---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/27/12: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:20 AM - Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware (tdudley@umn.edu) 2. 10:49 AM - Re: Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware (John Francis) 3. 10:51 AM - Turnbuckle barrels for sale (899PM) 4. 11:08 AM - Re: Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware (Jim Boyer) 5. 02:30 PM - Pitenpol Air CAmper Prop Size (Mike Lambeth) 6. 05:18 PM - Milestone (Jack) 7. 05:36 PM - Re: Milestone (Gary Boothe) 8. 06:28 PM - Re: Milestone (Jim Boyer) 9. 06:29 PM - Re: Milestone (Jim Boyer) 10. 07:29 PM - Re: Milestone (Mark Roberts) 11. 10:21 PM - Re: Milestone (Billy McCaskill) 12. 11:20 PM - Re: Milestone (aerocarjake) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:20:06 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware From: "tdudley@umn.edu" Hey all, Having read about the recent completions/near completions of the projects on this list lately, and being inspired, I just wanted to share an update. I've been building my Pietenpol Air Camper for just over a year and a half and so far have completed the fuselage, tail section, center section, and have2/3rds of the left wing done. I had an EAA Technical Advisor and another EAA member from the local chapter visit today for inspection/suggestions. They were really helpful and said all is looking good. It was a satisfying visit, to say the least. As an aside, I told them I was about to place an order for AN hardware, turnbuckles, etc. It so happens the Bellanca Super Viking was made in Alexandria, MN (where I live) and they said they might have some of the hardware available in the old factory. It was like a grocery store--aisles of bolts, washers, cable, aileron hinges, pulleys--pretty much anything you might need right there for the picking (at a good price). It just goes to show that aviation and this hobby is filled with lots of great people and a lot of great help that isn't too far away. Anyway, just wanted to share my excitement. I am really looking forward to my second Brodhead trip in a few weeks. Tom Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376713#376713 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:49:31 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware From: "John Francis" Tom, I had my first tech advisor visit as well. Kinda makes you feel good when he (or she) says all looks good. Be certain to wear a name tag at Brodhead as I would like to meet you. John -------- John Francis Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376719#376719 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:51:57 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Turnbuckle barrels for sale From: "899PM" I am interested in seeing if a decent experimental/homebuilt market exists for AN155-16S & AN155-32S turnbuckle barrels. I can produce these new barrels, which are gaged to ASME/ANSI B1.3-2007 specs, for about $3.50 a barrel in quantities of (1000) and still make a small profit. Spread the word and reply to aircraftturnbuckles@yahoo.com with your thoughts and suggestions. These turnbuckles will be manufactured in Waukesha, Wisconsin, by a company that has been very successful at KEEPING products made here in the good ol USA! Mike Cushway -------- PAPA MIKE Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376722#376722 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:08:49 AM PST US From: Jim Boyer Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Progress, a clean bill of health, and hardware As an aside, I told them I was about to place an order for AN hardware, turnbuckles, etc. It so happens the Bellanca Super Viking was made in Alexandria, MN (where I live) and they said they might have some of the hardware available in the old factory. It was like a grocery store--aisles of bolts, washers, cable, aileron hinges, pulleys--pretty much anything you might need right there for the picking (at a good price). It just goes to show that aviation and this hobby is filled with lots of great people and a lot of great help that isn't too far away. HI Tom, I used to fly into Alexandria and visit the Bellanca factory. They also made the Bellanca Citabria in Alexandria. I am from Watertown SD and it was just a short flight to Alexandria. Sounds like you are doing fine on the Piet; keep up as you are making very good progress. Cheers, Jim B. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:30:45 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pitenpol Air CAmper Prop Size From: "Mike Lambeth" Hello, I have come across a 1991 Pietenpol Air Camper, Cub gear and wings, and a C-85 engine and McCauley C7441 74" prop. The engine starts and runs well but I'm only getting about 2350 RPM on take off. Does anyone know if all this sounds ok or could I possibly need a smaller prop? -------- Open Cockpit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376734#376734 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:18:33 PM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Milestone Got the gear fitted and welded. A big thank you to Jerry Grogan for assisting with the welding. Starting to re-spoke the rebuilt wheels, life is good. Jack Textor DSM NX1929T ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:36:42 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Milestone Beautiful work, Jack!! Gary Boothe NX308MB Do not archive From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 5:18 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Milestone Got the gear fitted and welded. A big thank you to Jerry Grogan for assisting with the welding. Starting to re-spoke the rebuilt wheels, life is good. <<...>> <<...>> <<...>> <<...>> Jack Textor DSM NX1929T ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:33 PM PST US From: Jim Boyer Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Milestone Hi Jack, Your langing gear looks very good; nice work. Jim B. ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:29 PM PST US From: Jim Boyer Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Milestone Jack, even your landing gear looks good. Darn spelling anyway. Jim B. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:19 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Milestone From: "Mark Roberts" You hast convinced me to build gear like yours. Now to find a good welder... Beautiful work! -------- do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376750#376750 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:21:53 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Milestone From: "Billy McCaskill" Absolutely beautiful, Jack! Great work. 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=376752#376752 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:20:46 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Milestone From: "aerocarjake" Fantastic, just fantastic...!! 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