---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 08/01/11: 38 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:03 AM - Axel's visit (TOM STINEMETZE) 2. 07:47 AM - source for Eisemann magneto parts? (Dan Yocum) 3. 08:11 AM - Re: source for Eisemann magneto parts? (Perry Rhoads) 4. 08:29 AM - Re: source for Eisemann magneto parts? (Dan Yocum) 5. 09:08 AM - Wing Strut Cable Length Change (Michael Perez) 6. 09:12 AM - Re: source for Eisemann magneto parts? (gboothe5@comcast.net) 7. 09:57 AM - Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles (John Kuhfahl) 8. 10:12 AM - Re: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles (John Franklin) 9. 10:51 AM - Re: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles (Michael Perez) 10. 10:54 AM - Re: Wing Strut Cable Length Change (Jerry Dotson) 11. 11:04 AM - Re: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles (John Kuhfahl) 12. 12:46 PM - Re: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. (jdominguez8826@comcast.net) 13. 01:00 PM - Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. (Billy McCaskill) 14. 01:10 PM - cabanes (Robert S. Edson) 15. 01:35 PM - Re: Wing Strut Cable Length Change (kevinpurtee) 16. 01:39 PM - Re: Axel's visit (kevinpurtee) 17. 01:44 PM - Re: cabanes (Billy McCaskill) 18. 01:59 PM - Re: Wing Strut Cable Length Change (Ben Charvet) 19. 02:01 PM - Re: cabanes (Dan Yocum) 20. 02:23 PM - Made it home (kevinpurtee) 21. 03:25 PM - A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly (shad bell) 22. 04:06 PM - Re: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly (helspersew@aol.com) 23. 04:18 PM - Re: cabanes (Pieti Lowell) 24. 04:21 PM - Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. (Billy McCaskill) 25. 04:27 PM - Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. (Pieti Lowell) 26. 05:07 PM - Re: skytek struts (bender) 27. 05:18 PM - Re: Made it home (Jack) 28. 05:49 PM - Re: Made it home (tkreiner) 29. 06:36 PM - Re: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly (Jack Phillips) 30. 06:39 PM - Re: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly (Ryan Mueller) 31. 07:16 PM - Re: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. (jdominguez8826@comcast.net) 32. 07:37 PM - Piet vs. GN-1 (FlyBoy57) 33. 07:40 PM - Re: source for Eisemann magneto parts? (Don Emch) 34. 08:02 PM - Re: cabanes (Bill Princell) 35. 08:29 PM - Re: Piet vs. GN-1 (Billy McCaskill) 36. 09:07 PM - Re: Made it home (K5YAC) 37. 11:03 PM - Official Pietenpol-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (Matt Dralle) 38. 11:05 PM - Official Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines (Matt Dralle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:03:57 AM PST US From: "TOM STINEMETZE" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Axel's visit OMG! I got a ride in FBG. (And that's pretty much all of the modern speak that I know) Kevin "Axel" Purtee made a huge deviation from his straight route back from Oshkosh just for the purpose of giving me a ride AND IT WAS MARVELOUS! I got some good video which I will upload once I figure out how but in the meantime I just want to wax poetic about how great it is to get to do something like this at my advanced age (61). It's about all my poor heart could take. Unfortunately Axel and Shelly could not stick around for the wineing and dining part (well home grown steak and root beer anyway) since they had been held up by weather and had to make up time. I will return the favor one of these days though! Anyway, the density altitude here in McPherson was 5,000+ due to the 100+ temps and you know how much hotter it gets on a concrete ramp. With my substantial mass added to a full tank of gas and Kevin's more reasonable weight, FBG was pretty much at gross. In spite of that, however, the mighty Corvair lifted us up with authority and performed flawlessly throughout. What a nice airplane and a great couple! What a shot in the arm! That was my first flight in a Pietenpol, my first flight behind a Corvair, and only my second flight in an open cockpit. I am STOKED as the surfer dudes like to say. And, by the way Axel, "I am not worthy." Tom Stinemetze McPherson, KS. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:47:41 AM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? Hi all, Does anyone have a source for Eisemann mag parts? It seems that the contactor spring has "sprung" on the left mag on N8031. Thanks, Dan ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:11:56 AM PST US From: "Perry Rhoads" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? Fresno Airparts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Yocum" Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:45 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? > > Hi all, > > Does anyone have a source for Eisemann mag parts? It seems that the > contactor spring has "sprung" on the left mag on N8031. > > Thanks, > Dan > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:29:12 AM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? Thanks Perry - I just sent them an email through TAP, though I've heard it's better just to call them. If I don't hear back in a day or so, I'll give them a ring. And, thanks again, for helping me get my engine running this year. Say, why didn't you fly your Piet up this year? Dan On 08/01/2011 10:08 AM, Perry Rhoads wrote: > > > Fresno Airparts > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Yocum" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:45 AM > Subject: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? > > >> >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone have a source for Eisemann mag parts? It seems that the >> contactor spring has "sprung" on the left mag on N8031. >> >> Thanks, >> Dan >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- 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." ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:08:28 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing Strut Cable Length Change Crew, I am wrapping up the work involved with attaching the wings and =0Awi ng struts, running the aileron cables, making cable guides, etc. One =0Aof the last steps prior to taking it all apart is to make my wing strut =0Asup port cables. I have my wings angled back, but I have no idea if this =0Ais in fact, where they will end up. (no engine right now)- I am =0Awondering if I make the wing strut support cables now and latter end up =0Amoving th e wing to a different set back angle, will the cables still =0Afit?- Look ing at the geometry, it appears to me that the wings would =0Ahave to move A LOT before the cables/turnbuckles would run out of travel=0A and need to be re-made, but I want to be sure. Remember, I use the swage on fittings, s o I only get one shot at getting the length correct. Thanks. Michael Perez =0AKaretaker Aero =0Awww.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:01 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? From: gboothe5@comcast.net Dan, I'm going to be in Fresno next week, if it's any help. Gary ------Original Message------ From: Dan Yocum Sender: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com ReplyTo: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? Sent: Aug 1, 2011 8:26 AM Thanks Perry - I just sent them an email through TAP, though I've heard it's better just to call them. If I don't hear back in a day or so, I'll give them a ring. And, thanks again, for helping me get my engine running this year. Say, why didn't you fly your Piet up this year? Dan On 08/01/2011 10:08 AM, Perry Rhoads wrote: > > > Fresno Airparts > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Yocum" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:45 AM > Subject: Pietenpol-List: source for Eisemann magneto parts? > > >> >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone have a source for Eisemann mag parts? It seems that the >> contactor spring has "sprung" on the left mag on N8031. >> >> Thanks, >> Dan >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- 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." Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:57:34 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles From: John Kuhfahl Life got in the way but I am now back restoring a 35-plus year old Piet. The builder put in nice "Flying" tail brace wires, but they are shot now (frozen) I will go back to the plans and use cables and turnbuckles (Flying wires are nearly $1000) I'll need eight turnbuckles--anyone have a source, maybe used or surplus? -- John Kuhfahl, Lt Col USAF (Ret), President, KUHLCOUPER LLC ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 10:12:37 AM PST US From: John Franklin Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles John, B & B Aircraft Supplies. PO Box 37, Gardner, Kansas 66030, Phone (913) 884-5930. Regards, John F . Richmond, TX GN-1/Corvair -----Original Message----- From: John Kuhfahl Sent: Aug 1, 2011 11:55 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles Life got in the way but I am now back restoring a 35-plus year old Piet. The builder put in nice "Flying" tail brace wires, but they are shot now (frozen) I will go back to the plans and use cables and turnbuckles (Flying wires are nearly $1000) I'll need eight turnbuckles--anyone have a source, maybe used or surplus? -- John Kuhfahl, Lt Col USAF (Ret), President, KUHLCOUPER LLC ________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:51:08 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles John, if there is a way for you to remove the flying wires intact, (say without cutting them off), I would be interested in having them. Assuming you plan on throwing them away, we can work out a deal. Michael Perez Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:54:10 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wing Strut Cable Length Change From: "Jerry Dotson" FWIW I had to move my wing back 4" and had to make 2 new ones and shorten the other 2. -------- 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=348278#348278 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:04:07 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Where to find good, cheap turnbuckles From: John Kuhfahl There are of course 8 wires--a left and right thread on each end--that is 16 threads. I got 12 threads free, 3 still frozen, and broke one off. I was very gentle, but it broke. One of the wires is also pitted. I was going to try to "save" these, but when one broke, I gave up. But sure, I might consider giving these up if you want to mess with them. On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 12:48 PM, Michael Perez wrote: > John, if there is a way for you to remove the flying wires intact, (say > without cutting them off), I would be interested in having them. Assuming > you plan on throwing them away, we can work out a deal. > > Michael Perez > Karetaker Aero > www.karetakeraero.com > > * > > * > > -- John Kuhfahl, Lt Col USAF (Ret), President, KUHLCOUPER LLC ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:46:56 PM PST US From: jdominguez8826@comcast.net Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. ----- Original Message ----- Hi Bill: =C2-I did several searches on the Matronics list, but the only thing that came up just the mention of it's caracteristics, and Mr. Roman had some dr awings. I could not find plots for any of them. =C2-Take good care. =C2- Jose' If you search the archives of this list, the coordinates of the original Pi et airfoil, the Riblett 612 and the 613.5 are posted. =C2-It's a simple m atter to graph out the airfoil outline on some large paper with the coordin ates provided. -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348232#348232 =========== =========== MS - =========== e - =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2--Matt Dralle, List Admin. =========== ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:00:06 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. From: "Billy McCaskill" Jose, let me search in my computer for the files and if I can find them I will email them direct to you as an attachment. They were posted here on the list as an attachment quite some time ago, and I saved them. Just not sure where I saved them, or if it was even on this computer. -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348289#348289 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:10:22 PM PST US From: "Robert S. Edson" Subject: Pietenpol-List: cabanes I am useing riblett 612 ribs and I was told to make the cabanes the same length. Now I was told if (if) it was me I I would make the front cabane 1/2" longer. Does anyone have any positive input on this. I started my piet last year upon my return from Brodhead and the frame is complete and on the gear, 21" wheels,ash gear with brakes. Gages in and 0-200 running with one hour run time. Cowting complete, windshield,leather comming,padded seats and installing innercom.Almost ready to cover. Thank you for your time ---I enjoy everyones comments . Bob Edson ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 01:35:26 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wing Strut Cable Length Change From: "kevinpurtee" Same here. Suggest you wait to make them. -------- Kevin "Axel" Purtee NX899KP Austin/Georgetown, TX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348295#348295 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:49 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Axel's visit From: "kevinpurtee" Oh, but you are, my friend! It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. Thanks for letting us stop by and trusting us to take you for your first Piet flight. You're project is very well built. Look forward to your first flight. and FBG ain't skeered of no full-sized adults! do not archive -------- Kevin "Axel" Purtee NX899KP Austin/Georgetown, TX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348297#348297 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 01:44:16 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cabanes From: "Billy McCaskill" Wow, you work fast Bob! As far as I know, Pieti Lowell is the only one who is currently flying a Piet with the 612 wing, so he would be the one to offer any valid input on this. I do know that I talked to him at Brodhead last year about the 612, and at that time he was flying his plane with the cabanes as per the plans and he stated that he had to hold a lot of forward pressure on the stick for straight and level flight. He said that he needed to address this by either shortening the front struts or lengthening the rear struts to change the angle of incidence, not sure if he's done this yet. He was at Brodhead this year, but I did not get a chance to ask him about this. If it were me, I'd make the rear struts longer rather than shortening the front struts, just as a matter of making for easier entry into the cockpit. As to the +1/2" incidence for your wing, I hope that Pieti chimes in on this, as he's the authority on the Riblett wing on Piets right now... -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348299#348299 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 01:59:47 PM PST US From: Ben Charvet Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wing Strut Cable Length Change I waited until the weight/balance was done and my wing position set before making the wing strut support cables. They are right on the CG, so I didn't think waiting would make a significant difference. Ben On 8/1/2011 12:06 PM, Michael Perez wrote: > Crew, I am wrapping up the work involved with attaching the wings and > wing struts, running the aileron cables, making cable guides, etc. One > of the last steps prior to taking it all apart is to make my wing > strut support cables. I have my wings angled back, but I have no idea > if this is in fact, where they will end up. (no engine right now) I > am wondering if I make the wing strut support cables now and latter > end up moving the wing to a different set back angle, will the cables > still fit? Looking at the geometry, it appears to me that the wings > would have to move A LOT before the cables/turnbuckles would run out > of travel and need to be re-made, but I want to be sure. Remember, I > use the swage on fittings, so I only get one shot at getting the > length correct. > > Thanks. > > Michael Perez > Karetaker Aero > www.karetakeraero.com > > * > > > * -- Ben Charvet, PharmD Staff Pharmacist Parrish Medical center ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 02:01:43 PM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: cabanes According to my math, if you put both spars directly on top of the bottom rib capstrip and you build the cabanes the same length, this will automatically build in the 1.5-ish degree angle of incidence. The reason is that the front spar will sit about an inch lower than the rear spar with respect to the wing cord line. Building the cabanes the same length with raise the front of the wing the necessary amount. It's simple geometry, so get out a calculator and calculate the angle at the rear spar location between the line parallel to the chord and the line drawn to the bottom of the front spar. Dan PS. We're suckers for pictures, post some of your progress! On 08/01/2011 03:08 PM, Robert S. Edson wrote: > I am useing riblett 612 ribs and I was told to make the cabanes the same > length. Now I was told if (if) it was me I > I would make the front cabane 1/2" longer. Does anyone have any positive > input on this. I started my piet last year upon my return from Brodhead > and the frame is complete and on the gear, 21" wheels,ash gear with > brakes. Gages in and 0-200 running with one hour run time. Cowting > complete, windshield,leather comming,padded seats and installing > innercom.Almost ready to cover. Thank you for your time ---I enjoy > everyones comments . Bob Edson > > * > > > * -- 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." ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 02:23:40 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Made it home From: "kevinpurtee" Bottom line up front: home yesterday after 2 weeks on the road. Flew ~40 hours and ~2400 miles. Met lots of nice people and gave a bunch of rides. Had a ball at both C37 and OSH. Thanks to: IT Girl Shelley wife, Aeden, the Markles, the Chouinards, Gary Boothe, Jeremy Heidinger, Curt Merdan, Billy McAskill, Jeff Gaulden, the Stinemetzes, and, of course, my Pietenpol brothers who know who they are and who are family. I'll do a trip report when I have the energy. -------- Kevin "Axel" Purtee NX899KP Austin/Georgetown, TX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348303#348303 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 03:25:49 PM PST US From: shad bell Subject: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly To Kevin, and Shelly, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEXAS HOSPITALITY!- Kevin be sure to give Shelly Dad and my thanks, we were very greatful for t he cooking and friendship we recieved.- Look forward to seeing you again. - Congrats on your journey, and good job representing the Corvair Crowd, my crank did not snap either. - Shad ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 04:06:21 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly From: helspersew@aol.com A Huge Ditto from me, that mean man Dan Helsper. Shelly you are the greates t, the absolute best IT girl of all time. You also pick out the nicest clot hes I have seen in quite a while. I would have starved if it weren't for yo u and your great kindness. -----Original Message----- From: shad bell Sent: Mon, Aug 1, 2011 5:26 pm Subject: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly To Kevin, and Shelly, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEXAS HOSPITALITY! Ke vin be sure to give Shelly Dad and my thanks, we were very greatful for the cooking and friendship we recieved. Look forward to seeing you again. Co ngrats on your journey, and good job representing the Corvair Crowd, my cra nk did not snap either. Shad -= - The Pietenpol-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List - -======================== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 04:18:12 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cabanes From: "Pieti Lowell" Hi People: I suggest : make the cabanes the same length and, one can add adapter blocks to get it perfect with standard wing length, Keep in mind that my wings are 2 feet shorter than standard, It shouldn't make any difference. I find that , with the lower radiator the trim is different, the center section is now lift area. If I fly at 65 MPH and at 1800 RPM the stick is neutral, at 1900 the speed moves to 72 MPH , and at 1875 RPM air speed increases to 78 MPH. And as the speeds go up the forward pressure increases on the stick. I have been slow in raising the aft cabanes because it also requires a number of other adjustments in the flying wires and rear strut length. The entrance is much easer with a higher wing location and it does not effect the flying characteristics one bit. The 612 ers are going to be surprised with their wing, Just wait and see what I have enjoyed since 2004. If the angle is too close to natural I gain air speed, like being on the step, with a little stick back-pressure added. Pieti Lowell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348310#348310 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 04:21:56 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. From: "Billy McCaskill" Jose, I tried emailing you with the info you requested, but the email bounced. Please contact me at billmz (at) cox. net with a valid email address so that I can email those files to you... -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348311#348311 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 04:27:37 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. From: "Pieti Lowell" I gave Doc. a bunch of Riblett stuff and I believe that what you are looking for Doc has a copy. Pieti Lowell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348312#348312 ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 05:07:41 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts From: "bender" i did something similar but put the straps on the inside..7 inches long i believe...and 3/4" wide and 1/4" thick 6060 t6.. 4, 3/16 stainless structural rivets on each side...leaves just enough room for the as drawn fittings to slide inside.. not flying but my math says it will hold and an engineer buddy liked it too btw ..small struts from carlson jeff Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348314#348314 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/alum_strut_attach_163.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/strut_111.jpg ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 05:18:43 PM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Made it home Kevin, glad you made it home safe! Great to meet you and Shelley, can't wait for next year... Jack DSM Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:21 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Made it home Bottom line up front: home yesterday after 2 weeks on the road. Flew ~40 hours and ~2400 miles. Met lots of nice people and gave a bunch of rides. Had a ball at both C37 and OSH. Thanks to: IT Girl Shelley wife, Aeden, the Markles, the Chouinards, Gary Boothe, Jeremy Heidinger, Curt Merdan, Billy McAskill, Jeff Gaulden, the Stinemetzes, and, of course, my Pietenpol brothers who know who they are and who are family. I'll do a trip report when I have the energy. -------- Kevin "Axel" Purtee NX899KP Austin/Georgetown, TX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348303#348303 ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 05:49:09 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Made it home From: "tkreiner" Kevin, Along with "winning" the not-so-blind auction for the Piet fuselage, my trip to Brodhead was fabulous this year. Many thanks to you and Shelley for having given me my first ride in a Piet, even tho its a 'crank snapper... The entire experience has charged my batteries, and I'm formulating plans for the '12 flyin as I write this. Many thanks also go to Dick Navratil, and the entire gang of fellow Piet enthusiasts who built my fuse. Blue Skies, Tom Kreiner -------- Tom Kreiner Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348317#348317 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 06:36:04 PM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly By the way, Shad, a big thank you to you and your Dad, Gary, for letting me fly your crank-snapper. It's a good flying airplane, if you can keep it from going off the right side of the runway on takeoff. You'll notice I stayed within gliding distance of the runway, but it ran strong and true. Jack Phillips Glad to be home after 3 days of flying from Wisconsin _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of shad bell Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 6:23 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly To Kevin, and Shelly, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEXAS HOSPITALITY! Kevin be sure to give Shelly Dad and my thanks, we were very greatful for the cooking and friendship we recieved. Look forward to seeing you again. Congrats on your journey, and good job representing the Corvair Crowd, my crank did not snap either. Shad ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 06:39:58 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly From: Ryan Mueller Well...I dunno about starve...probably would have had to eat fish boil...oh wait....starving sounds kinda good, now that I think about it... do not archive On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 6:03 PM, wrote: > A *Huge* Ditto from me, that* mean man *Dan Helsper. Shelly you are the > greatest, the absolute best IT girl of all time. You also pick out the > nicest clothes I have seen in quite a while. I would have starved if it > weren't for you and your great kindness. > > ** > > > -----Original Message----- > From: shad bell > To: pietenpol-list > Sent: Mon, Aug 1, 2011 5:26 pm > Subject: Pietenpol-List: A Great big Thank You To Kevin and Shelly > > To Kevin, and Shelly, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEXAS > HOSPITALITY! Kevin be sure to give Shelly Dad and my thanks, we were very > greatful for the cooking and friendship we recieved. Look forward to seeing > you again. Congrats on your journey, and good job representing the Corvair > Crowd, my crank did not snap either. > > Shad > > * > > " target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > p://forums.matronics.com > blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution > * > > * > > * > > ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 07:16:52 PM PST US From: jdominguez8826@comcast.net Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: GA 30-613.5 airfoil drawings. ----- Original Message ----- Hi Pieti: =C2- Thanks for the info, I'll see if I can get hold of Doc. =C2- Thanks. =C2-=C2- Jose'. m> I gave Doc. a bunch of Riblett stuff and I believe that what you are lookin g for Doc has a copy. Pieti Lowell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348312#348312 =========== =========== MS - =========== e - =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2--Matt Dralle, List Admin. =========== ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 07:37:03 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Piet vs. GN-1 From: "FlyBoy57" I have all of the Pietenpol plans and just purchased the GN-1 plans. I have read some great posts on the pros and cons of each, but I need more details. I am not 100% sure at this time which airplane I should build. Can anyone please tell me why you chose to build and fly the GN-1 over the original Pietenpol? Do they fly the same? Any major cost differences or building skills needed? Thanks a bunch, please send me all of your thoughts pros and cons. Blue skies, Donato Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348327#348327 ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 07:40:38 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: source for Eisemann magneto parts? From: "Don Emch" Definitely call them. Great people to deal with but they just don't do "modern". You can just describe to them what you need over the phone and they'll send it out. They don't do Visa. Just check or C.O.D. If you are in a bind you can tell them and usually they will send it out before they receive the payment. I've bought a lot of stuff from them...always good quality. Don Emch NX899DE P.S. Great to hear everyone has made it home safe! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348329#348329 ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 08:02:35 PM PST US From: Bill Princell Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: cabanes Hi Dan: I'm also using the GA612 airfoil and just finished fabricating my cabane struts this afternoon. They are going to the weld shop in the morning. Bill Rewey, who I bought the full size GA612 rib drawing from, told me last summer at Brodhead, to make the rear cabanes 1" shorter than the front ones. A couple of weeks ago Bill Church who has an engineering background posted information on this list, stating that he had calculated the actual difference in length to be 11/16" between the longer front cabanes and the rear ones. I went with Bill's dimensions. I guess if I find out later that I screwed up, I can always use Lowell's spacer suggestion. Bill Princell - Noblesville, IN Corvair Powered/Pietenpol Rebuild Project On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Dan Yocum wrote: > > According to my math, > ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 08:29:26 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Piet vs. GN-1 From: "Billy McCaskill" Hi FlyBoy57, The GN-1 was designed back in the late 1950's to look like a Pietenpol, but make use of cheap, readily available parts such as landing gear, engine and mounts, cowlings, struts, and wing panels from Piper Cubs or Aeronca Champs that were no longer airworthy or repairable for whatever reason. Those parts are no longer as cheap or easily obtainable as they once were. So essentially you must still fabricate pretty much everything on the plans unless you can source some old usable Cub parts. The GN's rib profile is slightly different from the Pietenpol, with more rounded leading edge and no undercamber, and supposedly softer stall characteristics. Additionally, due to changes in the way the GN-1's cabane struts and wing fittings are made, changing the position of the wing to bring weight & balance into line is not possible. On the Piet, the wing can easily be moved back up to 4" to affect the weight and balance, rather than adding ballast or moving accessories and components as necessary on the GN-1. I'm told that GN-1's are typically a little bit heavier than Pietenpols due to the way the fuselage is skinned with plywood from the firewall all the way back to the tailpost. I cannot comment on the flying qualities of the GN-1, as I have never flown one or even in one. Several have made their way to Brodhead over the years, so obviously the GN-1 is certainly capable of flying, but as to how the flight qualities of the GN compare to the Piet, somebody else on the list who has flown both types will have to speak to that issue. Hope this answers some of your questions. -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348334#348334 ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 09:07:21 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Made it home From: "K5YAC" Glad you got back ok... we just got in last night too. Got tons of pics to share... prob do it on FB. Can you believe I got pulled over in StL on the way home? Damn that town! Got me coming and going. -------- Mark Chouinard Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348335#348335 ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 11:03:32 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Pietenpol-List: Official Pietenpol-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Dear Listers, Please read over the Pietenpol-List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below. The complete Pietenpol-List FAQ including the Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Pietenpol-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator [ Note: This FAQ was designed to be displayed with a fixed width font such as Courier. 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Pietenpol-List Policy Statement The purpose of the Pietenpol-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be relevant to everyone. If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it. - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate. Try to be concise and terse in your posts. Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and responses. - Keep your signature brief. Please include your name, email address, aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location. A short line about where you are in the building process is also nice. Avoid bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary space in the archive. - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is easily obtainable from other widely available sources. Consult the web page or FAQ first. - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of your response the same as that of the original post. This makes it easy to find threads in the archive. - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your response. DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the reader to the topic at hand, but be selective. 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Informal presentation and moderation should be the operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists. ------- [This is an automated posting.] do not archive ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 11:05:24 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Pietenpol-List: Official Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines Dear Listers, Please read over the Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete Pietenpol-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Pietenpol-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Pietenpol-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the Pietenpol-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. Pietenpol-List Policy Statement The purpose of the Pietenpol-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be relevant to everyone. 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