---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/05/12: 27 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 12:17 AM - Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution Today! (Matt Dralle) 1. 03:40 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (helspersew@aol.com) 2. 03:48 AM - Re: A good day building (helspersew@aol.com) 3. 04:01 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Gene Rambo) 4. 04:06 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Gene Rambo) 5. 04:18 AM - Re: A good day building (Jack) 6. 04:26 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (helspersew@aol.com) 7. 04:36 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Gene Rambo) 8. 04:44 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Gene Rambo) 9. 04:53 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Dan Yocum) 10. 04:58 AM - First engine run today! NX898H (Donald Lane) 11. 06:26 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Michael Perez) 12. 07:22 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (Gene Rambo) 13. 08:13 AM - Re: First engine run today! NX898H (BRETT PHILLIPS) 14. 11:05 AM - Piet project for sale (899PM) 15. 11:48 AM - Re: Piet project for sale (BRETT PHILLIPS) 16. 12:39 PM - French Valley Pietenpol Update (Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]) 17. 02:00 PM - Re: Piet project for sale (BYD) 18. 02:40 PM - Re: Piet project for sale (helspersew@aol.com) 19. 02:56 PM - Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... (aerocarjake) 20. 05:36 PM - Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... (taildrags) 21. 05:56 PM - Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... (aerocarjake) 22. 06:13 PM - Gene's engine runup (Douwe Blumberg) 23. 06:53 PM - Re: French Valley Pietenpol Update (gboothe5@comcast.net) 24. 08:27 PM - Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... (BYD) 25. 09:19 PM - brass dataplates- update (Oscar Zuniga) 26. 09:31 PM - Re: brass dataplates- update (Ken Bickers) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 12:17:42 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Pietenpol-List: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Make sure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:40:52 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: helspersew@aol.com Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet there m ight even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't WAI T to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A r eal accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official P ietenpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Mueller Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and sou nds beautiful On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint scheme! Gene Gene Rambo On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: Nopenot that I recall. ;-) Gary Boothe NX308MB From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? Gene From: gboothe5@comcast.net Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds great, Gene!! Gary Boothe NX308MB From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of firs t engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing initia l water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off and on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get the fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is re ady to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then color . Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. Brodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll m eet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airplan d and have a REAL squadron headed west! Gene Rambo Here is the link to youtube: http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE www.aeroelectric.com www.buildersbooks.com www.homebuilthelp.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com _blank">www.aeroelectric.com " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com www.aeroelectric.com www.buildersbooks.com www.homebuilthelp.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com ========= ctric.com >www.buildersbooks.com uilthelp.com matronics.com/contribution ========= >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List ========= cs.com ========= _blank">www.aeroelectric.com .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List tp://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:48:51 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A good day building From: helspersew@aol.com Wow Jack. The quality of the Piets that are being assembled/finished nowada ys are really raising the bar. Very cool!! Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: Jack Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 6:25 pm Subject: Pietenpol-List: A good day building Tried out my new powder coat oven, you have to watch the heat close. Works great for the longer parts. <<...>> <<...>> Jack Textor ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:01:56 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: Gene Rambo 305 Riley Street, Falls Church VA 22046 I'm planning to run again thurs or Friday. Think you could get it out before that?? Gene Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 6:40 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet there m ight even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't WAIT to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A rea l accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official Piet enpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. > > Dan Helsper > Puryear, TN > -----Original Message----- > From: Ryan Mueller > To: pietenpol-list > Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H > > Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and so unds beautiful > > On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: > Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint scheme! > > Gene > > Gene Rambo > > On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: > >> Nopenot that I recall. ;-) >> >> Gary Boothe >> NX308MB >> >> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-l ist-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM >> To: pietenpol-list >> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? >> >> Gene >> >> From: gboothe5@comcast.net >> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:08:01 -0800 >> I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds grea t, Gene!! >> >> Gary Boothe >> NX308MB >> >> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-l ist-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM >> To: pietenpol-list >> Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of fi rst engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing initi al water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off a nd on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get th e fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL >> >> Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is r eady to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then color . Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. B rodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll meet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airpland an d have a REAL squadron headed west! >> >> Gene Rambo >> >> Here is the link to youtube: >> >> http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE >> >> >> >> www.aeroelectric.com >> www.buildersbooks.com >> www.homebuilthelp.com >> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> www.aeroelectric.com >> www.buildersbooks.com >> www.homebuilthelp.com >> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> ========= >> ctric.com >> >www.buildersbooks.com >> uilthelp.com >> matronics.com/contribution >> ========= >> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> ========= >> cs.com >> ========= >> > > > _blank">www.aeroelectric.com > .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com > ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > > > > _blank">www.aeroelectric.com > " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com > ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:06:06 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: Gene Rambo Naaaa, Gates done that already.... Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 6:40 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet there m ight even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't WAIT to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A rea l accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official Piet enpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. > > Dan Helsper > Puryear, TN > -----Original Message----- > From: Ryan Mueller > To: pietenpol-list > Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H > > Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and so unds beautiful > > On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: > Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint scheme! > > Gene > > Gene Rambo > > On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: > >> Nopenot that I recall. ;-) >> >> Gary Boothe >> NX308MB >> >> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-l ist-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM >> To: pietenpol-list >> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? >> >> Gene >> >> From: gboothe5@comcast.net >> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:08:01 -0800 >> I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds grea t, Gene!! >> >> Gary Boothe >> NX308MB >> >> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-l ist-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM >> To: pietenpol-list >> Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of fi rst engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing initi al water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off a nd on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get th e fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL >> >> Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is r eady to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then color . Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. B rodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll meet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airpland an d have a REAL squadron headed west! >> >> Gene Rambo >> >> Here is the link to youtube: >> >> http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE >> >> >> >> www.aeroelectric.com >> www.buildersbooks.com >> www.homebuilthelp.com >> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> www.aeroelectric.com >> www.buildersbooks.com >> www.homebuilthelp.com >> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> ========= >> ctric.com >> >www.buildersbooks.com >> uilthelp.com >> matronics.com/contribution >> ========= >> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> ========= >> cs.com >> ========= >> > > > _blank">www.aeroelectric.com > .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com > ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > > > > _blank">www.aeroelectric.com > " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com > ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:18:25 AM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A good day building Chuck, Dave and others, powder coating is a great process, easy to learn with many videos on youtube. Some say it hides metal cracks, I=92m using a flat texture coating which I believe will show cracks. Columbia Coatings is a great source of coatings and advice. I=92m using a Harbor Freight gun but planning to upgrade to an adjustable current machine which hopefully will allow better coverage in corners. I too use a 24 inch oven in the basement but needed an oven for the longer parts. From Menards (hate shopping there) I purchased a 5 foot x 8 inch duct tube, cutting to the length needed. I used the excess to cut a baffle that was inset about 4 inches above the burner to deflect direct heat from the burner. Its about 3 inches wide. The burner, from Menards was $12 and fit well. I attached the tube with 4 L tabs, riveted to the tube and screwed to the burner. Buy an 8 inch cap for the top. Add handles as you wish. I used an old thermometer from a grill and a =BC inch threaded rod to hang parts on. I use an infrared thermometer to check the temp and it varies a bunch. Watch the heat close and you can keep it close to the 375 to 400 needed for 15 to 20 minutes. I was surprised the tube and top were relatively cool (100+) when the chamber is up to heat. It wont handle my gear legs so I will need to impose upon my friend Jerry Grogan to use his oven. It=92s a great cheap setup. Good luck with yours! Jack Textor _____ From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 6:24 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: A good day building Tried out my new powder coat oven, you have to watch the heat close. Works great for the longer parts. <<...>> <<...>> Jack Textor ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:26:54 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: helspersew@aol.com Gene, It'll go out today UPS ground to VA. I believe it will arrive on Wedn esday. Dan -----Original Message----- From: Gene Rambo Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 6:02 am Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H 305 Riley Street, Falls Church VA 22046 I'm planning to run again thurs or Friday. Think you could get it out befor e that?? Gene Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 6:40 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet there m ight even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't WAI T to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A r eal accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official P ietenpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Mueller Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and sou nds beautiful On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint scheme! Gene Gene Rambo On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: Nopenot that I recall. ;-) Gary Boothe NX308MB From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? Gene From: gboothe5@comcast.net Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds great, Gene!! Gary Boothe NX308MB From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis t-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of firs t engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing initia l water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off and on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get the fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is re ady to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then color . Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. Brodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll m eet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airplan d and have a REAL squadron headed west! Gene Rambo Here is the link to youtube: http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE www.aeroelectric.com www.buildersbooks.com www.homebuilthelp.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com _blank">www.aeroelectric.com " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com www.aeroelectric.com www.buildersbooks.com www.homebuilthelp.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List http://forums.matronics.com ========= ctric.com >www.buildersbooks.com uilthelp.com matronics.com/contribution ========= >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List ========= cs.com ========= _blank">www.aeroelectric.com .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List tp://forums.matronics.com _blank">www.aeroelectric.com " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List tp://forums.matronics.com ========= ctric.com >www.buildersbooks.com uilthelp.com matronics.com/contribution ========= >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List ========= cs.com ========= ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:36:06 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: Gene Rambo Thanks!! Will is looking forward to the black and yellow two-nation too!! Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 7:26 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > Gene, It'll go out today UPS ground to VA. I believe it will arrive on Wed nesday. > > Dan > -----Original Message----- > From: Gene Rambo > To: pietenpol-list > Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 6:02 am > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H > > 305 Riley Street, Falls Church VA 22046 > > I'm planning to run again thurs or Friday. Think you could get it out befo re that?? > > Gene > > Gene Rambo > > On Nov 5, 2012, at 6:40 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > >> Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet there might even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't WA IT to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A r eal accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official Pi etenpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. >> >> Dan Helsper >> Puryear, TN >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ryan Mueller >> To: pietenpol-list >> Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm >> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and s ounds beautiful >> >> On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: >> Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint scheme ! >> >> Gene >> >> Gene Rambo >> >> On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: >> >>> Nopenot that I recall. ;-) >>> >>> Gary Boothe >>> NX308MB >>> >>> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol- list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >>> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM >>> To: pietenpol-list >>> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>> >>> why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? >>> >>> Gene >>> >>> From: gboothe5@comcast.net >>> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >>> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:08:01 -0800 >>> I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds gre at, Gene!! >>> >>> Gary Boothe >>> NX308MB >>> >>> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol- list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >>> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM >>> To: pietenpol-list >>> Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>> >>> OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of f irst engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing init ial water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off and on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get t he fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL >>> >>> Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is ready to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then col or. Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. Brodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll m eet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airpland and have a REAL squadron headed west! >>> >>> Gene Rambo >>> >>> Here is the link to youtube: >>> >>> http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE >>> >>> >>> >>> www.aeroelectric.com >>> www.buildersbooks.com >>> www.homebuilthelp.com >>> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> http://forums.matronics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >>> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >>> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >>> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>> st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> http://forums.matronics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> www.aeroelectric.com >>> www.buildersbooks.com >>> www.homebuilthelp.com >>> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> http://forums.matronics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> ========= >>> ctric.com >>> >www.buildersbooks.com >>> uilthelp.com >>> matronics.com/contribution >>> ========= >>> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> ========= >>> cs.com >>> ========= >>> >> >> >> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> tp://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> >> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> tp://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> ========= >> ctric.com >> >www.buildersbooks.com >> uilthelp.com >> matronics.com/contribution >> ========= >> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> ========= >> cs.com >> ========= >> > > > _blank">www.aeroelectric.com > " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com > ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com > _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List > tp://forums.matronics.com > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 04:44:32 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: Gene Rambo Two-mation (his term when 2yo) Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 7:35 AM, Gene Rambo wrote: > Thanks!! Will is looking forward to the black and yellow two-nation too! ! > > Gene Rambo > > On Nov 5, 2012, at 7:26 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: > >> Gene, It'll go out today UPS ground to VA. I believe it will arrive on We dnesday. >> >> Dan >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Gene Rambo >> To: pietenpol-list >> Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 6:02 am >> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >> >> 305 Riley Street, Falls Church VA 22046 >> >> I'm planning to run again thurs or Friday. Think you could get it out bef ore that?? >> >> Gene >> >> Gene Rambo >> >> On Nov 5, 2012, at 6:40 AM, helspersew@aol.com wrote: >> >>> Yea, that paint job idea must have come to you in a dream. I'll bet ther e might even be a Loensloe logo on the other side......But honestly, can't W AIT to do the black and yellow formation fly by's!! Congratulations man!! A r eal accomplishment. Send me your street address and I'll get the Official Pi etenpol List-Industrial Fish Scale out to you ASAP. >>> >>> Dan Helsper >>> Puryear, TN >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Ryan Mueller >>> To: pietenpol-list >>> Sent: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 7:56 pm >>> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>> >>> Some kinda four-flusher, they would be. Congratulations Gene, looks and s ounds beautiful >>> >>> On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: >>> Me either. Someone would have to be pretty mean to steal my paint schem e! >>> >>> Gene >>> >>> Gene Rambo >>> >>> On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote: >>> >>>> Nopenot that I recall. ;-) >>>> >>>> Gary Boothe >>>> NX308MB >>>> >>>> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol -list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >>>> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:15 PM >>>> To: pietenpol-list >>>> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>>> >>>> why? Is there already a black and yellow one out there?? >>>> >>>> Gene >>>> >>>> From: gboothe5@comcast.net >>>> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com >>>> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>>> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:08:01 -0800 >>>> I=99ll be damned! Black & yellowI had no idea! Sounds gr eat, Gene!! >>>> >>>> Gary Boothe >>>> NX308MB >>>> >>>> From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol -list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gene Rambo >>>> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:50 PM >>>> To: pietenpol-list >>>> Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H >>>> >>>> OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of f irst engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing init ial water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off and on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get t he fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL >>>> >>>> Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all i s ready to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then co lor. Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring . Brodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll m eet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airpland and have a REAL squadron headed west! >>>> >>>> Gene Rambo >>>> >>>> Here is the link to youtube: >>>> >>>> http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> www.aeroelectric.com >>>> www.buildersbooks.com >>>> www.homebuilthelp.com >>>> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>>> http://forums.matronics.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >>>> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >>>> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >>>> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>>> st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>>> http://forums.matronics.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> www.aeroelectric.com >>>> www.buildersbooks.com >>>> www.homebuilthelp.com >>>> http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>>> http://forums.matronics.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ========= >>>> ctric.com >>>> >www.buildersbooks.com >>>> uilthelp.com >>>> matronics.com/contribution >>>> ========= >>>> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>>> ========= >>>> cs.com >>>> ========= >>>> >>> >>> >>> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >>> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >>> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >>> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>> " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> tp://forums.matronics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >>> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >>> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >>> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>> " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> tp://forums.matronics.com >>> >>> >>> >>> ========= >>> ctric.com >>> >www.buildersbooks.com >>> uilthelp.com >>> matronics.com/contribution >>> ========= >>> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >>> ========= >>> cs.com >>> ========= >>> >> >> >> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com >> " target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com >> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com >> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> " target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> tp://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> >> ========================= ========= >> ctric.com >> >www.buildersbooks.com >> uilthelp.com >> matronics.com/contribution >> ========================= ========= >> >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> ========================= ========= >> cs.com >> ========================= ========= >> > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:53:25 AM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H Jeez! Why'd you take Dan's Piet all apart like that? Does he know? He's g onna be mad when he finds out... Do not archive -- Dan Yocum yocum137@gmail.com On Nov 4, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Gene Rambo wrote: > OK, got grief for not posting photos, so here is a video shot today of fir st engine run. Brett Phillips came and helped out, and after chasing initia l water and fuel leaks, we got it running and put nearly an hour on it off a nd on. Ran it to full power briefly a couple of times, can't wait to get th e fish scale, I think it'll break it! LOL > > Finalize a few engine items, trim a few areas of the cowling, and all is r eady to paint and install. Wing is almost ready to shoot silver, then color . Planning on first flight as soon as the weather warms up in the spring. B rodhead FOR SURE this year, Jack and Matt, get ready . . . Douwe, we'll meet you on the way. Now we need to get Brett to get to work on his airpland an d have a REAL squadron headed west! > > Gene Rambo > > Here is the link to youtube: > > http://youtu.be/9MB3W6QpkLE > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:58:21 AM PST US From: "Donald Lane" Subject: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H Congratulations, Gene the airplane looks great. Don Lane ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:26:10 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H I too appreciate those who are posting progress reports, pictures and video s of engine runs, first flights, etc.- I also agree that the build qualit y...even over the short time that I have been on this list, seems to be imp roving more and more.- You guys keep us current builders motivated. - How many black and yellow painted planes are there now?- Seems like what, three...four?! - Gene R., what type/size prop. do you have? Michael Perez Pietenpol HINT Videos Karetaker Aero www.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:22:29 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: Gene Rambo Cloud cars prop. Don't recall diameter, 40 pitch. Jay Anderson made this pr op differently from others as an experiment. I think it is thicker and linge r than most. We'll see how it acts later this week with spring scale, and ho w it flys next spring. Gene Rambo On Nov 5, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Michael Perez wrote: > I too appreciate those who are posting progress reports, pictures and vide os of engine runs, first flights, etc. I also agree that the build quality. ..even over the short time that I have been on this list, seems to be improv ing more and more. You guys keep us current builders motivated. > > How many black and yellow painted planes are there now? Seems like what, t hree...four?! > > Gene R., what type/size prop. do you have? > > Michael Perez > Pietenpol HINT Videos > Karetaker Aero > www.karetakeraero.com > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:13:46 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: First engine run today! NX898H From: BRETT PHILLIPS I had the same question when I first saw it mounted, and Gene gave me the same answer. Fortunately I had my tape measure and can tell you that it's a 76" diameter. With the 40" pitch, I expect it to turn up pretty fast. Initial testing yesterday with a questionable tach seems to support that. The weather was perfect for carb ice yesterday, and we had a demonstration of the well known icing abilities of the un-heated Ford carburetor and manifold. As a result, idle was not a strong point, but full power seemed pretty good for short bursts. Brett Phillips On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Gene Rambo wrote: > Cloud cars prop. Don't recall diameter, 40 pitch. Jay Anderson made this > prop differently from others as an experiment. I think it is thicker and > linger than most. We'll see how it acts later this week with spring scale, > and how it flys next spring. > > Gene Rambo > > On Nov 5, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Michael Perez > wrote: > > I too appreciate those who are posting progress reports, pictures and > videos of engine runs, first flights, etc. I also agree that the build > quality...even over the short time that I have been on this list, seems to > be improving more and more. You guys keep us current builders motivated. > > How many black and yellow painted planes are there now? Seems like what, > three...four?! > > Gene R., what type/size prop. do you have? > > Michael Perez > Pietenpol HINT Videos > Karetaker Aero > www.karetakeraero.com > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 11:05:07 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Piet project for sale From: "899PM" For sale is my Pietenpol project. $8000. Please call me for details. Mike. nine2zero-seven2eight-zero63zero evenings. Thanx. -------- PAPA MIKE Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386932#386932 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet2_263.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet1_206.jpg ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 11:48:18 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet project for sale From: BRETT PHILLIPS Say it ain't so!! AARGH!! On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 2:04 PM, 899PM wrote: > > For sale is my Pietenpol project. $8000. > > -------- > PAPA MIKE > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 12:39:49 PM PST US From: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]" Subject: Pietenpol-List: French Valley Pietenpol Update This is just a great thing to see....an EAA Chapter actually building and c ompleting a flyable Pietenpol. This is the same Piet that they trucked ALL the way from California to display in skeleton form at Bro dhead and Oshkosh. My hat is off to this group and Steve Williamson. Looking forward to hear ing how the test flight goes after this weekend! Mike C. From: ThePhoebusC@aol.com [mailto:ThePhoebusC@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 2:24 PM shablow.com; ghaugh@cliniqa.com; stilladit@yahoo.com; bsparkman9@aol.com; d avid.ms@ca.rr.com; thephoebusc@aol.com; DWinsett@verizon.net; jtrapp@att.ne t; mnmblack@att.net; grn9599gst@yahoo.com; ronwhull@aol.com; beattiema@hotm ail.com; wd6auy@gmail.com; awilliamson@emc.org; Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ Vantage Partners, LLC]; kjcraig@earthlink.net; webm1279@ca.rr.com; peter.gr iffiths@roadrunner.com; fh1981@aol.com; WilliamTCA@aol.com; allegrocorp@yah oo.com; jonathan.levi@taec.toshiba.com; lrepilot@yahoo.com; timnbets@verizo n.net; ccathree@msn.com; janswoody@msn.com; phil@palomavalleyrealestate.co; rwagner@eaa.org; pietman@qnet.com; chapters@eaa.org Subject: French Valley Pietenpol Update Dear Friends and Members, After seven and one-half years of effort by members of EAA Chapter 1279, ou r Pietenpol Air Camper is finally finished. Our Airworthiness inspection w as performed by DAR John Shablow on Saturday, October 27, 2012. As part of his final inspection, John conducted a final Weight & Balance for the reco rd. Empty weight came out at 765 lbs. with no pilot and no fuel. With 7 g allons of fuel in the fuselage tank (located just behind the firewall) and a 170 pound pilot (solo), the CG falls at 19.4 inches aft of the leading ed ge of the wing. This is near the aft CG limit, but well forward of the cen ter of lift in level flight. Since the CG fell within the limits, John wen t ahead with the final inspection and paper work necessary to issue the Air worthiness Certificate for the airplane. (See photos below) Ownership of the airplane will be shared by Chapter 1279 president Steve Wi lliamson and Chapter treasurer Peter Griffiths. Thus, the airplane will re main at French Valley and continue to reflect its association with the Fren ch Valley chapter. First flight is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2012 with long-time Pi etenpol owner and pilot Scott Liefield doing the honors. It was agreed by all that Scott's experience and expertise in Pietenpols would be invaluable in terms of evaluating and sharing his impressions of the handling charact eristics of our airplane. I would like to extend congratulations to all of the members who participat ed in the construction of this airplane over the past seven years. And the re have been many. I also want to extend congratulations, and express my a ppreciation to chapter vice-president and Technical Counselor Art Froehlich , who was responsible for having introduced the concept of a Saturday morni ng Builders' Workshop which ultimately produced the Pietenpol Air Camper pi ctured below. As I look back on this experience, I offer this final thought. I genuinely and sincerely hope that this chapter's achievement will inspire other EAA chapter's all over the country to follow suit - for the benefit of their ow n members, for EAA as an organization, and for the aviation community at la rge. Through our chapter's Saturday morning Builders' Workshop, dozens of EAA Chapter 1279 members went from "dreamers" to do'ers. They gained the c onfidence, the skills, and the know-how to begin and/or proceed with their own building projects, and, as a by-product, added to the fleet the latest example of Bernard Pietenpol's venerable Pietenpol Air Camper. Workshop pa rticipants can be proud of the fact they saw the project through to complet ion. They made it to the "finish line." The exciting thing is that the sa me line represents the "starting line" for a whole new adventure. Blue ski es and happy landings!!! See the complete history of the construction of this project by visiting ou r chapter's website at: www.eaa1279.org and clicking on the "Pietenpol" tab at the top of the page. Steve Williamson, Pres. EAA Chapter 1279 French Valley, CA (951) 699-3078 ThePhoebusC@aol.com [cid:X.MA1.1352057022@aol.com] Empty weight of N1279Z is 765 lbs. [cid:X.MA2.1352057022@aol.com] DAR John Shablow performs CG calculations [cid:X.MA3.1352057022@aol.com] Pietnepol Air Camper N1279Z ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:00:15 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Piet project for sale From: "BYD" Aw man, this ain't right. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386957#386957 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 02:40:49 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet project for sale From: helspersew@aol.com NOOOOOOO! Mike, you were so close. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: 899PM Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 1:05 pm Subject: Pietenpol-List: Piet project for sale For sale is my Pietenpol project. $8000. Please call me for details. Mike. nine2zero-seven2eight-zero63zero evenings. Thanx. -------- PAPA MIKE Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386932#386932 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet2_263.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet1_206.jpg ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 02:56:08 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... From: "aerocarjake" Hello good Piet-ple, Thought I'd post a couple images of my project. Most of the progress lately has been with the "walking beam - bellcrank assembly) for the elevator in the aft section of the fuselage. I moved the whole assembly up several inches so the cables will not rub on the elevator. My design follows others who have used external bellcranks for the elevator - looks older and the geometry works better as the bellcrank on the inside can be perpendicular to the pulley behind the seat at the same time as the external bellcranks can be parallel to the elevator horns. Having a fine time..... -------- 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=386962#386962 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/11_2012_rear_3_4_view_527.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/bellcrank_assembly_167.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/bellcrank_horn_mockup_152.jpg ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 05:36:01 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... From: "taildrags" I must say that I really like the external bell crank and cable look (especially on Dick Navratil's beautiful round-engined version). I'll caution you, though, that the added drag will slow your airplane down, reduce climb rate, increase fuel consumption, and probably mean that more people will stop to look at your old-timey airplane and delay you when you're preflighting, slow you down to answer questions when you're trying to go flying, and make you stand by the airplane to take pictures of you next to it. On paper, the reduction in cruise speed due to exposed bellcranks and cables will be 0.002 knots (with standard atmosphere and pressure); climb rate will drop by at least 1 or 1.25 FPM, and fuel consumption will increase by 0.5 TPH (thimblefuls per hour). In reality, the exposed stuff won't make ANY difference other than increasing the PCF (perceived coolness factor) by 2X. I like the look of it! do not archive -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386983#386983 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 05:56:35 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... From: "aerocarjake" Yes, thanks.... I figure if I add up all the things that will slow my Pietenpol down, I will actually be traveling backwards - backwards in time that is (ha!) -------- 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=386986#386986 ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:13:23 PM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Gene's engine runup Looks and sounds awesome Gene! Gotta love that Model A sound. Such a smooth running engine. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:53:34 PM PST US From: gboothe5@comcast.net Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: French Valley Pietenpol Update ...and, no better test pilot than Scott!! CONGRATULATIONS to 1279! Gary Boothe NX308MB ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 08:27:24 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Steel-Tube Pietenpol Update... From: "BYD" Oscar, did you take into effect, atmospheric variables? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386997#386997 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 09:19:15 PM PST US From: Oscar Zuniga Subject: Pietenpol-List: brass dataplates- update Folks=3B I was getting down to the last dozen or so of the run of brass data plates that I had made up some years back=2C and wondering if there was still enou gh interest in them for me to order another run. About that time=2C Gerry Holland sent me some pictures of the cooling eyebrows on his Junior Ace and we began discussing some small=2C decorative=2C oval brass plates that mig ht set off the polished aluminum of the eyebrows. That led me to explore h aving some smaller plates made with an "Air Camper" logo on them=2C just to add interest to our airplanes. Perhaps one mounted to the top center of t he firewall=2C or in the front cockpit=2C or on the sides of the cockpit be low the coaming=2C wherever. So I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I decided that bas ed on my present health and circumstances=2C I may live long enough to sell another run of the brass data plates so I've got more on their way. Certa inly we can see from the growing number of superb Air Camper completions ea ch year that the marque is in no danger of fading away!!! The other good n ews is that I commissioned Denny Demeter at AvGrafix to create the smaller brass plates for me as well=2C and I have a run of those coming. I have no t seen them yet (just the artwork proof)=2C but Denny assures me that they are suitable for mounting on the exterior of our airplanes and they will en dure the rigors. I was concerned about thin graphic appliques on brass pee ling off=2C but these are etched and should last quite well. Denny squeeze d my order in after completing a run of huge vinyl graphics for a bunch of C-130 Hercs=2C so if he can put his work on those big dawgs=2C our little 6 5MPH piddlers should pose no problems! The bad news is that costs have crept up as time has marched on=2C and I'm going to have to increase the selling price for both the data plates and th e new=2C slightly smaller logo plates. They will be sold for $12 USD each =2C postage paid to anywhere in the known universe. They will also still b e free to anyone who gives me a ride in their Piet. And since I'm often giv en to lapses of good sense and confused ideas of economic reality=2C I woul d probably discount the cost to anyone who ordered a set of three (large da taplate plus two smaller oval logo plates=2C one for each side or each cock pit=2C or whatever). And if offered a good beer=2C I would just hand over a brass plate=2C pay for the beer=2C and go away happy =3Bo) I do not have the new plates yet so I'm not taking orders for them. I will post pictures when I get the new plates=2C and I'll be mounting one or two of them on Scout in a few weeks when I get the airplane home. I think I'l l also try to contact Brian D'Amato to see if he still offers his nifty bla ck-on-aluminum plates that I copied to create the brass ones. I hope so=2C because I like options and I'm sure all of you do as well=2C so I've alway s shown his plates and ordering info on my webpage too. Hey... maybe I should commission some special black-and-yellow cloisonne pl ates for the growing gaggle of color scheme copy-cats? =3Bo) Oscar Zuniga Medford=2C Oregon Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" A75 power ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 09:31:38 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: brass dataplates- update From: Ken Bickers Oscar, count me in .. on the plates, the beer, the ride. Oh wait, can't give a ride yet, but could go for one in Scout, unless you want to sit in the front pit while I'm in the back pit and we both make airplane noises in my Piet. In any case, count me in for something. Cheers, Ken On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 10:18 PM, Oscar Zuniga wrote: > Folks; > > I was getting down to the last dozen or so of the run of brass data plates > that I had made up some years back, and wondering if there was still enough > interest in them for me to order another run. About that time, Gerry > Holland sent me some pictures of the cooling eyebrows on his Junior Ace and > we began discussing some small, decorative, oval brass plates that might set > off the polished aluminum of the eyebrows. That led me to explore having > some smaller plates made with an "Air Camper" logo on them, just to add > interest to our airplanes. Perhaps one mounted to the top center of the > firewall, or in the front cockpit, or on the sides of the cockpit below the > coaming, wherever. > > So I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I decided that > based on my present health and circumstances, I may live long enough to sell > another run of the brass data plates so I've got more on their way. > Certainly we can see from the growing number of superb Air Camper > completions each year that the marque is in no danger of fading away!!! The > other good news is that I commissioned Denny Demeter at AvGrafix to create > the smaller brass plates for me as well, and I have a run of those coming. > I have not seen them yet (just the artwork proof), but Denny assures me that > they are suitable for mounting on the exterior of our airplanes and they > will endure the rigors. I was concerned about thin graphic appliques on > brass peeling off, but these are etched and should last quite well. Denny > squeezed my order in after completing a run of huge vinyl graphics for a > bunch of C-130 Hercs, so if he can put his work on those big dawgs, our > little 65MPH piddlers should pose no problems! > > The bad news is that costs have crept up as time has marched on, and I'm > going to have to increase the selling price for both the data plates and the > new, slightly smaller logo plates. They will be sold for $12 USD each, > postage paid to anywhere in the known universe. They will also still be > free to anyone who gives me a ride in their Piet. And since I'm often given > to lapses of good sense and confused ideas of economic reality, I would > probably discount the cost to anyone who ordered a set of three (large > dataplate plus two smaller oval logo plates, one for each side or each > cockpit, or whatever). And if offered a good beer, I would just hand over a > brass plate, pay for the beer, and go away happy ;o) > > I do not have the new plates yet so I'm not taking orders for them. I will > post pictures when I get the new plates, and I'll be mounting one or two of > them on Scout in a few weeks when I get the airplane home. I think I'll > also try to contact Brian D'Amato to see if he still offers his nifty > black-on-aluminum plates that I copied to create the brass ones. I hope so, > because I like options and I'm sure all of you do as well, so I've always > shown his plates and ordering info on my webpage too. > > Hey... maybe I should commission some special black-and-yellow cloisonne > plates for the growing gaggle of color scheme copy-cats? ;o) > > Oscar Zuniga > Medford, Oregon > Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" > A75 power > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.