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1. 01:28 AM - Re: Where have the Models Gone? (Wayne Bressler)
2. 04:19 AM - Piet on eBay (Jack)
3. 04:57 AM - Re: Bronze-Brass Bearings (Don Emch)
4. 05:34 AM - Re: Re: Where have the Models Gone? (Ben Charvet)
5. 07:02 AM - Re: Re: Where have the Models Gone? (Mark Stanley)
6. 07:09 AM - Happy 2012! (Mark Stanley)
7. 07:18 AM - Netflix for Pilots (Jon Ferguson)
8. 07:20 AM - Operation Arrow Fest Update #2 (Michael Perez)
9. 07:25 AM - Last flight of 2011 (Lawrence Williams)
10. 08:08 AM - Re: Last flight of 2011 (RickBright)
11. 08:55 AM - Re: Where have the Models Gone? (mike Hardaway)
12. 10:13 AM - Re: Re: Where have the Models Gone? (Ben Charvet)
13. 11:52 AM - Pre Cover empty weight (Chris Rusch)
14. 01:55 PM - Re: Last flight of 2011 (tools)
15. 02:42 PM - Re: Re: Last flight of 2011 (Kenneth M. Heide)
16. 03:16 PM - Re: Re: Last flight of 2011 (helspersew@aol.com)
17. 03:52 PM - Re: Re: Last flight of 2011 (AMsafetyC@aol.com)
18. 04:28 PM - Re: Re: Last flight of 2011 (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB)
19. 05:26 PM - Re: Floorboards and rudder pedals... (regchief)
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| Subject: | Re: Where have the Models Gone? |
I've seen tinkertoys at toys r us. Lincoln logs are made in china now, but R
ockler sells a router bit that will mould them, and the slot dimensions are a
vailable online. Tinker toys would be a little more tricky to make simply b
ecause of the holes in the round connector pieces, but it could be done with
a simple jig.
>
> I say, if you can't find the toys you want, make 'em.
>
> Hopefully I'll start a big project out of spruce in 2012. :)
>
> Below is a pic of a shape puzzle I made for my son.
>
> Wayne Bressler
> Taildraggers, Inc.
> www.taildraggersinc.com
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> <image.jpeg>
>
> Do not archive
>
> On Dec 30, 2011, at 5:30 PM, Ed Smith <lesmith240@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Speaking of the lack of models, looking at the pic of your daughter using
blocks to build a "project" jogged a memory. When was the last time you sa
w a set of Tinkertoys or an Erector set in the store? These prompted severa
l budding engineers a few decades ago. Lego's just don't quite measure up.
>>
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130624037587&s
sPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123
Jack
DSM
NX1929T
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| Subject: | Re: Bronze-Brass Bearings |
Filing or scribing. As long as you have something there to hold a little grease.
Having the clearance is VERY important. You don't want them to run tight.
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Where have the Models Gone? |
This picture was taken 30 years ago, and little 36 inch wingspan 2
channel Pietenpol. Its what started it all for me. The plans for the
model included a few shots from the original Flying and Glider article.
The child in the photo is my now 34 year old son, who flies with me
regularly in the the full-sized Piet, which is in the same color scheme
as the model. If kids aren't building models now, I worry that there
won't be any in the future building airplanes.
Ben Charvet
NX866BC, 110 hrs so far
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Where have the Models Gone? |
Hi Ben,
Great photo, father & son out in a field modelling, it warms the heart.
Was that Piet from the 'House of Balsa' kit? Looking at the photo and from
what you said about the plans, it sure looks like one. If it was, my model
began life from the same brand kit. It is very solid and lots of fun.
Cheers
Mark S
Japan
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Charvet
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Where have the Models Gone?
This picture was taken 30 years ago, and little 36 inch wingspan 2
channel Pietenpol. Its what started it all for me. The plans for the
model included a few shots from the original Flying and Glider article.
The child in the photo is my now 34 year old son, who flies with me
regularly in the the full-sized Piet, which is in the same color scheme
as the model. If kids aren't building models now, I worry that there
won't be any in the future building airplanes.
Ben Charvet
NX866BC, 110 hrs so far
Do not archive
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Hi Pieters,
It's a bit after 12 midnight here in Japan land.
Just want to wish you all a safe and happy New Year!
Safe Flying (and building)
Cheers
Mark S
Japan
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| Subject: | Netflix for Pilots |
http://writingsofjon.blogspot.com/2011/12/aviation-netflix-for-pilots.html
Enjoy Ya'll.
P.S. The occasional ad click helps keep me blogging.
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| Subject: | Operation Arrow Fest Update #2 |
Crew, after taking some time off for Christmas and doing some computer ACM
with a friend a few days, I am back in action.- To date I have the vert.
stab., rudder and both elevators finished. I have one side of the horizonta
l stabilizer done, (I don't have a piece of fabric long enough to do the ot
her side.)--One aileron is covered and ready for stitching.-- I hav
e enough fabric to cover one side of the other aileron, but that will be it
until I purchase more.
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Once I wrap up the covering that I can do now, I will work on my insignias
and prepare for paint.- Colors have already been chosen and I expect to s
tart laying out/painting the tail pieces Monday or Tuesday.
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Happy, blessed new year all!
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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| Subject: | Last flight of 2011 |
Just got back from a short hop to end the year. 45 degrees here and the sky
is crystal clear, the sun is barely up and the wind is nil. Perfect Piet w
eather!
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I covered 1/3 of the radiator with a piece of cardboard but found it wasn't
necessary after all, so I landed and chucked it. The warm air from the rad
iator then swirled through the front cockpit and up my pant-legs which was
just the right touch in the frosty air.
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I saw some egrets and a flight of geese and smoke from a couple of leaf pil
es but other than that, all was quiet and peaceful.
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I don't take for granted the blessings we have in this life and the freedom
s we enjoy in this country and it's mornings like this that bring those thi
ngs into focus.-
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Happy New Year to you all!!!
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Larry
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ps Remember that 2012 is the year of......
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Hello Larry,
I am north of you aways, SW of Harrison on Gaither Mt near the Buffalo River,
just starting my Pietenpol journey, I just sent you an e-mail.
Rick
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| Subject: | Re: Where have the Models Gone? |
Or buy them on eBay. My grand-sons, now 5 and 3, will get my eBay
collection of antique Erector Sets in 3-4 years. (I'm looking forward to
lots of time on the living room floor with them.)
Mike Hardaway
On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 1:18 AM, Wayne Bressler
<wayne@taildraggersinc.com>wrote:
> I've seen tinkertoys at toys r us. Lincoln logs are made in china now,
> but Rockler sells a router bit that will mould them, and the slot
> dimensions are available online. Tinker toys would be a little more tricky
> to make simply because of the holes in the round connector pieces, but it
> could be done with a simple jig.
>
>
> I say, if you can't find the toys you want, make 'em.
>
> Hopefully I'll start a big project out of spruce in 2012. :)
>
> Below is a pic of a shape puzzle I made for my son.
>
>
> Wayne Bressler
> Taildraggers, Inc.
> www.taildraggersinc.com
>
> <image.jpeg>
>
> Do not archive
>
>
> On Dec 30, 2011, at 5:30 PM, Ed Smith <lesmith240@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Speaking of the lack of models, looking at the pic of your daughter using
> blocks to build a "project" jogged a memory. When was the last time you
> saw a set of Tinkertoys or an Erector set in the store? These prompted
> several budding engineers a few decades ago. Lego's just don't quite
> measure up.
>
>
> *
>
>
> *
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Where have the Models Gone? |
Yes, it was the House of Balsa 1/2 A kit, simple small 2 channel radio.
Flew the crap out of that one.
Ben
Do not Archive
On 12/31/2011 9:59 AM, Mark Stanley wrote:
>
> Hi Ben,
> Great photo, father & son out in a field modelling, it warms the heart.
> Was that Piet from the 'House of Balsa' kit? Looking at the photo and
> from what you said about the plans, it sure looks like one. If it
> was, my model began life from the same brand kit. It is very solid and
> lots of fun.
>
> Cheers
> Mark S
> Japan
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Ben Charvet
> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:31 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Where have the Models Gone?
>
> This picture was taken 30 years ago, and little 36 inch wingspan 2
> channel Pietenpol. Its what started it all for me. The plans for the
> model included a few shots from the original Flying and Glider article.
> The child in the photo is my now 34 year old son, who flies with me
> regularly in the the full-sized Piet, which is in the same color scheme
> as the model. If kids aren't building models now, I worry that there
> won't be any in the future building airplanes.
>
> Ben Charvet
> NX866BC, 110 hrs so far
>
> Do not archive
>
>
--
Ben Charvet, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist
Parrish Medical center
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| Subject: | Pre Cover empty weight |
I have my Piet pre assembled and finally able to get an initial weight. comes in
at 720 empty. from my reading a covering job is about 35-40 lbs, so i am still
hoping to come in under 800 lbs. I plan to use stewarts and 1.7 oz fabric.
It's looking a bit nose heavy, but i am going to wait until the rear is covered,
that should correct some of that.
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Wow, how poetic! Was hoping to go flying today, the weather near Chattanooga sounds
the same as yours. However, the plane had a couple landing gear issues
which needed addressing. Good news, got all that fixed and she's a total up bird
for the new year. But it took a while and I had to leave to position myself
for work tomorrow morning.
So my last flight of the year turned out to be about a week ago. Dismal weather
really, dull and gloomy, overcast, cold. But, it turned out to be the first
time in my short Piet history that I left the pattern solo. Just flew around
looking at people and things, did a couple touch and gos at friend's fields nearby.
I was in a rather dull mood before the flight, but was happy and care
free by the end.
This whole genre of flying has REALLY opened my eyes and I'm enjoying it a lot
more than I could have ever imagined.
Happy New Year to all.
Tools
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Does anyone have a the procedure or diagram of how the axel is held in place using
bungee cords; Jenny style gear.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 31, 2011, at 4:52 PM, "tools" <n0kkj@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Wow, how poetic! Was hoping to go flying today, the weather near Chattanooga
sounds the same as yours. However, the plane had a couple landing gear issues
which needed addressing. Good news, got all that fixed and she's a total up
bird for the new year. But it took a while and I had to leave to position myself
for work tomorrow morning.
>
> So my last flight of the year turned out to be about a week ago. Dismal weather
really, dull and gloomy, overcast, cold. But, it turned out to be the first
time in my short Piet history that I left the pattern solo. Just flew around
looking at people and things, did a couple touch and gos at friend's fields
nearby. I was in a rather dull mood before the flight, but was happy and care
free by the end.
>
> This whole genre of flying has REALLY opened my eyes and I'm enjoying it a lot
more than I could have ever imagined.
>
> Happy New Year to all.
>
> Tools
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Happy New Year!!
Report from Loensloe Airfield: Just got back down from a one hour flight
with the Aeronca Sedan. An absolutely gorgeous day down here, in amongst th
e hills and hollers of west Tennessee on the last day of the year- 62 degre
es F, windless, and CAVU. Flew west for about 1/2 an hour to investigate th
e location of a fly-in restaurant I need to go to. Fatty's Diner in Latham,
TN. Latham is so small it doesn't even show up on my Garman 195 GPS. Short
grass strip with wires (with orange balls) at one end. Can't wait to try i
t out.
Dan Helsper
Puryear, TN
-----Original Message-----
From: tools <n0kkj@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2011 3:55 pm
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Last flight of 2011
Wow, how poetic! Was hoping to go flying today, the weather near Chattanoo
ga
ounds the same as yours. However, the plane had a couple landing gear issu
es
hich needed addressing. Good news, got all that fixed and she's a total up
ird for the new year. But it took a while and I had to leave to position
yself for work tomorrow morning.
So my last flight of the year turned out to be about a week ago. Dismal we
ather
eally, dull and gloomy, overcast, cold. But, it turned out to be the first
ime in my short Piet history that I left the pattern solo. Just flew aroun
d
ooking at people and things, did a couple touch and gos at friend's fields
earby. I was in a rather dull mood before the flight, but was happy and ca
re
ree by the end.
This whole genre of flying has REALLY opened my eyes and I'm enjoying it a
lot
ore than I could have ever imagined.
Happy New Year to all.
Tools
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Sounds like a wonderful day Dan, and worthy of celebration one that many of
us look on in envy and inspiration but more importantly in motivation to
get the Piet finished and flying. With all that said, I want to wish you and
your family and our Pietenpol family a very Happy New Year as we all look
forward to 2012 with optimism and hope for a better for a better tomorrow.
HAPPY NEW YEAR my friends and family I look forward to seeing you all in
just 6. something, countem 6. something short months till we get together in
Brodhead aka Mecca of the Pietenpolers and fellow lovers of the blue alike.
HappyNewYear !
John Recine
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of 2011 |
Here is one way to put the finishing touch on you plane!
http://biggeekdad.com/2011/12/best-airplane-mechanic-ever/
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| Subject: | Re: Floorboards and rudder pedals... |
Thanks Jake, I enjoyed the pics, and looking forward to more. I see you widened
the fuselage by two inches, is it built to plans, other than that, or did you
make other mods?
Kelly
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