> up here to Oregon later this summer.
      >> 
      >> Oscar Zuniga
      >> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
      >> Flying Squirrel N2069Z "Rocket"
      >> Medford, OR (soon to be Eagle Point, Oregon)
      >> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net                          
      >> 
      >> 
      >> 
      >> 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Florida Piet | 
      
      
      That is Ben Charvet's beautiful Piet.
      
      --------
      Jerry Dotson
      59 Daniel Johnson Rd
      Baker, FL 32531
      
      Started building  NX510JD  July, 2009
      wing, tailfeathers done, fuselage rolling
      using Lycoming O-235
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343193#343193
      
      
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      Thanks a lot Hans! I am going to take my Advanced Ground Instructor test this afternoon
      and after reading this, I am not sure that I can pass. 
      
      What I understand about flying is only related to this guys instructions in that
      there is a somewhat similar vocabulary.  Almost looks like it was run through
      a computer translator.
      
      Blue Skies,
      Steve D
      
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Hans Van Der Voort <hvandervoo@aol.com>
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: funny E-how
      
      
      > 
      > You sometimes wonder why not more people fly ?
      > 
      > http://www.ehow.com/how_2266733_fly-cessna-182.html
      > 
      > Read the comments, Funny stuff
      > 
      > Hans
      > 
      > NX15KV
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | (Big) picture of Ben's Piet in the grass | 
      
      
      Nice shot.
      
      http://www.avweb.com/newspics/potw/1723/large/17.jpg
      
      do not archive
      
      -- 
      Dan Yocum
      Fermilab  630.840.6509
      yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      
      
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| Subject:  | Another Cable Question | 
      
      
      Another cable question; in Bingelis books and in AC43 it says that 3/32 copper
      oval cable sleeves only need to be crimped once. I am using 3/32 cable for the
      tail brace cables and I know I have seen other Piets with 3/32 tail brace cables
      but don't remember ever seeing just one crimp on the copper sleeve. 
      
      Is that what those of you using 3/32 cable are doing just one crimp? Tried doing
      three last night as a test and it can be done but doesn't look well and just
      one crimp makes the ends swell up like you stepped in the middle of a balloon.
      
      
      Cheers, 
      Jim B. 
      
      
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      This is a MUST read!  Hilarious....
      
      Comments like "Beware of complete and utter (and potentially dangerous) dumbassery
      written by imbeciles" make this a funny read....
      
      "dumbassery"?  Really?  That now goes into my dictionary.....
      
      jm
      
      do not archive
      
      
      -----Original Message-----
      
      From: Hans Van Der Voort 
      
      Sent: Jun 16, 2011 10:15 AM
      
      
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: funny E-how
      
      
      You sometimes wonder why not more people fly ?
      
      
      http://www.ehow.com/how_2266733_fly-cessna-182.html
      
      
      Read the comments, Funny stuff
      
      
      Hans
      
      
      NX15KV
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Florida Piet | 
      
      
      
      That would be mine!
      
      Ben Charvet
      http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/potw/PictureOfTheWeek_204822-1.html
      
      On 6/16/2011 9:59 AM, AircamperN11MS wrote:
      > -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: "AircamperN11MS"<Scott.liefeld@lacity.org>
      >
      > FYI,  There is a Florida Piet on the AVWEB, pictures of the week category.  DOn't
      know who owns it,  but it is very nice to look at.
      >
      > Congrats
      >
      > --------
      > Scott Liefeld
      > Flying N11MS since March 1972
      > Steel Tube
      > C-85-12
      > Wire Wheels
      > Brodhead in 1996
      >
      >
      > Read this topic online here:
      >
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343175#343175
      >
      >
      
      
      -- 
      Ben Charvet, PharmD
      Staff Pharmacist
      Parrish Medical center
      
      
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| Subject:  | Bill Rewey Article | 
      
      Excellent article on Bill in the Midwest Flyer.  See it here
      http://www.midwestflyer.com/?p=3065
      Jack
      DSM
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Florida Piet | 
      
      
      Very nice shot Ben.  Looks like it ought to.
      
      --------
      Scott Liefeld
      Flying N11MS since March 1972
      Steel Tube
      C-85-12
      Wire Wheels
      Brodhead in 1996
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343217#343217
      
      
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      Hi from England
      I remember a few days ago someone was discussing 4 bladed Props and 
      maybe making one.
      I have a series of old Cigarette Cards from 1919 and in the De Havilland 
      set are several 4 Bladed prop Aircraft.
      This is a good example as it shows the blade angle and shape.
      Regards
      Gerry
      
      Gerry Holland
      gholland@content-stream.co.uk
      +44 (0)7808 402404
      
      
      White Ox Mead, Bath. England
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      Unfortunately he was too busy this morning to hop in on this thread and
      ask....where's Broadhead?
      
      do not archive
      
      On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM, <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      
      >
      > Charlie,
      >
      > 3 yrs ago I was a newcomer, too, and relish those memories of excitement.
      > You are now amongst the finest group of aviators, near-to-be aviators and
      > aircraft builders in the world (present company excepted). However...
      >
      > As a newcomer, you will be allowed only a few transgressions of
      > mis-spelling Brodhead...the Holiest of Holy Places in the Piet community.
       If
      > you continue to mis-spell Brodhead, in a very short time, you will receiv
      e a
      > curt reply from a certain former Marine, reminding you of the correct
      > spelling of Brodhead. If the transgression continues, you will begin to s
      ee
      > unwonted items show up in your mailbox at home...further transgressions w
      ill
      > prompt a home visit from said surely, former Marine, forcibly reminding y
      ou
      > of the correct spelling of Brodhead. He may even have a following of
      > "certain purists", all good, well-intentioned fellows, but serious non th
      e
      > less.
      >
      > Just don't want that happen to you! Hope you make it to Brodhead this yea
      r.
      > If you do, please look for me!
      >
      > Gary
      > ------Original Message------
      > From: Piep
      > Sender: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > ReplyTo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      > Sent: Jun 16, 2011 7:10 AM
      >
      >
      >
      > Gary,
      > Thanks to you as well. I will keep trying to find Pfbeck although his
      > listed email of pfbeck@barnwellsc.com no longer seems to be a valid
      > address.
      >
      > I am pretty new to the forum and the "Piet" world as well, so am not sure
      > what you are referring to as far as "certain purists" goes.
      >
      > I also ran across an old post by Kari-Ann Price who sells aftermarket kit
      s.
      >
      > Thanks again,
      > Charlie
      >
      >
      > Read this topic online here:
      >
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343176#343176
      >
      >
      > Sent on the Sprint=AE Now Network from my BlackBerry=AE
      >
      >
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      ===========
      >
      >
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Lost and found | 
      
      That there is one prominent proboscis!  ;-)
      
      do not archive
      
      On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Dan Yocum <yocum@fnal.gov> wrote:
      
      >
      >
      > On 06/15/2011 04:15 PM, Jim Markle wrote:
      >
      >> -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: Jim Markle<
      >> jim_markle@mindspring.com>
      >>
      >> Thanks Dan, that helps.  In fact, it REALLY helps me because I've been
      >> losing a lot of sleep lately...trying to find a big round pattern to shape
      >> the cowling around my Model A...and I didn't know if we were good enough
      >> friends for me to just come right out and ask you...if....  :0)
      >>
      >
      > Here ya go, Jim.  Enjoy!
      >
      > ;-)
      >
      > Oh, for goodness sakes
      >
      > do NOT archive
      >
      >
      >> You're right and I totally agree...I grew up having very few friends that
      >> were special enough that we could let loose (not literally, like they do on
      >> the other side of the field at Brodhead) and really goof with each other.
      >>  And be able to give AND take!  Hey wait..."give and take"....ok, I'll leave
      >> that one alone.
      >>
      >> Good friends....priceless.....
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >> -----Original Message-----
      >>
      >>> From: Dan Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      >>> Sent: Jun 15, 2011 2:27 PM
      >>> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      >>> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost and found
      >>>
      >>> -->  Pietenpol-List message posted by: Dan Yocum<yocum@fnal.gov>
      >>>
      >>> Jim,
      >>>
      >>> If it helps any, I've always been teased about the size of my nose
      >>> (oops, now I've gone and done it).
      >>>
      >>> Anyway, after a while the jerks stopped calling me "Big Nose," and all
      >>> my friends - my honest-to-goodness, true friends - kept it up.  It was
      >>> one way to identify the people who actually liked and respected me.
      >>>
      >>> Cheers!
      >>> Dan
      >>>
      >>> do not archive
      >>>
      >>> On 06/15/2011 10:19 AM, AMsafetyC@aol.com wrote:
      >>>
      >>>> Jim,
      >>>> My apologies as it appears you are not ever going to separate your self
      >>>> form the joke that continues to haunt and one I contributed to. Its
      >>>> gotten a life of its own and no matter what, you are the Markelizer!
      >>>> John
      >>>> In a message dated 6/15/2011 7:41:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
      >>>> lnawms@yahoo.com writes:
      >>>>
      >>>>     Has anyone noticed how the (allegedly) light-fingered Mr. Markle
      >>>>     seems to trot around the country visiting Piet builders who have
      >>>>     shiny new tools but nobody seems to ever be invited to visit his
      >>>>     compound in OK? Well friends, I have hatched a plan and scheduled a
      >>>>     visit to his shop and wanted you all to know about it so maybe some
      >>>>     of your missing tools could possibly be identified and returned!
      >>>>
      >>>>     I will be driving a hatchback which will carry a pretty good load
      >>>>     but if memory serves, there was at least one air compressor and a
      >>>>     couch that went missing and I think those will have to stay put.
      >>>>     Hand and power tools as well as fittings, drill bits, drawings and
      >>>>     beet mugs can probably be spirited away without much trouble.
      >>>>
      >>>>     Let me know what you suspect has been spirited away from your shop
      >>>>     during a Markle visit and I'll see what I can do to get it back for
      >>>>     you. I will bring the stuff to Brodhead if it won't overload the
      >>>> Piet.
      >>>>
      >>>>     Larry W. (the Pietenpol builder's friend)
      >>>>
      >>>>     Now that I consider the possibilities, I really would like some
      >>>>     small items myself. Hm-m-m-m.
      >>>>
      >>>>     DO NOT ARCHIVE
      >>>>
      >>>>     *
      >>>>
      >>>>     ===================================
      >>>>     t href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">
      >>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
      >>>>     ===================================
      >>>>
      >>>>     ms.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com
      >>>>     ===================================
      >>>>     tp://www.matronics.com/contribution">
      >>>> http://www.matronics.com/contribution
      >>>>     ===================================
      >>>>
      >>>>     *
      >>>>
      >>>> *
      >>>>
      >>>>
      >>>> *
      >>>>
      >>>
      >>> --
      >>> Dan Yocum
      >>> Fermilab  630.840.6509
      >>> yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      >>> "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >>>
      >>>
      >>>
      >>>
      >>>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      > --
      > Dan Yocum
      > Fermilab  630.840.6509
      > yocum@fnal.gov, http://fermigrid.fnal.gov
      > "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
      >
      
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| Subject:  | Another Cable Question | 
      
      Here's proof, Jim:
      
      
      Jack Phillips
      
      NX899JP  "Icarus Plummet"
      
      Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
      
        _____  
      
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Boyer
      Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 12:01 PM
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Another Cable Question
      
      
      Another cable question; in Bingelis books and in AC43 it says that 3/32
      copper oval cable sleeves only need to be crimped once. I am using 3/32
      cable for the tail brace cables and I know I have seen other Piets with 3/32
      tail brace cables but don't remember ever seeing just one crimp on the
      copper sleeve.
      
      Is that what those of you using 3/32 cable are doing just one crimp? Tried
      doing three last night as a test and it can be done but doesn't look well
      and just one crimp makes the ends swell up like you stepped in the middle of
      a balloon.
      
      Cheers, 
      Jim B.
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      
      Piep wrote:
      > Gary,
      > Thanks.  I guess I owe you two drinks now!  I unfortunately won't have time to
      bring the airplane, but plan on driving up to BRODHEAD this year. I'll look
      for you there.
      > Charlie[/u][/b]
      
      
      You'll have no problem finding Gary... he'll be the guy in a headlock, having a
      knot popped on his head by said former Marine.  Ha!
      
      --------
      Mark Chouinard
      Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343223#343223
      
      
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| Subject:  | Piet in the Great Flood | 
      
      Found this picture on the EAA Website.
      
      This was taken after the flood last month in Memphis, but I don't have any
      details. Sad!
      
      Barry
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Mark,
      Thanks for the info.  I'll look for that scene to play out up there.  Where are
      you located?  I am over at Lake Tenkiller working on the Piet today and will
      be flying it this afternoon.
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343224#343224
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Another Cable Question | 
      
      
      Hi Jack; 
      
      Nothing like a photo for how its done. I have everything I need now to make cables
      and plan on doing the first one after work today. 
      
      Thanks, 
      
      Jim B. 
      
      
      do not archive 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      Always if one is able to reply in discussion with one holding seasoned  
      status in the exact language and presentation accuracy of a celibrated cult  
      classic there may be redemption available and granted in which case "smile  
      son don't disconcert the masses"
      
      A little advice to the wise. I known you're a darn good pilot but  
      barnstorming isn't what it used to be and now you want a job in my flying  
      circus do you got an act?
      
      Catch my drift?
      
      Do not archive less you have an act
      
      Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
      
      -----Original message-----
      From: Ryan Mueller <rmueller23@gmail.com>
      Sent: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 19:38:39 GMT+00:00
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      
      Unfortunately he was too busy this morning to hop in on this thread and
      ask....where's Broadhead?
      
      do not archive
      
      On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM, <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      
      >
      > Charlie,
      >
      > 3 yrs ago I was a newcomer, too, and relish those memories of excitement.
      > You are now amongst the finest group of aviators, near-to-be aviators and
      > aircraft builders in the world (present company excepted). However...
      >
      > As a newcomer, you will be allowed only a few transgressions of
      > mis-spelling Brodhead...the Holiest of Holy Places in the Piet community.  
      If
      > you continue to mis-spell Brodhead, in a very short time, you will receive  
      a
      > curt reply from a certain former Marine, reminding you of the correct
      > spelling of Brodhead. If the transgression continues, you will begin to  
      see
      > unwonted items show up in your mailbox at home...further transgressions  
      will
      > prompt a home visit from said surely, former Marine, forcibly reminding  
      you
      > of the correct spelling of Brodhead. He may even have a following of
      > "certain purists", all good, well-intentioned fellows, but serious non the
      > less.
      >
      > Just don't want that happen to you! Hope you make it to Brodhead this  
      year.
      > If you do, please look for me!
      >
      > Gary
      > ------Original Message------
      > From: Piep
      > Sender: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > ReplyTo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Pi
      
      
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| Subject:  | FW: [eaa1114-discuss] Letter from Capt. Ray Fowler,Chief | 
      Pilot for the Liberty Foundation and B-17G "Liberty Belle"
      
      Not exactly Pietenpol related, but I thought this might be of interest.
      This came from one of our EAA Chapter 1114 memebrs, Jim Zazas, who is active
      in warbirds and antiques (and owns a J-3 Cub and a Luscombe 8A).
      
      
      Jack Phillips
      
      NX899JP  "Icarus Plummet"
      
      Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
      
      
        _____  
      
      From: discuss-bounces@eaa1114.org [mailto:discuss-bounces@eaa1114.org] On
      Behalf Of James Zazas
      Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:48 PM
      Subject: [eaa1114-discuss] Letter from Capt. Ray Fowler,Chief Pilot for the
      Liberty Foundation and B-17G "Liberty Belle"
      
      
      June 15, 2011
      
      
      All:
      
      
      The following letter from Capt. Ray Fowler discusses in depth the events
      leading to the airframe loss of the Liberty Foundation's B-17G Flying
      Fortress "Liberty Belle" yesterday near Aurora, Illinois. Capt. Fowler is
      the Chief Pilot for the Liberty Foundation.
      
      
      Many of you have seen the sensational news video coverage and perhaps
      innumerable still photographs of this accident. Please keep Capt. Fowler's
      very succinct comments in mind whenever you see or discuss any media reports
      and attending photographs or video regarding this very unfortunate event.
      
      
      As bad as this mishap was, all aboard the aircraft exited quickly and
      safely. 
      
      
      Quoting from Ray Fowler's letter, "There is wild speculation going on as to
      the cause of our fire and the affect to other operators. Please let the
      investigation run its course and report the findings. The NTSB and FAA were
      quickly on the scene and we are working closely with them to aid in the
      investigation. As soon as we receive some additional information, we will
      release it via the website http://www.libertyfoundation.org
      <http://www.libertyfoundation.org/> ."
      
      
      Happy flying, safely!
      
      
      Cheers,
      
      
      Jim Zazas
      
      
      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
      
      
      First, let me start off by sincerely thanking everyone for the outpouring of
      support that we are receiving. I am sorry that I have not yet had the
      opportunity to return the many phone calls, text or e-mails that I am
      receiving offering to help. Again, thank you for all of the kind words that
      we are receiving and for incredible offers to help emotionally, financially
      and/or with the recovery process. I hope this statement will help fill in a
      few details that everyone is wondering about that led to the loss of our
      "Liberty Belle".
      
      
      Yesterday morning, both our P-40 and B-17 were scheduled to fly from Aurora,
      Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. We were in Aurora for the weekend as a
      part of our scheduled tour. Over the course of the previous week, we
      completed a scheduled 25-hour inspection on the B-17 which was completed by
      Saturday. On Saturday, the weather stayed below the required ceiling to give
      any passenger flights, however the B-17 flew in the morning on a routine
      training proficiency flight, performing several patterns. Following the
      flight, other maintenance issues arose that required us to cancel our Sunday
      flying schedule for repairs. The maintenance performed has not been, in any
      way, associated to the chain of events that led to Monday's fateful flight,
      but is being considered in the preliminary investigation. However, due to
      the media's sensational (mis)reporting, there is a large amount of
      misinformation that continues to lead the news.
      
      
      Here is what we do know. Flying in the left seat of the B-17 was Capt. John
      Hess. John has been flying our Liberty Belle since 2005 and one of our most
      experienced B-17 pilots. He is an active Delta Air Lines Captain with over
      14,000 hours of flying experience and flies a variety of vintage WWII
      aircraft. In the right seat was Bud Sittic. While Bud is new to the Liberty
      Foundation this year, he is also incredibly experienced with over 14,000
      hours of flying time in vintage and hi-performance aircraft. He is a retired
      Captain with Delta Air Lines.
      
      
      The news misidentified the P-40 as flying chase during the accident. I was
      flying our P-40, however I had departed 20 minutes prior to the B-17's
      takeoff on the short flight to Indianapolis to setup for the B-17's arrival.
      The aircraft flying chase was a T-6 Texan flown by owner Cullen Underwood.
      Cullen is one of our rated B-17 Captains and an experienced aviator tagging
      along as a support ship.
      
      
      The takeoff of both aircraft was uneventful and proceeded on-course
      southeast. Prior to exiting Aurora's airport traffic area, the B-17 crew and
      passengers began investigating an acrid smell and started a turn back to the
      airport. Almost immediately thereafter, Cullen spotted flames coming from
      the left wing and reported over the radio that they were on fire.
      
      
      As all pilots know, there are few emergency situations that are more
      critical than having an in-flight fire. While it is extremely rare, it can
      (and sometimes does) indiscriminately affect aircraft of any age or type.
      In-flight fires have led to the loss of not only aircraft, but often can
      result in catastrophic loss of life. It requires an immediate action on the
      flight crew, as the integrity of aircraft structure, systems and critical
      components are in question.
      
      
      Directly below the B-17 was a farmer's field and the decision was made to
      land immediately. Approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds from the radio
      report of the fire, the B-17 was down safely on the field. Within that 1:40
      time frame, the crew shutdown and feathered the number 2 engine, activated
      the engine's fire suppression system, lowered the landing gear and performed
      an on-speed landing. Bringing the B-17 to a quick stop, the crew and
      passengers quickly and safely exited the aircraft. Overhead in the T-6,
      Cullen professionally coordinated and directed the firefighting equipment
      which was dispatched by Aurora Tower to the landing location.
      
      
      Unlike the sensational photos that you have all seen of the completely
      burned B-17 on the news, you will see from photos taken by our crew that our
      Liberty Belle was undamaged by the forced landing and at the time of
      landing, the wing fire damage was relatively small. The crew actually
      unloaded bags, then had the horrible task of watching the aircraft slowly
      burn while waiting for the fire trucks to arrive. There were high hopes that
      the fire would be extinguished quickly and the damage would be repairable.
      Those hopes were diminished as the fire trucks deemed the field too soft to
      cross due to the area's recent rainfall. So while standing by our burning
      B-17 and watching the fire trucks parked at the field's edge, they sadly
      watched the wing fire spread to the aircraft's fuel cells and of course, you
      all have seen the end result. There is no doubt that had the fire equipment
      been able to reach our aircraft, the fire would have been quickly
      extinguished and our Liberty Belle would have been repaired to continue her
      worthwhile mission.
      
      
      Let me go on the record by thanking the flight crew for their
      professionalism. Their actions were nothing short of heroic and their quick
      thinking, actions and experience led to a "successful" outcome to this
      serious in-flight emergency. John and Bud (and Cullen) did a remarkable job
      under extreme circumstances and performed spectacularly. While the leading
      news stories have repeatedly reported the "crash" of our B-17, fact is they
      made a successful forced landing and the aircraft was ultimately consumed by
      fire. Airplanes are replaceable but people are not and while the aircraft's
      loss is tragic, it was a successful result.
      
      
      This leads me into discussing the exceptional safety record of the Boeing
      B-17 and to hopefully squash the naysayers who preach we should not be
      flying these types of aircraft. Since we first flew the "Liberty Belle" in
      December of 2004, we have flown over 20,000 passengers throughout the
      country and if you count our historic trip to Europe in 2008, worldwide. Of
      the other touring B-17s, some of which that have been touring for over 20
      years, they have safely flown hundreds of thousands of people. The
      aircraft's safety record is spectacular and I am certain the overall cause
      of our issue, which is under investigation, will not tarnish that safety
      record. In fact, as many of you know, other B-17 have suffered significant
      damage (although not as bad as ours!), only to be re-built to fly again.
      >From a passenger carrying standpoint, I can think of few aircraft that offer
      the same level of safety as the 4-engine "Flying Fortress." As mentioned
      earlier, in-flight fires are extremely rare and certainly could affect any
      powered aircraft under certain circumstances. I would put my children today
      in any of the other touring B-17s to go fly. I suggest to anyone that was
      thinking of doing so when a B-17 visits your area to do so without giving
      our loss any thought.
      
      
      There is wild speculation going on as to the cause of our fire and the
      affect to other operators. Please let the investigation run its course and
      report the findings. The NTSB and FAA were quickly on the scene and we are
      working closely with them to aid in the investigation. As soon as we receive
      some additional information, we will release it via the website
      http://www.libertyfoundation.org <http://www.libertyfoundation.org/> .
      
      
      The ultimate question remains, where does the Liberty Foundation go from
      here? After the investigation and recovery, we will determine our options.
      We are still committed to the restoration and flying of World War II
      aircraft. Again, we appreciate the support and people offering to help get
      us back flying.
      
      
      Please check back for updates. I will close by thanking everyone that made
      our tour so successful. From the first day of the B-17's restoration, thank
      you for all of you who labored to get her flying over the initial
      restoration years and to everyone that has worked on her out on tour since.
      Thank you to the crewmembers, tour coordinators and volunteers who gave up
      weekends and countless hours to support her on the road. And finally, thank
      you to the passengers, donors and media patrons that flew aboard and
      everyone who supported our cause. Hopefully, this will not be the end of the
      story, but a new beginning.
      
      
      Regards,
      
      
      Ray Fowler
      
      
      The Liberty Foundation, Chief Pilot
      
      
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      Hey Charlie!  I'm over here at Gundy's Airport (O38)... home of Chapter 10.  I've
      been working on my project here for a little over two years.  Came down to
      your neck of the woods a couple of months ago for the Wild Onion and Eggs Fly-In.
      We were planning to camp there the last couple of years, but the weather...
      wow!  Can't catch a break.
      
      You going to Brodhead this year?  What about any of the local events?
      
      --------
      Mark Chouinard
      Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343229#343229
      
      
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      John, John, John,
      
      Do you think this pack of jackals wants to see a good pilot? They want 
      BLOOD!
      
      do not archive.
      
      
      John Hofmann
      Vice-President, Information Technology
      The Rees Group, Inc.
      2424 American Lane
      Madison, WI 53704
      Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      Fax: 608.443.2474
      Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      
      On Jun 16, 2011, at 4:24 PM, amsafetyc@aol.com wrote:
      
      > Always if one is able to reply in discussion with one holding seasoned 
      status in the exact language and presentation accuracy of a celibrated 
      cult classic there may be redemption available and granted in which case 
      "smile son don't disconcert the masses"
      > 
      > A little advice to the wise. I known you're a darn good pilot but 
      barnstorming isn't what it used to be and now you want a job in my 
      flying circus do you got an act?
      > 
      > Catch my drift?
      > 
      > Do not archive less you have an act
      > 
      > Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
      > 
      > 
      > -----Original message-----
      > From: Ryan Mueller <rmueller23@gmail.com>
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Sent: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 19:38:39 GMT+00:00
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      > 
      > Unfortunately he was too busy this morning to hop in on this thread 
      and ask....where's Broadhead?
      > 
      > do not archive
      > 
      > On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM, <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      > 
      > Charlie,
      > 
      > 3 yrs ago I was a newcomer, too, and relish those memories of 
      excitement. You are now amongst the finest group of aviators, near-to-be 
      aviators and aircraft builders in the world (present company excepted). 
      However...
      > 
      > As a newcomer, you will be allowed only a few transgressions of 
      mis-spelling Brodhead...the Holiest of Holy Places in the Piet 
      community. If you continue to mis-spell Brodhead, in a very short time, 
      you will receive a curt reply from a certain former Marine, reminding 
      you of the correct spelling of Brodhead. If the transgression continues, 
      you will begin to see unwonted items show up in your mailbox at 
      home...further transgressions will prompt a home visit from said surely, 
      former Marine, forcibly reminding you of the correct spelling of 
      Brodhead. He may even have a following of "certain purists", all good, 
      well-intentioned fellows, but serious non the less.
      > 
      > Just don't want that happen to you! Hope you make it to Brodhead this 
      year. If you do, please look for me!
      > 
      > Gary
      > ------Original Message------
      > From: Piep
      > Sender: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > ReplyTo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      > Sent: Jun 16, 2011 7:10 AM
      > 
      <charles@thecontactpoint.com>
      > 
      > Gary,
      > Thanks to you as well. I will keep trying to find Pfbeck although his 
      listed email of pfbeck@barnwellsc.com no longer seems to be a valid 
      address.
      > 
      > I am pretty new to the forum and the "Piet" world as well, so am not 
      sure what you are referring to as far as "certain purists" goes.
      > 
      > I also ran across an old post by Kari-Ann Price who sells aftermarket 
      kits.
      > 
      > Thanks again,
      > Charlie
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > Read this topic online here:
      > 
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343176#343176
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      Sudden death is my business not good pilots. I lose the crowd at the end of  
      the month. Ill give ya the same deal as everybody else. You come up with an  
      act where they think you're gonna die wait where they know you're gonna die  
      and ill put ya on
      
      You might want to try wing walking I here its popular down south
      
      John
      
      Do not archive 
      
      
      Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
      
      -----Original message-----
      From: John Hofmann <jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com>
      Sent: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 21:56:17 GMT+00:00
      Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      
      John, John, John,
      
      Do you think this pack of jackals wants to see a good pilot? They want  
      BLOOD!
      
      do not archive.
      
      
      John Hofmann
      Vice-President, Information Technology
      The Rees Group, Inc.
      2424 American Lane
      Madison, WI 53704
      Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150
      Fax: 608.443.2474
      Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com
      
      On Jun 16, 2011, at 4:24 PM, amsafetyc@aol.com wrote:
      
      > Always if one is able to reply in discussion with one holding seasoned  
      status in the exact language and presentation accuracy of a celibrated cult  
      classic there may be redemption available and granted in which case "smile  
      son don't disconcert the masses"
      > 
      > A little advice to the wise. I known you're a darn good pilot but  
      barnstorming isn't what it used to be and now you want a job in my flying  
      circus do you got an act?
      > 
      > Catch my drift?
      > 
      > Do not archive less you have an act
      > 
      > Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless
      > 
      > 
      > -----Original message-----
      > From: Ryan Mueller <rmueller23@gmail.com>
      > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
      > Sent: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 19:38:39 GMT+00:00
      > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      > 
      > Unfortunately he was too busy this morning to hop in on this thread and  
      ask....where's Broadhead?
      > 
      > do not archive
      > 
      > On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM, <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
      > 
      > Charlie,
      > 
      > 3 yrs ago I was a newcomer, too, and relish those memories of e
      
      
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| Subject:  | Fw: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      I have a feeling that said former Marine will have to stand in line! 
      
      Gary
      Do not archive
      ------Original Message------
      From: Gary Boothe
      Subject: Fw: johnson airspeed indicator
      Sent: Jun 16, 2011 2:58 PM
      
      
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com <owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com>
      Sent: Thu Jun 16 15:53:43 2011
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      
      
      
      Piep wrote:
      > Gary,
      > Thanks.  I guess I owe you two drinks now!  I unfortunately won't have time to
      bring the airplane, but plan on driving up to BRODHEAD this year. I'll look
      for you there.
      > Charlie[/u][/b]
      
      
      You'll have no problem finding Gary... he'll be the guy in a headlock, having a
      knot popped on his head by said former Marine.  Ha!
      
      --------
      Mark Chouinard
      Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343223#343223
      
      
      Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Hi Mark,
      Yep. I am about 3 miles south of the Cookson Airport which hosts the Wild Onions
      and Eggs fly-in.  Snake Creek Wilderness is a paved strip on the mountain top
      3,500 ft long and 150 ft. wide.  The next time you are in the area, give me
      a call.
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343236#343236
      
      
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      Will do Charlie.  Seems that I saw another event listed down there in the Vintage
      newsletter. 
      
      Just wanted to add this so I could help keep the thread on topic.
      
      
      Rogers asked-
      
      Does anyone know where I can find some info to build an old fashion Johnson airspeed
      indicator?
      
      Nobody really answered his question.  I asked the same question a while back and
      someone very promptly sent me two close-up photos of their Johnson setup (one
      static, one in flight) but I don't remember who it was (black wing struts, yellow
      wings).  Probably Chuck "Baby Oil" Gantzer or Ed Grentzer.  I would be glad
      to send out those photos to anyone who wants them; you could easily build
      one just like it by eyeball, along with this narrative info found in the archives:
      ============
      It uses a .047" music wire, with 2 1/2 coils, and has a leg that is bent perpendicular
      to lock the coil from rotating, and is inserted into the back plate. 
      The coil is 3/4" in diameter and is spaced off the backing plate with a threaded
      thru bushing that is 3/8" long. From the center of the coil, to the tip of
      the pointer, is 7".  The bushing that is in the center of the coil is 3/8" diameter
      and is about 3/32" long.  The bolt is about a #6, and on each side of the
      coil is a plastic washer that is 7/8" O.D.  The coil and pivot point is covered
      with a molded plastic teardrop shape fairing, and has a slot cut for the pointer
      to travel in.  The sweep of the arc is 70.  The backing plate with the
      indicator markings is .040 aluminum, probably 2024.  The numbers are 20 thru 90
      mph.  The angle plate that the relative wind pushes against is 1 1/4" X 2 1/8"
      X .030" thick, with the pointer is on the 3/8" leg of this angle, which is
      next to the backing plate.  To attach the music wire to the angle plate, it has
      a small aluminum block that measures 1/4" X 1/4" X 3/4".  The .040" wire is
      drilled thru length wise, and has two #2 (or smaller) set screws to secure the
      plate, wire, and block.
      
      ===============
      
      Oscar Zuniga
      San Antonio, TX
      mailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.com
      website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
      
      --------
      Mark Chouinard
      Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343240#343240
      
      
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      Charlie,
      
      Here's the email I have for PF Beck:  pfbeck@bellsouth.net 
      
      Good luck,
      Gary
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Piep
      Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 7:11 AM
      Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: johnson airspeed indicator
      
      
      Gary,
      Thanks to you as well. I will keep trying to find Pfbeck although his listed
      email of pfbeck@barnwellsc.com no longer seems to be a valid address.
      
      I am pretty new to the forum and the "Piet" world as well, so am not sure
      what you are referring to as far as "certain purists" goes.
      
      I also ran across an old post by Kari-Ann Price who sells aftermarket kits.
      
      Thanks again,
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343176#343176
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: johnson airspeed indicator | 
      
      
      Thanks, Gary.  I will try to contact him.  What a great forum!  Thanks to everyone
      who replied.  I look forward to being part of the group.
      Charlie
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=343251#343251
      
      
 
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