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1. 12:31 AM - Re: Re: Of electronics and banjos (Clif Dawson)
2. 12:32 AM - Re: Wire Wheels (bubbleboy)
3. 04:09 AM - Re: Corvair College 22 (Jack)
4. 04:58 AM - Re: You Tube link to Douwe's C-90 First Run-up in Airframe (Jack Phillips)
5. 07:17 AM - Re: Brodhead plans (Jack Phillips)
6. 07:22 AM - Re: Corvair College 22 (kevinpurtee)
7. 07:35 AM - Enid, OK fly-in (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB)
8. 07:37 AM - Re: Wire Wheels (kevinpurtee)
9. 07:55 AM - Re: Re: Wire Wheels (Jack Phillips)
10. 08:35 AM - Re: Re: Wire Wheels (Michael Perez)
11. 08:38 AM - Re: Re: Of electronics and banjos (Dan Yocum)
12. 08:59 AM - Wooden wing spars (Ron Eisaman)
13. 09:30 AM - Re: Wooden wing spars (Kenneth Howe)
14. 09:51 AM - Spar weight (Kringle)
15. 09:55 AM - Re: Enid, OK fly-in (K5YAC)
16. 09:59 AM - Piet for sale in TX (taildrags)
17. 10:08 AM - Is there ANYTHING better... (Jim Markle)
18. 10:18 AM - Re: Piet for sale in TX (kevinpurtee)
19. 10:48 AM - Re: Wire Wheels (indyaquanaut)
20. 10:55 AM - Re: Piet for sale in TX (taildrags)
21. 10:56 AM - Re: Piet for sale in TX (regchief)
22. 11:45 AM - Re: Is there ANYTHING better... (Jim Ash)
23. 11:52 AM - Re: Re: Wire Wheels (Ryan Mueller)
24. 12:52 PM - Re: Re: Wire Wheels (Michael Perez)
25. 01:19 PM - Re: Spar weight (Jack Phillips)
26. 01:31 PM - Re: Wire Wheels (kevinpurtee)
27. 01:41 PM - Re: Piet for sale in TX (kevinpurtee)
28. 01:47 PM - Re: Is there ANYTHING better... (Ken Bickers)
29. 02:21 PM - Re: Is there ANYTHING better... (Jim Markle)
30. 03:22 PM - Re: Spar weight (Mild Bill)
31. 04:35 PM - Re: Spar weight (Kringle)
32. 04:40 PM - Re: Re: Piet for sale in TX (Gboothe5)
33. 05:27 PM - Model A radiator.... (Jim Markle)
34. 06:08 PM - Model A radiator available.... (Jim Markle)
35. 06:24 PM - Wing wires and ribs (giacummo)
36. 07:55 PM - Re: Piet for sale in TX (taildrags)
37. 08:21 PM - Re: Re: Of electronics and banjos (Clif Dawson)
38. 09:13 PM - Re: You Tube link to Douwe's C-90 First Run-up in Airframe (Billy McCaskill)
39. 09:20 PM - Re: Wing wires and ribs (Chris)
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| Subject: | Re: Of electronics and banjos |
Yep. It's all mine. Actually though, I thought I had
put up the presently attached pic which shows
the "anti windup" bracket and arm.
Next up, the heel pedal system.
No wonder it's been 11 years and counting!!
Clif
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
> Clif the brake is impressive. Is it your own design? Does it warp there at
> the cable to actuate? I have more questions than answers!
> Jerry Dotson
> 59 Daniel Johnson Rd
> Baker, FL 32531
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I purchased the hubs from Ken Perkins and the 21" rims and stainless spokes from Buchanans. You will need to sell your first born to pay for them but dam they are sexy! Have a look at them on my site. www.scottyspietenpol.com
Scotty
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Tamworth, Australia
Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper
www.scottyspietenpol.com
Rudder, Vert stab, Elevators, Hor Stab and Ribs built...About to start fuselage...Corvair
engine at Roy's Garage waiting to be modified.
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| Subject: | Corvair College 22 |
Great shots Kevin, thanks! What is the gas cylinder on the test stand?
Fuel supply?
Jack Textor
DSM
NX1929T
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:07 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Corvair College 22
<kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
CC 22 was a great success. Thanks to our Piet friends for attending.
Thanks especially to Tim Willis, Gary Boothe and Mark Chouinard for their
extra efforts.
Lots of pics on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Corvair-College-22/320305497999282?sk=wall
In the attached photo: Mark Chouinard, Bill & David Roach, Kevin & Shelley,
John Franklin (congrats on your first engine run, John!), Gary Boothe,
Robert Caldwell, Buddy Linder
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NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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| Subject: | You Tube link to Douwe's C-90 First Run-up in Airframe |
Very cool, Douwe. Can't wait to see her fly!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Douwe
Blumberg
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:31 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: You Tube link to Douwe's C-90 First Run-up in
Airframe
<douweblumberg@earthlink.net>
Hey all,
Due to overwhelming demand...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlQXwjuoVKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If that link doesn't get you there, just search for "Douwe's C-90 first
run-up in airframe", and that outta do it.
Working away now on lots of persnickety stuff.
Douwe
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Mark,
The closest airport to fly into is probably Madison (MSN), which is about 35
miles away. I know American serves MSN and I think Delta does as well. Or
you could fly into Chicago or Milwaukee, but they are further.
Shipping camping gear is a good idea, if you can find someone in Brodhead
who would volunteer to handle it for you. Perhaps you can contact someone
in EAA chapter 431, that runs the field there.
Good luck and hope to see you there,
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Baxter
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:10 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Brodhead plans
Greetings all,
I am planning to attend the fly-in this summer. I will be flying by
airline from Corvallis, Oregon. I would appreciate any advise some of you
might have regarding flights, car rental etc. I would like to camp while
there and was thinking it would be handy if I could UPS a small box of
camping gear to someone at Brodhead. Thanks in advance and I look forward
to meeting some of you there.
Mark Baxter
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| Subject: | Re: Corvair College 22 |
@Jack - Yes, that's fuel.
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Kevin "Axel" Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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Flyin at WDG, Enid, OK
Saturday 24 March, 2012
Barnstormers is serving breakfast!
8-10am $7.00
.50 cent discount on fuel.
Hope y'all can come.
Steve D
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Where you got them: Aerodrome Aircraft (www.airdromeaeroplanes.com).
What kind of cost am I looking at: ~$900.
What did you do for brakes: Motorcycle disks, go-cart parts from calipers up to
foot pedals.
What size axle did you use: 1.25" I think?
Are you glad you used them: Yes.
What tires did you use: Ones that fit.
Ken's right that Robert at Airdrome can be unresponsive. I got my own tubes and
tires before Robert sent me his versions. I like them better than what he sent
so it worked out. Ken's also right that the hubs are not perfectly square.
Somehow, though, they have rolled and stopped pretty darn well over 700 takeoffs
and landings. They are also extremely durable.
Look at www.westcoastpiet.com for ideas.
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NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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I made my own hubs (well, I designed them and had a machine shop turn them
for me), then sent them to Buchanan's, had them choose 21" aluminum rims,
make custom spokes and then lace them up for me. Bought Avon Speedmaster
Tyres (they're English, hence the spelling) on the advice of Mike Cuy.
Total cost was about $900.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:37 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wire Wheels
<kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
Where you got them: Aerodrome Aircraft (www.airdromeaeroplanes.com).
What kind of cost am I looking at: ~$900.
What did you do for brakes: Motorcycle disks, go-cart parts from calipers up
to foot pedals.
What size axle did you use: 1.25" I think?
Are you glad you used them: Yes.
What tires did you use: Ones that fit.
Ken's right that Robert at Airdrome can be unresponsive. I got my own tubes
and tires before Robert sent me his versions. I like them better than what
he sent so it worked out. Ken's also right that the hubs are not perfectly
square. Somehow, though, they have rolled and stopped pretty darn well over
700 takeoffs and landings. They are also extremely durable.
Look at www.westcoastpiet.com for ideas.
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NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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I believe your biggest hurdle will be the hubs.- Rims, spokes, tires, etc
are readily available in a variety of materials, sizes, colors, etc. You s
aid you were not too keen on making your own wheels, but if you change your
mind, you have some options, most of which have been posted.
I made my own hubs and did my own lacing/truing. If you are interested in g
iving any of that a shot, I may be able to help you.
Michael Perez
=0AKaretaker Aero
=0Awww.karetakeraero.com
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| Subject: | Re: Of electronics and banjos |
Clif,
Top-notch construction. Beautifully made. But... how do they work?
That's a solid piece of metal between those 2 lever arms - there's not
any hinge point to press the pad to the disk that I can see...
Thanks,
Dan
On 03/14/2012 02:30 AM, Clif Dawson wrote:
> Yep. It's all mine. Actually though, I thought I had
> put up the presently attached pic which shows
> the "anti windup" bracket and arm.
>
> Next up, the heel pedal system.
>
> No wonder it's been 11 years and counting!!
>
> Clif
>
> Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
>
>> Clif the brake is impressive. Is it your own design? Does it warp
>> there at the cable to actuate? I have more questions than answers!
>> Jerry Dotson
>> 59 Daniel Johnson Rd
>> Baker, FL 32531
--
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: | Wooden wing spars |
A few years ago I saw an article on wooden wing spars. I think it was by R
on Alexander...but then again I'm not the sharpest knife in the set, so it
could have been someone else. Please help me find this piece. Thanks.
Ron
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| Subject: | Re: Wooden wing spars |
Ron,
Not sure what type of info you're looking for, but there were a series
of articles by Ron Alexander on wood aircraft construction, Sport
Aviation, Dec. '98-April '99. That's what I found with a quick search
thru the online SA archives. There were also some earlier articles on
structural analysis by, I think, Molt Taylor. Those were from the 60's
if my memory's correct.
Ken
On Mar 14, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Ron Eisaman wrote:
> A few years ago I saw an article on wooden wing spars. I think it was
by Ron Alexander...but then again I'm not the sharpest knife in the set,
so it could have been someone else. Please help me find this piece.
Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
>
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I went with the 5" by 3/4" spars and purchased them from Aircraft Spruce. After
cutting them to length and drilling a few holes I noticed a significant difference
in weight. I pulled out my digital scale and found two of them to weigh
about 7.6 lbs while the other two weighed 10.7 lbs. They both have tight grain
so I assumed it must be the moisture content. I checked and found them both
to be at 8%. Should I be concerned? I will balance the weight by putting
a heavy and light one on each wing.
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| Subject: | Re: Enid, OK fly-in |
Chapter 10 pancakes and a Gas Welding Workshop that same day, otherwise I'd think
about it. Barnstormers throws down some good grub.
Too many flying events... such a problem to have this early in the season.
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Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage
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| Subject: | Piet for sale in TX |
For anyone looking to get into a complete and flying Ford A-powered Piet, there
is a nice one for sale in south Texas; a couple of pix attached. Now owned by
Ron Hollmer, this airplane was originally built by Howard Henderson and was
written up in the old BPA newsletter, here:
http://www.grantmaclaren.com/444mh/index.html
I have no affiliation with this airplane or its owner other than knowing them as
"good people". I believe Ron keeps the airplane in Aransas Pass (Corpus Christi
area). He is asking $12,000 for it, which I believe is a very good price.
His phone number is (210) 401-7148 and you can email he or Pat at pestfromfl@tampabay.rr.com
. Please don't contact me about the airplane! As Schultz from
"Hogan's Heroes" used to say, "I know NOTHING!"
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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| Subject: | Is there ANYTHING better... |
than a package from Wicks Aircraft???? I say NOT!! :-)
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
Man! Kinda wish the 3 of us could've gotten together at some point, Oscar. It's
similar to the situation where a guy is working on a Piet but doesn't travel
an hour to see one that's finished and actively flying. I've never figured
that out. I've traveled a lonnnnggggg way to see a Pietenpol on more than one
occasion.
At least you and I joined up.
There was another Piet up in Brownwood until the guy wrecked it. Probably more
out there within 100 miles of Austin I don't know about.
Oh well.
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First of all, thanks to everyone who has replied. Great information. Gary I contacted
Paugho but Troy no longer works there and they have no record of your
purchase, so without part numbers they couldnt help me. If you happen to have
them it would really help.
Michael, I can make the hubs and with a little guidance could lace and true them.
Where did you get your rims and spokes and what did you do for your brakes.
Again thanks to all, its very helpful
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
Axel: maybe he will need someone to ferry the airplane to the new buyer ;o)
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
I was driveing south past the Georgetown airport heading to drop a load in Austin
on Sunday, and look up and I swear I see a Piet crossing over I-35. Not easy
to do when your suppossed to be driveing a semi and trying to see a small plane
overhead. I was bobtail later that day and am still kicking myself for not
heading to the airport to see if a piet was really circleing in the pattern.
Any idea who it was?
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| Subject: | Re: Is there ANYTHING better... |
The same thing, for free?
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>From: Jim Markle <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>Sent: Mar 14, 2012 1:07 PM
>To: Pietenpol List <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Pietenpol-List: Is there ANYTHING better...
>
>than a package from Wicks Aircraft???? I say NOT!! :-)
>
>
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Isn't that 700 on the right, 699 on the left?
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On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM, kevinpurtee <kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>wrote:
> kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
>
> Where you got them: Aerodrome Aircraft (www.airdromeaeroplanes.com).
> What kind of cost am I looking at: ~$900.
> What did you do for brakes: Motorcycle disks, go-cart parts from calipers
> up to foot pedals.
> What size axle did you use: 1.25" I think?
> Are you glad you used them: Yes.
> What tires did you use: Ones that fit.
>
> Ken's right that Robert at Airdrome can be unresponsive. I got my own
> tubes and tires before Robert sent me his versions. I like them better
> than what he sent so it worked out. Ken's also right that the hubs are not
> perfectly square. Somehow, though, they have rolled and stopped pretty
> darn well over 700 takeoffs and landings. They are also extremely durable.
>
>
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Dave, my 21" aluminum rims, aluminum nipples and stainless spokes came from
Buchanan's. He, (I forget his name) is quite knowledgeable and understands
what is required-for aircraft use and recommended the type of spokes to
use.
-
What ended up happening was this:
-
I sent one of my hubs to Buchanan's. They made the custom spokes to fit the
rim of my choice and loose-laced one rim to one hub. They sent that assemb
ly along with the rim, nipples and spokes for the other hub. I just copied
the lacing from the completed assembly.- Those spokes were nicely labeled
and there were instructions included as to which set of spokes go where...
it was a non-event really.- I then tightened and trued both wheel assembl
ies.
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I am using band type go-kart brakes. I want to stay as light as I can and I
am really only interested in preventing the plane from rolling down hill-s
ay into another plane or fuel pit.
-
See attached pictures.
-
If you want to discuss this further, please email me off list and I'll help
as much as I can.
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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You should be fine, as long as you balance them as you described. Given a
choice, I'd put the heavy ones as the front spars, both because they are
probably stronger and the less weight aft, the better.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kringle
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:51 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spar weight
I went with the 5" by 3/4" spars and purchased them from Aircraft Spruce.
After cutting them to length and drilling a few holes I noticed a
significant difference in weight. I pulled out my digital scale and found
two of them to weigh about 7.6 lbs while the other two weighed 10.7 lbs.
They both have tight grain so I assumed it must be the moisture content. I
checked and found them both to be at 8%. Should I be concerned? I will
balance the weight by putting a heavy and light one on each wing.
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@Ryan - Good point, but I think slamming the entire weight of the airplane on the
left wheel while it was oriented horizontally, and then dragging the airplane
to a stop on top of the same wheel should qualify as a really, really BIG landing:).
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NX899KP
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
REGCHIEF: You shoulda stopped by! I was hopping rides for corvair college participants.
Next time you're coming through on 35 yell at me. I've moved the plane to San
Marcos. Unless I'm working or out of town, I will meet you at the hangar. Depending
on the day and time Shelley will probably feed you.
I'm serious. We love Piet visits. kevin.purtee@us.army.mil or 512-422-6371
@Oscar: wouldn't THAT be cool!!!! Ferry one of my "hero" airplanes!
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Kevin "Axel" Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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| Subject: | Re: Is there ANYTHING better... |
Jim (M), congratulations. I wish I were to the same point of fabric
covering. Soon, soon. Cheers, Ken
On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Jim Ash <ashcan@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> The same thing, for free?
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Jim Markle <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>>Sent: Mar 14, 2012 1:07 PM
>>To: Pietenpol List <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
>>Subject: Pietenpol-List: Is there ANYTHING better...
>>
>>than a package from Wicks Aircraft???? I say NOT!! :-)
>>
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Is there ANYTHING better... |
Thanks Ken (AND Jim!)...
Actually, I'm barely at that point but I just need to see some progress...and the
tail feathers and center section have just been sitting collecting dust for
several years..I'm tired of seeing so many parts "just one step away from completion"....
Plus, on a recent trip to Georgia I got to spend a couple evenings with Barry Davis
and the rest of the "big Piet" folks...what a pleasure!
Except the part where they brainwashed me (I still don't know how/when it happened)
into ordering materials and coming home all motivated to get to work on my
Piet!
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>From: Ken Bickers <bickers.ken@gmail.com>
>Sent: Mar 14, 2012 3:46 PM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Is there ANYTHING better...
>
>
>Jim (M), congratulations. I wish I were to the same point of fabric
>covering. Soon, soon. Cheers, Ken
>
>On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Jim Ash <ashcan@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> The same thing, for free?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Jim Markle <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
>>>Sent: Mar 14, 2012 1:07 PM
>>>To: Pietenpol List <pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
>>>Subject: Pietenpol-List: Is there ANYTHING better...
>>>
>>>than a package from Wicks Aircraft???? I say NOT!! :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Wow, that's a 41% increase in weight.
What is the species of wood and what are the exact dimensions of these pieces?
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Typical spar lengths..about 13 feet long and made of sitka spruce. I also noticed
the color of the heavier spar is darker. I did what Jack said and made the
heavier ones the front spars.
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
"...@Oscar: wouldn't THAT be cool!!!! Ferry one of my "hero" airplanes!..."
Just wondering...Is that cooler than Jack Phillips ferrying an F-22? I
struggle with these important questions...
Gary from Cool
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:40 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Piet for sale in TX
<kevin.purtee@us.army.mil>
REGCHIEF: You shoulda stopped by! I was hopping rides for corvair college
participants.
Next time you're coming through on 35 yell at me. I've moved the plane to
San Marcos. Unless I'm working or out of town, I will meet you at the
hangar. Depending on the day and time Shelley will probably feed you.
I'm serious. We love Piet visits. kevin.purtee@us.army.mil or 512-422-6371
@Oscar: wouldn't THAT be cool!!!! Ferry one of my "hero" airplanes!
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NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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| Subject: | Model A radiator.... |
Doing some cleaning and would like to say goodbye to an old Model A radiator I've
had for several years. It got banged up during shipping and I'm not even sure
if it's fixable. But I don't want to trash it.....
So, it's available for the cost of shipping (from 74361).
Let me know (offlist) if you're interested.
Jim
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| Subject: | Model A radiator available.... |
Doing some cleaning and would like to say goodbye to an old Model A radiator I've
had for several years. It got banged up during shipping and I'm not even sure
if it's fixable. But I don't want to trash it.....
So, it's available for the cost of shipping (from 74361).
Let me know (offlist) if you're interested.
Jim
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| Subject: | Wing wires and ribs |
Hello,
I am finishing the first wing, and today I put 2 threads to see where the wires
will go through in between the ribs. Look this photo (if you want ;o) )
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EhUVMWzpvDw_ZNBZpDdRX9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
and this one
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9eUA3QFSTDaK3zodEdH-cdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
here are two or thre more photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/105721238882545681618/ConstruccionDeUnPietenpolAirCamper#
I can move them a little far from the rib, but not to much adding something in
the wire end support, but anyway I think the vibration can touch the rib.
How far the wires pass?, I did something wrong?.
regards.
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| Subject: | Re: Piet for sale in TX |
I'm sure Ron would administer a test before permitting a pilot to ferry his airplane.
You would have to know what to put in the radiator (radiator?!), how to
say 'pocketa-pocketa-pocketa' real slowly, and be able to tell time with a sundial
or hourglass. Corvair guys might have a hard time with those kinds of
things ;o)
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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| Subject: | Re: Of electronics and banjos |
Dan, Thanks, The pivot, as per the drawing, is the
two clevis pins at the bottom. The L arm rotates
around the point of the L which lies above the
center of the pads. As the top of the L is sucked
in by the cable the two bolts that go through to
the rear plate and pad pull that plate outwards.
Thus the the pads are pulled toward each other
onto the disc. There's less than 1/16" total
clearance between the pads and disc ( 1/32"
each side) .the back plate is 1/4" thick and doesn't
flex at all. The main plate is 1/8" and flexes a tiny
bit, hardly visible at all.
I have to appologize as I forgot to reduce the
rather large size of the drawing. I always scan
and take pics at high rez then reduce them. This
makes a huge difference when someone wants
to enlarge them. They go a lot larger before
becoming fuzzy than if you start small.
Anyway, here it is again in more reasonable size.
The pivot is the clevis on the left.
Clif
A mile of road will take you a mile, but a mile of runway will take you
anywhere.
>
> Clif,
>
how do they work?
> Thanks,
> Dan
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Sounds great! Quieter than I anticipated.
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Billy McCaskill
Urbana, IL
tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon
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| Subject: | Wing wires and ribs |
Mario
No you did not do anything wrong. Ii is quite common for the cross wire to
hit the rib upright. You can move the rib over a bit so it will clear. I
didn't notice this until it was too late and I had to cut away the rib brace
then add a reinforcement to the upright.
Chris
Sacramento, Ca
Westcoastpiet.com
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of giacummo
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:22 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wing wires and ribs
--> <mario.giacummo@gmail.com>
Hello,
I am finishing the first wing, and today I put 2 threads to see where the
wires will go through in between the ribs. Look this photo (if you want ;o)
)
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EhUVMWzpvDw_ZNBZpDdRX9MTjNZETYmyPJy0li
ipFm0?feat=directlink
and this one
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9eUA3QFSTDaK3zodEdH-cdMTjNZETYmyPJy0li
ipFm0?feat=directlink
here are two or thre more photos:
https://picasaweb.google.com/105721238882545681618/ConstruccionDeUnPietenpol
AirCamper#
I can move them a little far from the rib, but not to much adding something
in the wire end support, but anyway I think the vibration can touch the
rib.
How far the wires pass?, I did something wrong?.
regards.
--------
Mario Giacummo
http://vgmk1.blogspot.com
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