Pietenpol-List Digest Archive

Sun 10/28/12


Total Messages Posted: 26



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 01:28 AM - Re: ELT? (Clif Dawson)
     2. 05:33 AM - Re: Article in Museum of Flight Newsletter... (Dan Yocum)
     3. 05:46 AM - landing (Douwe Blumberg)
     4. 06:19 AM - corvair college #24 registration (Barnwell Regional Airport)
     5. 06:44 AM - Re: Airways Beacon: A nice stocking stuffer for your hangar/airp (TriScout)
     6. 07:23 AM - Re: ELT? (C N Campbell)
     7. 08:41 AM - SERFI FLY_IN (Jerry Dotson)
     8. 09:35 AM - Re: SERFI FLY_IN (Gary Boothe)
     9. 11:36 AM - Re: landing (Ray Krause)
    10. 12:26 PM - Re: Re: New Pietenpol Builder (skipgadd@earthlink.net)
    11. 01:48 PM - Re: ELT? (dgaldrich)
    12. 02:45 PM - Tank cap (Jack T. Textor)
    13. 03:06 PM - Obsolete Part? (John Francis)
    14. 03:11 PM - Re: ELT? (Baldeagle)
    15. 04:06 PM - Re: Re: ELT? (Andre Abreu)
    16. 04:37 PM - Re: ELT? (TriScout)
    17. 04:50 PM - Re: corvair college #24 registration (IT Girl)
    18. 08:58 PM - Re: Obsolete Part? (taildrags)
    19. 09:00 PM - Re: Tank cap (taildrags)
    20. 09:10 PM - Re: End of an Era (taildrags)
    21. 09:49 PM - Re: New Pietenpol Builder (Mark Roberts)
    22. 09:50 PM - Re: corvair college #24 registration (Bill Princell)
    23. 09:51 PM - Re: Obsolete Part? (Mark Roberts)
    24. 09:54 PM - Re: Article in Museum of Flight Newsletter... (Mark Roberts)
    25. 10:05 PM - Re: RE-PIET flying characteristics (Mark Roberts)
    26. 10:07 PM - Re: servo trim system, and prop size (Mark Roberts)
 
 
 


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    Time: 01:28:03 AM PST US
    From: "Clif Dawson" <cdawson5854@shaw.ca>
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    Nope, as of Oct 4, 2012 anyway. It's still in the bureucracy wind. http://polarpilots.ca/index.php/whats-new/59-newadds/79-406-elt Clif shad bell To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:24 AM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ELT? Canada require 406MHZ. Shad --- . -----Original Message----- Shad --- On Fri, 10/26/12, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> wrote: From: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> Subject: Pietenpol-List: ELT? To: "pietenpol-list@matronics.com" <pietenpol-list@matronics.com> Date: Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:41 AM D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]" <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> Hmmmm....I never did install an ELT. My inspector never said anything about it and I never spent the money on it. $588 for an ELT from Aircraft Spruce? Wow am I out of touch. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List"; target=_blank href="http://forums.matronics.com/"; target=_blank>http://forums.matronbsp; - List Contribution Web Site - " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List tp://forums.matronics.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.mat ronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List href="http://forums.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ontribution " rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List et=_blank>http://forums.matronics.com llow target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution


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    Time: 05:33:44 AM PST US
    From: Dan Yocum <yocum137@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Article in Museum of Flight Newsletter...
    Better stay away from the bean fields with those wheels, Jake. <snicker> do not archive On 10/26/2012 05:45 PM, aerocarjake wrote: > > Not really intending this as self promotion - more like sharing - but here is a page from the most recent Seattle Museum of Flight's membership newsletter. It features a photo of me and my Pietenpol project... > > Enjoy....................... > > -------- > 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=386072#386072 > > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/jake_schultz_137.pdf > > > > > > >


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    Time: 05:46:10 AM PST US
    From: "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg@earthlink.net>
    Subject: landing
    Oscar, I'll bet you're exactly right. I'm sure I'm erring on the side of caution and keeping things fast right now, especially as there is so much runway in front of me! Only have about ten landings under my belt so far because my engine builder doesn't want me to do too many climb outs with the newly built motor for the first five hours, so I'm limiting myself to two or three per flight. D


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    Time: 06:19:19 AM PST US
    From: "Barnwell Regional Airport" <barnwellairport@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: corvair college #24 registration
    For those of you still undecided about coming to corvair college #24, time is running out to register. I expect that Ken Pavlou will cut off registration no later than Tuesday night. Click on https://corvaircollege.wufoo.com/forms/corvair-college-24-registration/ to register. For us Pietenpol fans, I expect at least 5 Pietenpols to show up as well as a large number of KR-2's, Zenairs, Sonex and maybe some others. I realy think that we will have the largest gathering of corvair powered planes ever in one place. Look forward to seeing you here. P. F. Beck


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    Time: 06:44:53 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Airways Beacon: A nice stocking stuffer for your hangar/airp
    From: "TriScout" <apfelcyber@yahoo.com>
    heh heh.. I was thinking the same thing. Nice piece/find. Would be neat to bring back those beacons...just for Pietenpols and Hatz's heading into Brodhead at night.. larry Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386142#386142


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    Time: 07:23:49 AM PST US
    From: "C N Campbell" <cncampbell@windstream.net>
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    John, I can't find the ELT you're talking about ($160) in the ACS list. All the ELTs I could find are in the $1100-up range. Could you give me the ACS part number for the one you bought? (Future NX-10003) Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: John Hofmann To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:13 PM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ELT? Hi Dan, I don't believe the 406 is required yet. I just had to replace the one in my Cub and was still able to get the old one from ACS for about $160. Like Mikee, I don't have on in 503R either. -john- John Hofmann Vice-President, Information Technology The Rees Group, Inc. 2424 American Lane Madison, WI 53704 Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150 Fax: 608.443.2474 Email: jhofmann@reesgroupinc.com On Oct 27, 2012, at 7:05 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: Does this FAA reg actually say I have to put a 406MHZ ELT in my Piet at some point in the future? I was thinking I would just switch back and forth my existing $100 121.5 ELT that I have in the Aeronca. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: shad bell <aviatorbell@yahoo.com> To: pietenpol-list <pietenpol-list@matronics.com> Sent: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 9:57 pm Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ELT? the cost went up when they switched to the 406MHZ elt from the old 121.5 elt's. Shad --- On Fri, 10/26/12, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> wrote: From: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC] <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> Subject: Pietenpol-List: ELT? To: "pietenpol-list@matronics.com" <pietenpol-list@matronics.com> Date: Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:41 AM (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]" <michael.d.cuy@nasa.gov> Hmmmm....I never did install an ELT. My inspector never said anything about it and I never spent the money on it. $588 for an ELT from Aircraft Spruce? Wow am I out of touch. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List"; target=_blank href="http://forums.matronics.com/"; target=_blank>http://forums.matronbsp; - List Contribution Web Site - " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List tp://forums.matronics.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List">http://www.mat ronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List href="http://forums.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ontribution


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    Time: 08:41:52 AM PST US
    Subject: SERFI FLY_IN
    From: "Jerry Dotson" <jdotson@centurylink.net>
    I flew the Piet up to Evergreen, Al (KGZH) to the SERFI FLY-IN. I had a friend fly up from Orlando with his immaculate J-3 Cub. He flew up there with me. Friday was a beautiful day. Saturday the weather went sour with 800 foot ceilings and winds at 15 to 20 gusting to 25 and high temperature for the day was about 55 degrees. We drove up there Saturday but most had left. I didn't go back this morning(Sunday) even though the weather has improved. I had hoped to get my Piet judged but that was not to be. The attendance was down from previous years. Maybe the economy or forecast of the kruddy weather. -------- Jerry Dotson First flight June 16,2012 Started building July, 2009 Lycoming O-235 C2C Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386144#386144 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/a19_262.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/a18_236.jpg


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    Time: 09:35:07 AM PST US
    From: "Gary Boothe" <gboothe5@comcast.net>
    Subject: SERFI FLY_IN
    #262 - Beautiful setting, Jerry! Gary Boothe NX308MB -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Dotson Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:41 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: SERFI FLY_IN --> <jdotson@centurylink.net> I flew the Piet up to Evergreen, Al (KGZH) to the SERFI FLY-IN. I had a friend fly up from Orlando with his immaculate J-3 Cub. He flew up there with me. Friday was a beautiful day. Saturday the weather went sour with 800 foot ceilings and winds at 15 to 20 gusting to 25 and high temperature for the day was about 55 degrees. We drove up there Saturday but most had left. I didn't go back this morning(Sunday) even though the weather has improved. I had hoped to get my Piet judged but that was not to be. The attendance was down from previous years. Maybe the economy or forecast of the kruddy weather. -------- Jerry Dotson First flight June 16,2012 Started building July, 2009 Lycoming O-235 C2C Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386144#386144 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/a19_262.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/a18_236.jpg


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    Time: 11:36:49 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: landing
    From: Ray Krause <raykrause@frontiernet.net>
    Douwe, I should know, but what engine are you using? Thanks for all the enjoyable r eports and photos... A real work of art! Ray Krause Sky Scout builder Sent from my iPad On Oct 28, 2012, at 5:46 AM, "Douwe Blumberg" <douweblumberg@earthlink.net> w rote: > Oscar, I=99ll bet you=99re exactly right. I=99m sure I =99m erring on the side of caution and keeping things fast right now, esp ecially as there is so much runway in front of me! > > Only have about ten landings under my belt so far because my engine builde r doesn=99t want me to do too many climb outs with the newly built mot or for the first five hours, so I=99m limiting myself to two or three p er flight. > > > D > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= >


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    Time: 12:26:17 PM PST US
    From: "skipgadd@earthlink.net" <skipgadd@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: New Pietenpol Builder
    Hey Mike, I am having trouble getting in touch with you. Please call me 304 275-3787 Skip > [Original Message] > From: tools <n0kkj@yahoo.com> > To: <pietenpol-list@matronics.com> > Date: 10/16/2012 12:49:33 PM > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: New Pietenpol Builder > > > There's some small changes that are common enough that they are well vetted and you're not really just starting over... such as... > > A little more room between the wing and fuse. A little wider. The long fuse version and of course some more horse power. > > However, if you want something that's a little roomier and can routinely carry passengers along, you might seriously consider a larger plane. A Bakeng Deuce is a 2 hole open cockpit parasol for example. > > If you just really really like the lines of a Piet, I'd consider the Bakeng and changing the shape of tail feathers, cowling, etc rather than changing the Piet too much. > > This from someone who picked a Piet so he wouldn't have to do ANY designing himself!


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    Time: 01:48:16 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    From: "dgaldrich" <dgaldrich@embarqmail.com>
    I believe Canada has rescinded its 406 mandate. There was a big flap about it a couple of years ago but the latest from the Canadian counterpart to the FAA is that it is on hold pending further review. The FCC is working to ban all 121.5 ELT transmitters, so far unsuccessfully. Could change any time. Whether you decide to get a 406 ELT depends on your risk tolerance and exposure. There's also the issue of whether the US will mandate the 406 method or use MEOSAT. Think I'm going to roll the dice with a cheap 406 and be done with it. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386149#386149


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    Time: 02:45:24 PM PST US
    From: "Jack T. Textor" <jtextor@thepalmergroup.com>
    Subject: Tank cap
    All this my nose tank, a J3 tank. Any ideas what cap will fit? Thanks Jack DQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQNCkphY2sgVGV4dG9y


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    Time: 03:06:56 PM PST US
    Subject: Obsolete Part?
    From: "John Francis" <Mrkringles@msn.com>
    With today's modern fabric coverings with inspection plates and rings, is this piece of plywood no longer needed? I looked at a few wings on WestCoast Piet today and didn't see it. Thanks -------- John Francis Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386153#386153 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc07770_113.jpg


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    Time: 03:11:47 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    From: "Baldeagle" <baldeagle27@earthlink.net>
    The 50 mile radius is only for training operations. If you're flying a two seat aircraft without an ELT you are almost certainly illegal: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=37142091a6e4fa387be4c98d9e3dd497&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.3.7.4&idno=14 - -------- do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386154#386154


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    Time: 04:06:16 PM PST US
    From: Andre Abreu <andre_abreu_2000@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    I'm not a lawyer.. but doesn't illegal mean you are breaking a law?- But I guess I am mincing words. Andy --- On Sun, 10/28/12, Baldeagle <baldeagle27@earthlink.net> wrote: From: Baldeagle <baldeagle27@earthlink.net> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ELT? t> The 50 mile radius is only for training operations.- If you're flying a t wo seat aircraft without an ELT you are almost certainly illegal: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=37142091a6e4fa387be4c98 d9e3dd497&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.3.7.4&idno=14 - -------- do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386154#386154 le, List Admin.


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    Time: 04:37:45 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: ELT?
    From: "TriScout" <apfelcyber@yahoo.com>
    I found this explanation from another site that explains it well: You can fly without an ELT if you have a single seat airplane or if you stay within 50 miles of where the aircraft is based. You're legal if you install a 121.5 ELT. The issue is that the satellites are not monitoring that freq, so your 121.5 ELT doesn't have the utility it once did. You are then relying on other aircraft to hear your ELT and/or the CAP cadets to find you. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386156#386156


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    Time: 04:50:48 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: corvair college #24 registration
    From: "IT Girl" <shlizbth@gmail.com>
    We will see you there!!! -------- Shelley Tumino IT Girl wife of &quot;Axel&quot; NX899KP DO NOT ARCHIVE Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386157#386157


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    Time: 08:58:35 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Obsolete Part?
    From: "taildrags" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
    I would say that the plywood piece is totally obsolete, yes. Scout doesn't have them. -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC &quot;Scout&quot; A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386163#386163


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    Time: 09:00:54 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Tank cap
    From: "taildrags" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
    Jack; are you going to use a threaded cap on it? If so, what size is the bung (threaded stub), inside and outside diameter and threads? There are a number of caps that might fit. Is this a stock J-3 setup, with the float rod sticking up through the cap? -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC &quot;Scout&quot; A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386164#386164


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    Time: 09:10:09 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: End of an Era
    From: "taildrags" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
    Last flying example? Wow. I thought there were still lots of them around, but I guess I've got them mixed up with the Twin Beech. One of my "Round Sounds" audio CDs has a beautiful track on it that features an Electra from startup to leveling off in cruise, and when it gets up to altitude and the engines and props are settled into a nice synchronized hum it is one of the sweetest sounds you can imagine. -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC &quot;Scout&quot; A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386165#386165


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    Time: 09:49:21 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: New Pietenpol Builder
    From: "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1@gmail.com>
    Hi Todd! First, welcome to the group! I too am a bit on the large size for the Piet, and yet after YEARS of searching for the "Perfect" design for my size, and still qualify for the Light Sport designation, I decided to make the Piet fit me (at the time I started the project i was 250lbs and 6'4") instead of vice versa. One of the great things about the Piet is the fact it is such a solid design. It can stand a tweak here and there and still be a good flying stable plane. Now, what I am about to post is what I am doing, and I can't prove any of the modifications will prove anything but an estimated guess that it will be a better fit for me, so be forewarned! I drew the fuse in my CAD program to insure all dimensions matched and there was no surprises as to what one change would do to another measurement. I exported the drawings to a CNC program and punched my fuse jig out on a CNC router so it would be accurate. Here's what I did to the fuse: 26" wide from nose to the back of the pilot seat; I dropped the bottom of the fuse 2" deeper to keep me from popping out of the fuse like a jack in the box; I lengthened the nose of the fuse by 2" (I am building he long fuse version so this added 2" to the nose of that plan); I moved the top of the pilot seat back 2" further aft so my face wasn't smashed into the instrument panel; I am using the Riblett GA 30-613.5 airfoil which is a full 6" tall at the front spar and about 5.5 at the rear (I forget exact dimensions off the top of my head) which allows me to have a deeper spar to handle extra weight (1320 for LSA) and to lengthen the wing by 4' (2 feet or two bays on each wing tip); and I will move the strut connections to the wing out one bay to compensate for the added 2 feet on each side. I also stretched the rear turtle deck top by 1", for a total "butt to top of turtle deck" addition of 3" total. This was about right for me. The instrument panel will stay original height, after I made it 1" taller too proved too tall for me to see over. Didn't need the extra height on the front of the plane, just the part where I sit! I will be using the Corvair conversion for a full 100 hp engine. Some thoughts on the fuse widening: probably not absolutely necessary, as I think the 24" wide all the way to the pilot seat back would be roomy enough now that I have the fuse framed up, but with a warm jacked to winter flying probably will be more comfy in my fuse. The Riblett GA-30-612 and GA-30-613.5 have been discussed on this group quite a bit. The 612 airfoil is being built by a few folks here, and I am not sure if anyone besides me is using the 613.5 airfoil. Here's why I chose this airfoil for MY project: I spoke to Harry Riblett by phone a couple of years or so ago and explained my typical summer flying condition in the summer... 95-105 degrees. My 240-250 pounds and the light density altitude, plus my desire to have full use of the 1320 lbs of legal LSA load meant the FC-10 Piet airfoil was not a great choice for ME and my project. He suggested that the GA-30-613.5 ("it's not a '613.5' " he chastised me... "...it's the GA-30-613.5"... Ok Mr. Riblett!) would be the better choice for my needs. Now, several are building the GA-30-612 and Piety Lowell here was the pioneer on the Piet with this airfoil. He's flown the same plane with a traditional French Curve - 10 airfoil and the GA-30-612. He reported better flying numbers with the 612 (forgive me Mr. Riblett!) even though that wing was chopped by 2 feet versus the original wing with the FC-10. The extra depth of the 613.5 (a 13.5% to chord thickness) will allow a deeper spar, and added strength for the extra 4' of wing I plan to add. So, for those reading this that are puritans about the design, I will not be flying a real Piet when I finish this project. But, I WILL be flying a plane that I can fit comfortably into for reasonable amounts of time. Hope this helps as you begin he exciting journey of building your dream! Again, welcome to the family. Mark Roberts Fresno, CA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386169#386169


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    Time: 09:50:51 PM PST US
    From: Bill Princell <weprincell@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: corvair college #24 registration
    Hi P.F. I think I was probably one of the first to register. I plan to there with my completed engine. I have repaired several small issues that surfaced when I ran it at Roy's last year. Just need to set the timing. Looking forward to seeing you and some of the people I've met a previous colleges. Bill Princell - On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Barnwell Regional Airport < barnwellairport@bellsouth.net> wrote: > ** > For those of you still undecided about coming to corvair college #24, time > is running out to register. > > I expect that Ken Pavlou will cut off registration no later than Tuesday > night. Click on > https://corvaircollege.wufoo.com/forms/corvair-college-24-registration/ > to register. > > For us Pietenpol fans, I expect at least 5 Pietenpols to show up as well > as a large number of KR-2's, Zenairs, Sonex and maybe some others. I realy > think that we will have the largest gathering of corvair powered planes > ever in one place. > > Look forward to seeing you here. > > P. F. Beck > > > * > > * > >


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    Time: 09:51:21 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Obsolete Part?
    From: "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1@gmail.com>
    I'm thinking the inspection rings put into the covering is the modern day equivalent to this part. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386170#386170


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    Time: 09:54:49 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Article in Museum of Flight Newsletter...
    From: "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1@gmail.com>
    Way cool! Thanks for sharing. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386171#386171


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    Time: 10:05:00 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: RE-PIET flying characteristics
    From: "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1@gmail.com>
    Thanks for the data! I LOVE these flight reports. Makes me wanna get mine done! Mark Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386175#386175


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    Time: 10:07:27 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: servo trim system, and prop size
    From: "Mark Roberts" <mark.rbrts1@gmail.com>
    Douwe, I know you must have posted this recently, but what engine are you using? The 65 or a Corvair...? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386176#386176




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