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1. 08:21 AM - flying formation cross country and avgas prices (Oscar Zuniga)
2. 08:38 AM - Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices (Andrew Eldredge)
3. 08:51 AM - Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices (Ken Bickers)
4. 11:08 AM - Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices (Graham Hansen)
5. 12:30 PM - Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 (Gerry Holland)
6. 02:37 PM - Close to covering (bender)
7. 02:54 PM - Re: Close to covering (brian.e.jardine@l-3com.com)
8. 03:01 PM - Re: Close to covering (shad bell)
9. 03:06 PM - Re: Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 (shad bell)
10. 03:31 PM - Re: Close to covering (Mario Giacummo)
11. 04:11 PM - Re: Close to covering (bender)
12. 04:16 PM - Re: Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 (Ryan Mueller)
13. 04:25 PM - aileron gap (Bob edson)
14. 06:22 PM - Re: Re: Close to covering (shad bell)
15. 06:32 PM - Re: Close to covering (Jack Phillips)
16. 06:37 PM - NX92GB just broke 300 hrs (shad bell)
17. 06:50 PM - Re: aileron gap (Dan Yocum)
18. 06:57 PM - Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs (Dan Yocum)
19. 07:06 PM - Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs (gboothe5@comcast.net)
20. 07:38 PM - Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs (kevinpurtee)
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Subject: | flying formation cross country and avgas prices |
Graham=3B
I am very curious to know what carb you have on your C85. My A65 with Stro
mberg carb never did like auto gas as well as it did avgas=2C but the probl
em I had with it was dribbling from the carb and flooding when trying to st
art the engine using auto gas. I set up the float level very carefully=2C
but there seems to be just enough difference between the viscosity or speci
fic gravity of auto gas and avgas that the float level needs to be adjusted
ever so slightly differently when running one vs. the other. I have since
run the A65 and the A75 exclusively on 100LL but was thinking of trying au
to gas on the A75 in case it was just the Stromberg on the 65 that didn't l
ike auto gas. Cost of fuel is a minor factor=2C given the minimal number o
f hours that I fly=2C but convenience is another matter. There is not avga
s on the field at San Geronimo but there are gas stations up and down the h
ighway from the field and it's far easier to get 5 gallons of auto gas than
it is to fly to Castroville or Hondo to fuel up.
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
Flying Squirrel N2069Z "Rocket"
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Subject: | Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices |
Speaking of Group flights to Broadhead. Is anyone considering making the
trip from the mountain West. I'm THINKING about making the trip, with a
probability less than 0.5. As long as I'm thinking, I thought I'd ask if
anyone was flying from out this way or would be interested in linking up on
the ground.
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Andrew Eldredge
Provo, UT
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Subject: | Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices |
Andrew,
My son, Kevin, and I will be flying to Brodhead in our Pacer. Our
Pietenpol project is at least another year from being ready to make
the trip. We're in northern Colorado in Longmont. Weather-depending,
we'll plan to head for Wisconsin on Thursday, July 19.
I don't know if any of the local flyable or soon-to-be flyable
Pietenpols will be there. I can check with Jack Greiner to see if he
is flying in again this year. Likewise, I'll be happy to check with
Rick Holland to see what his status is.
Cheers, Ken
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On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Andrew Eldredge
<andrew.eldredge@gmail.com> wrote:
> Speaking of Group flights to Broadhead. Is anyone considering making the
> trip from the mountain West. I'm THINKING about making the trip, with a
> probability less than 0.5. As long as I'm thinking, I thought I'd ask if
> anyone was flying from out this way or would be interested in linking up on
> the ground.
>
> --
> Andrew Eldredge
> Provo, UT
>
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Subject: | Re: flying formation cross country and avgas prices |
Oscar;
The carburetor on my Piet's C85 is a Stromberg. It doesn't leak or
overflow with auto gas, but does seem to run a bit rich when starting
and warming up. Hence the roughness when increasing the revs through the
1000 to 1300 RPM range. Once it "clears its throat", so to speak, it
operates normally. The specific gravity of our auto gas seems to be
close to that of avgas and I use the specified float level for the
Stromberg carbs. Perhaps the SG of auto gas is variable according to
region and yours may differ from ours. I dunno. The addition of ethanol
may affect the SG, too.
My Wag-A-Bond's (Piper PA17 clone) A65 has a Stromberg carburetor and in
530 hours has never tasted avgas. I have been conducting an experiment
to see how an A65 would do using auto gas exclusively. So far, so good.
(It does exhibit the same behaviour as the C85 in the Pietenpol, but not
to the same degree.)
I agree with you in that the price difference between avgas and auto gas
is not too significant considering the amount of fuel we use and it is
often a matter of convenience when choosing one over the other. That
said, I hate auto gas because it smells bad and stinks up everything it
touches. Avgas has a pleasant odor; one of the smells that stimulate old
aviators to go flying.
Cheers,
Graham Hansen (Pietenpol CF-AUN)
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Subject: | Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 |
Oscar Hi!
I use only Mogas (unleaded) in my Continental A75 with Stromberg Carb.
No problems with performance or odd behaviour.
I can and would use Avgas if that only available. ONly mixed the fuel on pick up
but no problems.
Regards
Gerry
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Subject: | Close to covering |
I think i'm getting close to taking it all apart and varnishing..then fabric..
Made a windshield for the back seat today. Lucked in to some "scrap" lexan for
$5.. a 1 foot by 5 foot piece..
been fitting the cowling too.. a little metal shrinking around the edges to tighten
things up..
Its gonna be weird not to see all those sticks..
jeff faith
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Subject: | Close to covering |
Looks great Jeff.....How long did it take to build, it seems like only 6
months. :)
Brian
SLC-Ut
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bender
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:37 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Close to covering
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I think i'm getting close to taking it all apart and varnishing..then
fabric..
Made a windshield for the back seat today. Lucked in to some "scrap"
lexan for $5.. a 1 foot by 5 foot piece..
been fitting the cowling too.. a little metal shrinking around the edges
to tighten things up..
Its gonna be weird not to see all those sticks..
jeff faith
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Subject: | Re: Close to covering |
1 foot wide may not be wide enough, and I don't think 5 feet will fit under
the wing unless you really lengthened your cabanes.
-
Just kidding ya, good to hear about all the progress you guys are making.
-
Shad
>
I think i'm getting close to taking it all apart and varnishing..then fabri
c..
Made a windshield for the back seat today. Lucked in to some "scrap" lexan
for $5.. a 1 foot by 5 foot piece..
been fitting the cowling too.. a little metal shrinking around the edges to
tighten things up..
Its gonna be weird not to see all those sticks..
jeff faith
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Subject: | Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 |
Do strombergs have any rubber seats, seals in them?- I have a old farmall
tractor that I put a carb rebuild kit in a couple years ago, within 5 days
the neoprene seat on the float valve swelled up and caused the float valve
to stick closed, caused by alcohol in the fuel.- It's just a wild guess
anymore if there is alchol in there or not, reguardless of what the pump sa
ys.
p.s. put the old brass seat back in and it ran like a top
Shad
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--- On Wed, 5/16/12, Gerry Holland <gholland@content-stream.co.uk> wrote:
From: Gerry Holland <gholland@content-stream.co.uk>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75
m.co.uk>
Oscar Hi!
I use only Mogas (unleaded) in my Continental A75 with Stromberg Carb.
No problems with performance or odd behaviour.
I can and would use Avgas if that only available. ONly mixed the fuel on pi
ck up but no problems.
Regards
Gerry
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Subject: | Re: Close to covering |
Uau!!! what a place!!!!! very nice squeleton, congratulations.
Mario Giacummo
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2012/5/16 bender <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
> jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
>
> I think i'm getting close to taking it all apart and varnishing..then
> fabric..
> Made a windshield for the back seat today. Lucked in to some "scrap" lexan
> for $5.. a 1 foot by 5 foot piece..
> been fitting the cowling too.. a little metal shrinking around the edges
> to tighten things up..
> Its gonna be weird not to see all those sticks..
>
> jeff faith
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Subject: | Re: Close to covering |
i glued the first rib together on November 1st 2010.... so a year in a half in..
BTW its about 565 lbs right now
it is a nice place... i work on corporate jets for a living and they are nice
enough to let me use the space... that helps build time as its right there at
work when the jet is out i'm kinda free
jeff
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Subject: | Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75 |
If I recall, depending on the last time/how the carb has been serviced,
they could have Delrin (or maybe even neoprene) tipped float
needles....those are not compatible with mogas, so one would need to change
to a stainless steel needle. A little lapping in of the needle to the seat
can help prevent/resolve leakage....
Ryan
On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 5:05 PM, shad bell <aviatorbell@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Do strombergs have any rubber seats, seals in them? I have a old farmall
> tractor that I put a carb rebuild kit in a couple years ago, within 5 days
> the neoprene seat on the float valve swelled up and caused the float valve
> to stick closed, caused by alcohol in the fuel. It's just a wild guess
> anymore if there is alchol in there or not, reguardless of what the pump
> says.
> p.s. put the old brass seat back in and it ran like a top
> Shad
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> --- On *Wed, 5/16/12, Gerry Holland <gholland@content-stream.co.uk>*wrote:
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> From: Gerry Holland <gholland@content-stream.co.uk>
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Avgas use in Continental A65 or A75
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 3:25 PM
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> gholland@content-stream.co.uk<http://us.mc1621.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gholland@content-stream.co.uk>
> >
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> Oscar Hi!
> I use only Mogas (unleaded) in my Continental A75 with Stromberg Carb.
> No problems with performance or odd behaviour.
> I can and would use Avgas if that only available. ONly mixed the fuel on
> pick up but no problems.
> Regards
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We filled the gap to where we have 1/8/ inch gap.Is that enough or do we
need to seal it completely, if so what is the best way. We ordered new
bolts for the cabanes and wings and as soon as they arrive we can
install the center section and wings. Getting closer to final assembly.
Bob
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Subject: | Re: Close to covering |
Jeff, I also work on corporate jets (as of feb., was an airline guy), It mu
st be handy having your project around during the day, to look at during th
e down time and plan your next move day by day.- Looks nice, hope to meet
you at Brodhead some day.- By the way send me an e-mail off list, If you
ever need outbase service in Columbus Ohio give me a shout, and if you hav
e the facilities I might be able to send you some work as well.
-
Shad
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--- On Wed, 5/16/12, bender <jfaith@solairusaviation.com> wrote:
From: bender <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Close to covering
>
i glued the first rib together on November 1st 2010.... so a year in a half
in..
BTW its about 565 lbs right now
it is a nice place... i work on corporate jets for a living and they are ni
ce enough to let me use the space... that helps build time as its right the
re at work when the jet is out i'm kinda free
jeff
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Subject: | Close to covering |
Looking GREAT, Jeff!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bender
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:37 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Close to covering
I think i'm getting close to taking it all apart and varnishing..then
fabric..
Made a windshield for the back seat today. Lucked in to some "scrap" lexan
for $5.. a 1 foot by 5 foot piece..
been fitting the cowling too.. a little metal shrinking around the edges to
tighten things up..
Its gonna be weird not to see all those sticks..
jeff faith
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Subject: | NX92GB just broke 300 hrs |
Well I got the flying bug this evening after I got home from work, needed s
ome crosswind practice, and had 12-15 across the runway so I went.- I was
looking at the tach about 10 min into the flight and noticed 3 tenths more
is 300hrs.- So I flew down south at about a million mph, turned around a
nd was almost keeping pace with the cars below.- I tried to 'hover" over
the airport, but did not quite have the headwind (or horse power) to do it,
so I flew the traffic pattern, and came around for a one wheeler and put h
er away.- 300.0 hrs on the tach as she sits.- The house work ain't done
, but I needed the vacation.- Saturday morning is a pankake Breakfast ove
r in Delaware, OH-with Dad's EAA chapter-, so thats my only break for t
his weekend.- I might have to tell 'The Boss", I got lost on the way home
, and had to divert for a fuel stop if I get home a little later than plann
ed.- After that its back to the grunt work.-
-
p.s.-To any Ohio piets within 1 hrs flight time of DLZ, they have the bes
t-breakfst in town, at the airport, with airplanes, and they have coffee
too!
-
Shad
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Jack used duct tape. I've got blue painters tape (still). Some strips of le
ather, pleather, or naugahyde rubber cemented in place will do the trick. A
nd yes, seal 'em tight - it makes a world of difference.
Dan
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"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."
On May 16, 2012, at 6:24 PM, "Bob edson" <robertse@centurytel.net> wrote:
> We filled the gap to where we have 1/8/ inch gap.Is that enough or do we n
eed to seal it completely, if so what is the best way. We ordered new bolts f
or the cabanes and wings and as soon as they arrive we can install the cente
r section and wings. Getting closer to final assembly. Bob
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Subject: | Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs |
> p.s. To any Ohio piets within 1 hrs flight time of DLZ, they have the best
breakfst in town, at the airport, with airplanes, and they have coffee too!
>
Does it taste like crap? It's only pancake breakfast worthy if it tastes li
ke crap.
Congrats on 300.00 hrs. That's pretty cool. I look at you and Bender and D
on (my personal, sleepless, 4-child hero) and get to thinking that maybe I c
an find the time to build a Piet, too. I think I'm closing in on the magic G
ary from Cool rib count number. Hopefully, I can push through it... The pro
blem is, of course, owning a perfectly fine flying Piet which usually takes u
p any free time, already.
Ah well,
Dan
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Subject: | Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs |
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Subject: | Re: NX92GB just broke 300 hrs |
Congratulations, Shad! That's pretty darned cool.
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Kevin "Axel" Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/San Marcos, TX
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