---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/17/12: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:53 AM - Re: Bungees (Jack Phillips) 2. 07:28 AM - Jerry's first flight (Douwe Blumberg) 3. 08:29 AM - Re: First flight (Amsafetyc) 4. 08:46 AM - Re: Jerry's first flight (V Groah) 5. 10:06 AM - Re: First flight (airlion) 6. 10:31 AM - Re: First flight (Michael Perez) 7. 10:38 AM - Re: First flight (Bill Church) 8. 12:33 PM - Re: First flight (Kyle85) 9. 02:01 PM - Re: First flight (Jerry Dotson) 10. 07:11 PM - Re: First flight (aerocarjake) 11. 07:19 PM - How it's made: Airplanes (Mark Roberts) 12. 09:30 PM - Re: How it's made: Airplanes (Gary Boothe) 13. 09:55 PM - Re: First flight (Billy McCaskill) 14. 09:57 PM - Re: Bungees (Billy McCaskill) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:53:07 AM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Bungees About 10 years ago. Seriously, I get about 3 - 4 years from a set of bungees, but they tend to wear out by chafing rather than age. Mine is the straight axle gear and the bungees chafe against the V-block. If you have the split axle gear, there's no reason to cahnge them until you start seeing sagging indicating a reduction in elasticity. Still, I'd think 10 years would be approaching the limit. They are made of natural rubber and they do age. Jack Phillips NX899JP Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Ruse Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:42 PM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Bungees Speaking of bungees, what is the normal lifespan for bungees? Mine are 13 years old, when should I replace them? Steve Ruse Norman, OK On Jun 16, 2012, at 6:01 PM, V Groah wrote: Talk to Mike. I helped him with ours and they seem ok. I would take photos of the hold downs but the plane is now at Porterville airport 30 miles away. I would be glad to next week. Mike used vice grips on the waste end for a handle to pull the tension. We used a strap clamp, and a second safety clamp to secure the ends. We put all we had into it. Yes it takes two to do it right. Vic do not archive _____ From: gboothe5@comcast.net Subject: Pietenpol-List: Bungees After removing the wings from yesterday's W&B, my son is going to help with the ever-loving bungees. Advice is encouraged. Gary Boothe NX308MB ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:28:45 AM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Jerry's first flight CONGRATULATIONS JERRY! I concur with others that each "first flight" announcement spurs me on towards the finish line!! All covered up!!! Am taping now. I'm hoping to be spraying next week. Douwe ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:29:04 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First flight From: Amsafetyc Great job Jerry, congratulations! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 16, 2012, at 5:23 PM, "Jerry Dotson" wrote: > > I flew my Piet the first time today. It went great. Climb was good. I climbed to 2500 AGL and cyl head temp stayed in the 400 degree range and oil temp got to 180. I have no real idea what it speed really is..... I didn't get in a hurry. Most of the flight was at 1900 and indicated 70-75. Again I have no idea as to the accuracy of my airspeed. Still smiling. I landed at my brother's runway (55FD). It will stay there until I am comfortable in it. His runway is a lot longer than mine. There are 2 videos on Facebook if you want a look see. > > do not archive > > -------- > Jerry Dotson > 59 Daniel Johnson Rd > Baker, FL 32531 > > Firt flight June 15,2012 > Started building NX510JD July, 2009 > 21" wheels > Lycoming O-235 C2C > Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375819#375819 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:44 AM PST US From: V Groah Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Jerry's first flight Wow=2C Douwe=2C you are really moving along. You too will be in the air so on at that rate. It will be nice to see yours done again. Seems to be a b unch of us finishing at about the same time. That is exiting. Ps I love your art work!!!!!!!!! Vic NX414MV do not archive From: douweblumberg@earthlink.net Subject: Pietenpol-List: Jerry's first flight CONGRATULATIONS JERRY! I concur with others that each =93first flight=94 announcement spurs me on towards the finish line!! All covered up!!! Am taping now. I=92m hoping to be spraying next week=85 Douwe ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:06:38 AM PST US From: airlion Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First flight Congrats Jerry. You are on top of the world now. Definitely plan on Tripple Tree if you can't make it to Brodhead. Gardiner --- On Sat, 6/16/12, Jerry Dotson wrote: > From: Jerry Dotson > Subject: Pietenpol-List: First flight > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 5:23 PM > --> Pietenpol-List message posted > by: "Jerry Dotson" > > I flew my Piet the first time today. It went great. Climb > was good. I climbed to 2500 AGL and cyl head temp stayed in > the 400 degree range and oil temp got to 180. I have no real > idea what it speed really is..... I didn't get in a hurry. > Most of the flight was at 1900 and indicated 70-75. Again I > have no idea as to the accuracy of my airspeed. Still > smiling. I landed at my brother's runway (55FD). It will > stay there until I am comfortable in it. His runway is a lot > longer than mine. There are 2 videos on Facebook if you want > a look see. > > do not archive > > -------- > Jerry Dotson > 59 Daniel Johnson Rd > Baker, FL 32531 > > Firt flight June 15,2012 > Started building NX510JD July, 2009 > 21" wheels > Lycoming O-235 C2C > Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375819#375819 > > > > > > > > Email Forum - > - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > List Contribution Web Site - > -Matt > Dralle, List Admin. > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:31:29 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First flight Nice job for sure!- I concur...you first time fliers keep me motivated to get there myself and join the ranks of builder/flier Michael Perez Pietenpol HINT Videos Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:38:10 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight From: "Bill Church" Well done, Jerry. Congrats. Bill C. do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375917#375917 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:33:04 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight From: "Kyle85" Checked out the videos on Facebook! You have built a fine looking airplane. Your aviator skills appear to match your craftsmanship. Just got in from gluing up a few parts. Figure I will be where you are in 5 years or so, thanks for helping us aspiring Piet pilots keep our eye on the prize! Kyle -------- Airspeed, altitude or brains: Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375927#375927 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:01:28 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight From: "Jerry Dotson" Thanks good Pietenpol people. I might get to fly again this afternoon. I had an issue with a sparkplug this morning. Mag check and the right mag had a dead plug......well I didn't have a spare so after digging through several piles of sparkplugs at 18FD I finally got a used one. That in no way has dampened my spirits. Still have this silly grin on my face(see pic). do not archive -------- Jerry Dotson 59 Daniel Johnson Rd Baker, FL 32531 First flight June 16,2012 Started building July, 2009 21" wheels Lycoming O-235 C2C Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375931#375931 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/a59_130.jpg ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:11:09 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight From: "aerocarjake" Hope the smile lasts for a LONG time...!! Do not archive -------- Jake Schultz - curator, Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375951#375951 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:19:00 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: How it's made: Airplanes From: Mark Roberts Funny... I didn't see ONE piece of spruce in the whole thing... NOT ONE! And they call it an airplane??! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LhN_T5tGK8&feature=youtube_gdata_player ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 09:30:18 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: How it's made: Airplanes Careful, Mark! Gary Boothe NX308MB Original Poplar Piet Copy Kat Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 7:19 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: How it's made: Airplanes --> Funny... I didn't see ONE piece of spruce in the whole thing... NOT ONE! And they call it an airplane??! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LhN_T5tGK8&feature=youtube_gdata_player ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:55:14 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight From: "Billy McCaskill" Jake, I'm sure Jerry's grin will last a long time- that's why they call it permagrin. I don't think 36 grit could remove that! Great job Jerry, congrats on a beautiful Piet! do not archive -------- Billy McCaskill Baker, LA tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375956#375956 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:57:11 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Bungees From: "Billy McCaskill" I was going to answer with "the day BEFORE they break", but I like Jack's answer better. do not archive -------- Billy McCaskill Baker, LA tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=375957#375957 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.