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1. 04:22 AM - Re: Cockpit Covers (Jack Phillips)
2. 04:46 AM - Re: Cockpit Covers (helspersew@aol.com)
3. 07:54 AM - Re: Bill's taxiing!! (K5YAC)
4. 08:20 AM - Re: Cockpit Covers (Gary Boothe)
5. 08:55 AM - Re: Exaust stack,Brodhead (shad bell)
6. 09:05 AM - Re: I've bought a Piet! (K5YAC)
7. 09:37 AM - Re: Re: I've bought a Piet! (Gary Boothe)
8. 12:21 PM - Re: I've bought a Piet! (K5YAC)
9. 01:38 PM - Re: Re: I've bought a Piet! (Gary Boothe)
10. 01:56 PM - Re: Re: I've bought a Piet! (Kip and Beth Gardner)
11. 01:58 PM - Re: Cockpit Covers (Gary Boothe)
12. 03:39 PM - Re: Re:Pietenpol fly In at Brodhead (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB)
13. 04:07 PM - Re: Re: I've bought a Piet! (Peter W Johnson)
14. 09:22 PM - gap seals (Douwe Blumberg)
15. 09:59 PM - Re: gap seals (IT Girl)
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Gary,
I used Sunbrella, (used sailcovers for sailboats, which are constantly
exposed to sun and rain) which I bought at West Marine.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId
=107205
<http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productI
d=107205&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50821&subdeptNum=5
0833&classNum=50834>
&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50821&subdeptNum=50833&cla
ssNum=50834
It is available in many colors - you're bound to find one that will go well
with your color scheme. They also sell snap grommet kits to apply the snaps
to the fabric.
My wife sewed mine for me and they have served me well for 8 years,
including some horrendous thunderstorms at Brodhead. And in the winter, I
fly with the front cover in place to lesson the cold. It seems to be about
2 knots faster with the front 'pit covered.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Boothe
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 7:39 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
I did the requisite matronics search and found a few vague references to
some generic covering materials. Does anyone have a specific product or
supplier that they like?
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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| Subject: | Re: Cockpit Covers |
Gary,
The best type of material in my opinion, for a general airplane cover is vi
nyl-coated (or laminated) polyester. This is essentially a sandwitch of vin
yl/polyester/vinyl. Try to get the light stuff, maybe 10 oz. per sq. yard.
It comes in a wide variety of colors. The other materials suggested have th
eir drawbacks. Canvas (cotton) is not dimensionally stable (shrinks and str
etches) and sometimes is not color fast. Last year, for lack of time I just
slobbed together those two yellow covers, made from vinyl-laminated polyes
ter (see the current issue of BPA News). These were OK but wholly inadequat
e for the rains we got last year at Brodhead. When the rain falls in the "t
ray" area of the Model A installation, the water makes its way back and fil
ls the fuselage. A few weeks back I made a simple rectangular cover that at
taches in the front to the two prop blades with straps, covers the entire e
ngine, center section, and rear cockpit, attaching to the fuse right behind
the rear pit with straps that gird the underside of the fuse. This is now
standard equipment in my Piet traveling equipment. I actually used a fabric
called Stamoid, which is a little lighter than what I mentioned above, but
the stuff is prohibitively expensive. As I stated before, I would not reco
mmend canvas of any sort, or Sunbrella (woven acrylic). I know the Sunbrell
a is widely used for boat covers and awnings, but years ago I made a boat c
over for my Dad;s pontoon, and I was not happy with the wearability (it wor
e through at the corners pretty fast.)
I recently also fabricated a special front cockpit bag that snaps into plac
e along the inside perimeter of the front pit, at the longeron level. When
you come to Brodhead I'll show you all of this stuff I am mentioning. If th
e covers you want will also act as individual in-flight pit covers, I could
see the suitability of (expanded vinyl, or "Naugahyde") because it stretch
es and would look nice when snapped around the outside perimeter of the pit
(I think Mike Cuy has this type).
Hope this was not too rambling,
Dan Helsper
Puryear, TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Boothe <gboothe5@comcast.net>
Sent: Fri, Jun 29, 2012 9:35 pm
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Good idea about the turn buttons, Skip! I had those on my old MGA many year
s ago, but didn=99t know what they were called.
Of course, I don=99t have any PIC time in a Piet, yet, but I fully ex
pect to not fly with the rear cockpit covered, either. :-l
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of skipgadd@earthlink.net
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 7:23 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Gary,
I used the best vinyl I could get from the local fabric shop, on Felix. Use
d Turn Button Fasteners on the front pit and just snaps on the back pit, I
never fly with the back pit covered.
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Boothe
Sent: 6/29/2012 7:40:17 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
I did the requisite matronics search and found a few vague references to so
me generic covering materials. Does anyone have a specific product or suppl
ier that they like?
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
<>
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
http://forums.matronics.com
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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| Subject: | Re: Bill's taxiing!! |
Very nice!
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Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing Gear
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Thanks to Shelley, Jerry, John, Skip, Jack, and Dan! I=99ll see
you all in couple weeks
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
helspersew@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 4:46 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Gary,
The best type of material in my opinion, for a general airplane cover is
vinyl-coated (or laminated) polyester. This is essentially a sandwitch
of vinyl/polyester/vinyl. Try to get the light stuff, maybe 10 oz. per
sq. yard. It comes in a wide variety of colors. The other materials
suggested have their drawbacks. Canvas (cotton) is not dimensionally
stable (shrinks and stretches) and sometimes is not color fast. Last
year, for lack of time I just slobbed together those two yellow covers,
made from vinyl-laminated polyester (see the current issue of BPA News).
These were OK but wholly inadequate for the rains we got last year at
Brodhead. When the rain falls in the "tray" area of the Model A
installation, the water makes its way back and fills the fuselage. A few
weeks back I made a simple rectangular cover that attaches in the front
to the two prop blades with straps, covers the entire engine, center
section, and rear cockpit, attaching to the fuse right behind the rear
pit with straps that gird the underside of the fuse. This is now
standard equipment in my Piet traveling equipment. I actually used a
fabric called Stamoid, which is a little lighter than what I mentioned
above, but the stuff is prohibitively expensive. As I stated before, I
would not recommend canvas of any sort, or Sunbrella (woven acrylic). I
know the Sunbrella is widely used for boat covers and awnings, but years
ago I made a boat cover for my Dad;s pontoon, and I was not happy with
the wearability (it wore through at the corners pretty fast.)
I recently also fabricated a special front cockpit bag that snaps into
place along the inside perimeter of the front pit, at the longeron
level. When you come to Brodhead I'll show you all of this stuff I am
mentioning. If the covers you want will also act as individual in-flight
pit covers, I could see the suitability of (expanded vinyl, or
"Naugahyde") because it stretches and would look nice when snapped
around the outside perimeter of the pit (I think Mike Cuy has this
type).
Hope this was not too rambling,
Dan Helsper
Puryear, TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Boothe < <mailto:gboothe5@comcast.net> gboothe5@comcast.net>
pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 29, 2012 9:35 pm
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Good idea about the turn buttons, Skip! I had those on my old MGA many
years ago, but didn=99t know what they were called.
Of course, I don=99t have any PIC time in a Piet, yet, but I fully
expect to not fly with the rear cockpit covered, either. :-l
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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From: <mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com>
owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [
<mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com?>
mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
<mailto:skipgadd@earthlink.net> skipgadd@earthlink.net
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 7:23 PM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Gary,
I used the best vinyl I could get from the local fabric shop, on Felix.
Used Turn Button Fasteners on the front pit and just snaps on the back
pit, I never fly with the back pit covered.
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:gboothe5@comcast.net> Gary Boothe
Sent: 6/29/2012 7:40:17 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
I did the requisite matronics search and found a few vague references to
some generic covering materials. Does anyone have a specific product or
supplier that they like?
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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| Subject: | Re: Exaust stack,Brodhead |
Steve, The scuffing would not be a problem as our heat muff is actually a h
alf diameter pipe welded to the bottom of the exaust stack, with an outlet
going to the carb heat box.- Might have to give it a go.- The pipe is o
nly 18 inches long or so, so 20-50 bucks aint too bad if I get 15 years out
of it.
-
Thanks for the input,
Shad
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--- On Fri, 6/29/12, steve@wotelectronics.com <steve@wotelectronics.com> wr
ote:
From: steve@wotelectronics.com <steve@wotelectronics.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Exaust stack,Brodhead
Shad,
A couple years ago I replaced my old mild steel stacks (they were modified
Aeronca) as they had deteriorated. -I made mild steel straight stacks the
n had them ceramic coated by a local shop, it cost $100 for all four. -Th
ey charged by the foot, and mine are about 15" long I believe, so the rate
must've been about $20/foot. -The ceramic coating looks great, like bare,
fresh metal and I'd guess they'll look this good for at least 15 years, th
e ceramic coating is very durable. -The challenge will be protecting the
coating from getting scuffed by the heat muff. -I'd like to try using sma
ll amounts of fiberglass header wrap between the muff and exhaust to keep t
hem from getting scratched.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.
Steve Ruse
Norman, OK-
On 2012-06-28 21:01, shad bell wrote:
Well, Fell'ers I might try Brodhead if I get the Thurs and following Monday
off.- Dad is probably going to sit this one out (even though he has the
cofortable sleeping quarters).- I have to weld up a new exaust for the r/
h side with a heat muff for the carb heat.- It has cracked once before, o
n our 1st time at Brodhead, that weld repair has reached it's end of its us
efull life.- Dad ordered the flanges, now I need to get the tubing.- Th
e current exaust is stainless, I was wondering how long anyone out there's
mild steel exausts are holding up.- I can weld mild steel, never tried mu
ch stainless (I got 8 hrs out of my last exaust repair using acetylene and
mild steel rod).- I might just pay the welder across the street to weld a
stainless stack with his TIG-after I cut out all the parts, but I am stu
born and like to do it myself.- Also wondering if anyone here has ceramic
oated there mild steel exaust pipes, and how expensive it is.
-
Hope to see you all in a few weeks,
Shad
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Hi Peter, and congrats on your new wings!
The outfit that I would recommend is Viking Packing Specialist located here in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. These guys manufacture all kinds of custom shipping containers
for individuals, airlines, Department of Defense and other government agencies.
They once packaged an F-15 eagle for shipment to a museum.
The owner of the company is an avid aviator and EAA member who also owns a very active flight school on my home field, so he is aware of the needs and concerns involved with handling aircraft. You can read a little about their operation here http://vikingpacking.com/
If you call 1-800-788-8525 and ask for Michelle, she can help you. I have already
contacted the owner to give him an idea of what it is you are wanting to ship
(he knows what a Pietenpol is)... he will brief Michelle on the job.
He said that they prefer that the aircraft be disassembled to is shipping configuration
in order to simply package the items and get them on their way, but he
said that they would take care of disassembly if necessary. I would imagine
that the disassembly operation would occur in Beggs, OK prior to any movement,
which is only about 45 minutes south of Tulsa... I could probably round up a
few Pietenpol builders to oversee and advise on that part of the operation if
it were necessary.
I'm not sure what other options there may be in Oklahoma, but this is one that
I know of. They are a very reputable and respected outfit. I've been to their
facility and it is amazing. I'd say that you could certainly ship your new
bird with confidence using Viking.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing Gear
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376915#376915
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Nice, Mark! You have great connections!
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of K5YAC
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:05 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: I've bought a Piet!
Hi Peter, and congrats on your new wings!
The outfit that I would recommend is Viking Packing Specialist located here
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These guys manufacture all kinds of custom shipping
containers for individuals, airlines, Department of Defense and other
government agencies. They once packaged an F-15 eagle for shipment to a
museum.
The owner of the company is an avid aviator and EAA member who also owns a
very active flight school on my home field, so he is aware of the needs and
concerns involved with handling aircraft. You can read a little about their
operation here http://vikingpacking.com/
If you call 1-800-788-8525 and ask for Michelle, she can help you. I have
already contacted the owner to give him an idea of what it is you are
wanting to ship (he knows what a Pietenpol is)... he will brief Michelle on
the job.
He said that they prefer that the aircraft be disassembled to is shipping
configuration in order to simply package the items and get them on their
way, but he said that they would take care of disassembly if necessary. I
would imagine that the disassembly operation would occur in Beggs, OK prior
to any movement, which is only about 45 minutes south of Tulsa... I could
probably round up a few Pietenpol builders to oversee and advise on that
part of the operation if it were necessary.
I'm not sure what other options there may be in Oklahoma, but this is one
that I know of. They are a very reputable and respected outfit. I've been
to their facility and it is amazing. I'd say that you could certainly ship
your new bird with confidence using Viking.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing
Gear
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376915#376915
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Just realized that I misread the location... Braggs, not Beggs. Oh well, Braggs
is not too much further away. Maybe a little over an hour from Tulsa. Sure
am glad it didn't turn out to be in western OK!
@Gary... Glad someone has a favorable impression of me. More often than not I
get suspicious looks from people when they hear that I associate with guys named
Markle, Recine, Booth, Purtee, etc.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing Gear
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Avoid anyone named, "Booth!"
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of K5YAC
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:21 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: I've bought a Piet!
Just realized that I misread the location... Braggs, not Beggs. Oh well,
Braggs is not too much further away. Maybe a little over an hour from
Tulsa. Sure am glad it didn't turn out to be in western OK!
@Gary... Glad someone has a favorable impression of me. More often than not
I get suspicious looks from people when they hear that I associate with guys
named Markle, Recine, Booth, Purtee, etc.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing
Gear
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376924#376924
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Especially if you are named Lincoln?
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On Jun 30, 2012, at 4:38 PM, Gary Boothe wrote:
> >
>
> Avoid anyone named, "Booth!"
>
> Gary Boothe
> NX308MB
> Do not archive
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of K5YAC
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:21 PM
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: I've bought a Piet!
>
>
> Just realized that I misread the location... Braggs, not Beggs. Oh
> well,
> Braggs is not too much further away. Maybe a little over an hour from
> Tulsa. Sure am glad it didn't turn out to be in western OK!
>
> @Gary... Glad someone has a favorable impression of me. More often
> than not
> I get suspicious looks from people when they hear that I associate
> with guys
> named Markle, Recine, Booth, Purtee, etc.
>
> --------
> Mark Chouinard
> Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on
> Landing
> Gear
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376924#376924
>
>
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Jack! Who thinks this far in advance?! Definitely not I.
Gary Boothe
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Phillips
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 4:22 AM
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
Gary,
I used Sunbrella, (used sailcovers for sailboats, which are constantly
exposed to sun and rain) which I bought at West Marine.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId
=107205
<http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productI
d=107205&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50821&subdeptNum=5
0833&classNum=50834>
&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50821&subdeptNum=50833&cla
ssNum=50834
It is available in many colors - you're bound to find one that will go well
with your color scheme. They also sell snap grommet kits to apply the snaps
to the fabric.
My wife sewed mine for me and they have served me well for 8 years,
including some horrendous thunderstorms at Brodhead. And in the winter, I
fly with the front cover in place to lesson the cold. It seems to be about
2 knots faster with the front 'pit covered.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
_____
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Boothe
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 7:39 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cockpit Covers
I did the requisite matronics search and found a few vague references to
some generic covering materials. Does anyone have a specific product or
supplier that they like?
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List
http://forums.matronics.com
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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| Subject: | Re: re:Pietenpol fly In at Brodhead |
As I read this post, the good idea fairy settled on my shoulder and said, "Can't
we all just get along?"
Rather than simply ban RC aircraft. Give them a place to do their thing. Some have
some neat Pietenpol RC planes. If there is a small grass area on the back
side or away from the runway and pattern, perhaps a small RC field could be set
up. Have an RC airboss, who keeps people in the right area and let kids fly
some small backyard flyers. Perhaps a line of trees between the real plane runway
and the RC area. I have been at airshows (more control to be sure) where
the RC guys flew between each act. At Oshkosh they even have a Ultralight area.
See if anyone will provide some simple RC aircraft for kids to fly.
I have little interest in RC except just to play around. I don't build planes,
talk electronics, and so forth. However, I am using RC to keep my 10 YO grandson
interested in flying. He has one of these with a couple of spare parts.
http://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog/hz/HBZ4900.html
It is simple and fun to fly.
Blue Skies,
Steve D
----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Mueller <rmueller23@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: re:Pietenpol fly In at Brodhead
> Well put P.F.....
>
> There are people milling about, near the airplanes and back and forth
> across the field....real airplanes on the ground (static, and taxiing
> around), in the air....not exactly a safe, proper environment to be
> flyingRC stuff.
>
> Additionally, Joe Smith may be a very competent RC pilot who can
> skillfullycontrol his airplane; but if he gets to fly, so does Joe
> Schmuckatelli, who
> thinks he is a hotshot pilot but is not. So when he loses control
> and slams
> his Ugly Stik into an airplane, a building, people.....things would
> getugly real fast. :)
>
> Real airplanes for real airplane fly-ins, RC airplanes for RC airplane
> fly-ins.
>
> Ryan
>
> On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Barnwell Regional Airport <barnwellairport@bellsouth.net>
wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> > We, all Pietenpol enthusiasts, builders, flyers, visitors, etc., are
> > guests of EAA Chapter 431, who own the airport. As guests, we should always
> > be thankful the chapter allows the Pietenpol Association to have the Fly In
> > every year.
> >
> > In all the years I've been attending,I don't recall any model airplanes
> > being flown during the Fly In.
> >
> > Model airplanes may be an individuals passion, but the vast majority who
> > attend every year come to see our Pietenpol friends, admire their airplane,
> > enjoy the camaraderie and go away having had an enjoyable time. We do not
> > go to see model airplanes.
> >
> > look forward to seeing you all at Brodhead
> >
> > P. F. Beck
> > Barnwell, S. C.
> >
> > ps.... when you pick up your name tags, please give Dee and Doc a big
> > thank you for all they do in putting out an excellent newsletter
> >
> > *
> >
> > *
> >
> >
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| Subject: | Re: I've bought a Piet! |
Mark,
Thanks. I have responded off list.
Cheers
Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of K5YAC
Sent: Sunday, 1 July 2012 2:05 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: I've bought a Piet!
Hi Peter, and congrats on your new wings!
The outfit that I would recommend is Viking Packing Specialist located here
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These guys manufacture all kinds of custom shipping
containers for individuals, airlines, Department of Defense and other
government agencies. They once packaged an F-15 eagle for shipment to a
museum.
The owner of the company is an avid aviator and EAA member who also owns a
very active flight school on my home field, so he is aware of the needs and
concerns involved with handling aircraft. You can read a little about their
operation here http://vikingpacking.com/
If you call 1-800-788-8525 and ask for Michelle, she can help you. I have
already contacted the owner to give him an idea of what it is you are
wanting to ship (he knows what a Pietenpol is)... he will brief Michelle on
the job.
He said that they prefer that the aircraft be disassembled to is shipping
configuration in order to simply package the items and get them on their
way, but he said that they would take care of disassembly if necessary. I
would imagine that the disassembly operation would occur in Beggs, OK prior
to any movement, which is only about 45 minutes south of Tulsa... I could
probably round up a few Pietenpol builders to oversee and advise on that
part of the operation if it were necessary.
I'm not sure what other options there may be in Oklahoma, but this is one
that I know of. They are a very reputable and respected outfit. I've been
to their facility and it is amazing. I'd say that you could certainly ship
your new bird with confidence using Viking.
--------
Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing
Gear
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Hey all,
Need to do the gap seals on the tail and ailerons. Wanted to hear what
people did that worked. The first time around I used nylon self-adhesive
rip stop tape in an upside down "U". Have read about carpet tape. Has
anyone used foam weatherstripping??
Douwe
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we used a clear 3M packing tape, 3 inch. Lasted over 100 hours before it needed
replacing. It is nearly invisible. Too easy, very cheap, highly effective.
http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Products/ProductCatalog/?PC_7_RJH9U52300LM30I87QR3ES18H7000000_nid=2FR6PH7QP1gsV9FWH5FFP6glV3R79RN965bl
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Shelley Tumino
IT Girl
wife of "Axel"
NX899KP
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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