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1. 03:36 AM - Fw: IMPORTANT: E15 Gas Warning (C N Campbell)
2. 11:07 AM - Model A build question (ldmill)
3. 11:19 AM - Another first flight (AircamperN11MS)
4. 11:27 AM - Re: Another first flight (AircamperN11MS)
5. 11:54 AM - Re: Another first flight (V Groah)
6. 01:37 PM - Re: 3-piece Windshields (caldwrl)
7. 01:55 PM - Re: Re: 3-piece Windshields (Ray Krause)
8. 02:45 PM - Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Don Emch)
9. 02:46 PM - Re: Another first flight (Don Emch)
10. 02:55 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Gerry Holland)
11. 02:55 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Jack Phillips)
12. 03:06 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Don Emch)
13. 03:14 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (John Francis)
14. 04:18 PM - Re: Another first flight (K5YAC)
15. 04:46 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (pineymb)
16. 05:40 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Baldeagle)
17. 06:06 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (Don Emch)
18. 08:28 PM - Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis (shad bell)
19. 10:15 PM - Re: Orrin D. Hoopman ( grandson of Orrin C Hoopman ) (TaiwanTeacher)
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| Subject: | Fw: IMPORTANT: E15 Gas Warning |
This was sent to me by a friend and I'm sending it on as a precaution.
Don't know if very many states are affected yet but before you pump be
sure to check to see what you're pumping! For the airplane drivers
among you, this is another good reason to stick with 100LL. C
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 12:38 PM
Subject: IMPORTANT: E15 Gas Warning
Subject: IMPORTANT: E15 Gas Warning
WATCH THE NEWS VIDEO:
If your CAR IS OLDER THAN 2012, you need to AVOID THE NEW E15 GAS that
is just starting to show up at gas stations. Most car companies will
not honor the warranty on your car if you use this new gas. Watch video
to see why.
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/
Please pass this on to everyone you know. The EPA says "Buy it"
and AAA says "Don't buy it." (I agree with AAA (and a lot of other
sources that say it is bad, not for just vehicles, but also bad for most
engines, including lawn mowers, weed-eaters, and chain saws!)
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| Subject: | Model A build question |
Question for those in the midwest building/have built a model A Piet. I'm going
to use insert bearings for my crank and rods - who in the midwest is competent
at machining the block for this? I've heard of Ken Perkins down in Gardner
- but that's about a 6 hour drive south of me (I live in central Iowa). That's
a bit further than I'd prefer to drive is possible. I seem to remember Dan Helsper
used somebody in Illinois for this, but can't find the reference.
Lorin
(Just starting a Model A Sky Scout)
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Lorin Miller
Waiex N81YX
GN-1 N30PP
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| Subject: | Another first flight |
Fellow Pieters,
Yesterday I had the pleasure of making the first flight of EAA chapter 1279's Pietenpol.
N1279Z. After a very thorough inspection of all relative documents and
of the airplane, it was declared ready to fly. Below is a note from the owner
about the day. Congratulations to EAA Chapter 1279.
Dear Members,
I am happy to report to all of you who have been following progress on the Pietenpol
Air Camper project being built at the French Valley Airport by members of
EAA Chapter 1279 that the airplane has made its maiden flight. On Saturday,
January 5, 2013, long-time Pietenpol owner and pilot Scott Liefield made the
trip from his home in Lancaster, California to the French Valley Airport near
Temecula, California to do the honors (see photos below).
Construction on the airplane was completed in October. DAR John Shablow performed
the final inspection on Saturday, October 29, 2012. As part of his inspection,
John performed a formal weight and balance calculation before issuing the
Certificate of Airworthiness. With all of the paperwork completed and the C
of A in hand, the first flight was scheduled for Sunday, November 11. Unfortunately,
an engine problem developed which delayed the first flight for a couple
of months while we made the appropriate repairs.
By the first of the year everyone was satisfied that the airplane was ready to
go. Scott and his father arrived early Saturday morning. We all did a thorough
inspection of the airframe, making careful notes of anything that needed attention.
With the engine cowling in place, we tied the tail down and started
the engine. We warmed up the engine before running it up to full throttle for
a full two minutes. It ran smoothly and all of the gauges were within normal
operational limits. After a brief cockpit check, Scott climbed in, taxied the
airplane onto the active runway, and took off. Staying within a mile or so
of the field, Scott climbed to three thousand feet and checked the flying characteristics
of the airplane. He later reported having to hold in some left rudder
during the entire flight. This he thought could be eliminated by offsetting
the leading edge of the vertical fin by a half inch. The airplane topped
out at 88 miles per hour at full throttle in level flight with the engine turning
3,000 RPM. Scott said that stalls in the airplane were straight ahead with
no tendency to fall off on a wing. It recovered normally with simple release
of the back pressure.
After 30 minutes in the air, Scott returned and made, by his own account, one of
his best landings in a long time. A perfect ending to a momentous event.
For those of us involved in the building process, it was a moment that brought
smiles, hand shakes, and high fives all around. To those of you who have been
following our progress through these regular updates or through our chapter website,
we thank you for your interest and your encouragement.
Now we begin a new chapter in the history of Pietenpol Air Camper N1279Z. The
airplane will continue to be based at French Valley and will forever be associated
with EAA Chapter 1279. It is our hope that wherever we go with the airplane,
it will provide inspiration to others pursuing their own dreams of building
and flying their own airplane.
Blue skies!
Steve Williamson, Pres.
EAA Chapter 1279
French Valley, CA
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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| Subject: | Re: Another first flight |
Pic
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Scott Liefeld
Flying N11MS since March 1972
Steel Tube
C-85-12
Wire Wheels
Brodhead in 1996
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| Subject: | Another first flight |
What wonderful news=2C we have been watching with interest. I know it is a
long way but hope we can see it at Frazier lake in june. May not have the
40 flown off by then but would like to see you in person if you do. Vic 4
14MV
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> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Another first flight
> From: Scott.liefeld@lacity.org
> Date: Sun=2C 6 Jan 2013 11:18:56 -0800
> To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>
ity.org>
>
> Fellow Pieters=2C
>
> Yesterday I had the pleasure of making the first flight of EAA chapter 12
79's Pietenpol. N1279Z. After a very thorough inspection of all relative do
cuments and of the airplane=2C it was declared ready to fly. Below is a not
e from the owner about the day. Congratulations to EAA Chapter 1279.
>
> Dear Members=2C
>
> I am happy to report to all of you who have been following progress on th
e Pietenpol Air Camper project being built at the French Valley Airport by
members of EAA Chapter 1279 that the airplane has made its maiden flight. O
n Saturday=2C January 5=2C 2013=2C long-time Pietenpol owner and pilot Scot
t Liefield made the trip from his home in Lancaster=2C California to the Fr
ench Valley Airport near Temecula=2C California to do the honors (see photo
s below).
>
> Construction on the airplane was completed in October. DAR John Shablow p
erformed the final inspection on Saturday=2C October 29=2C 2012. As part of
his inspection=2C John performed a formal weight and balance calculation b
efore issuing the Certificate of Airworthiness. With all of the paperwork c
ompleted and the C of A in hand=2C the first flight was scheduled for Sunda
y=2C November 11. Unfortunately=2C an engine problem developed which delaye
d the first flight for a couple of months while we made the appropriate rep
airs.
>
> By the first of the year everyone was satisfied that the airplane was rea
dy to go. Scott and his father arrived early Saturday morning. We all did a
thorough inspection of the airframe=2C making careful notes of anything th
at needed attention. With the engine cowling in place=2C we tied the tail d
own and started the engine. We warmed up the engine before running it up to
full throttle for a full two minutes. It ran smoothly and all of the gauge
s were within normal operational limits. After a brief cockpit check=2C Sco
tt climbed in=2C taxied the airplane onto the active runway=2C and took off
. Staying within a mile or so of the field=2C Scott climbed to three thousa
nd feet and checked the flying characteristics of the airplane. He later re
ported having to hold in some left rudder during the entire flight. This he
thought could be eliminated by offsetting the leading edge of the vertical
fin by a half inch. The airplane topped out at 88 miles per hour at full t
hrottle in level f!
> light with the engine turning 3=2C000 RPM. Scott said that stalls in the
airplane were straight ahead with no tendency to fall off on a wing. It rec
overed normally with simple release of the back pressure.
>
> After 30 minutes in the air=2C Scott returned and made=2C by his own acco
unt=2C one of his best landings in a long time. A perfect ending to a momen
tous event.
>
> For those of us involved in the building process=2C it was a moment that
brought smiles=2C hand shakes=2C and high fives all around. To those of you
who have been following our progress through these regular updates or thro
ugh our chapter website=2C we thank you for your interest and your encourag
ement.
>
> Now we begin a new chapter in the history of Pietenpol Air Camper N1279Z.
The airplane will continue to be based at French Valley and will forever b
e associated with EAA Chapter 1279. It is our hope that wherever we go with
the airplane=2C it will provide inspiration to others pursuing their own d
reams of building and flying their own airplane.
>
> Blue skies!
>
> Steve Williamson=2C Pres.
> EAA Chapter 1279
> French Valley=2C CA
>
> --------
> Scott Liefeld
> Flying N11MS since March 1972
> Steel Tube
> C-85-12
> Wire Wheels
> Brodhead in 1996
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=391709#391709
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| Subject: | Re: 3-piece Windshields |
Jack,
Much like Mark, when I received the newsletter and read the article, I am now leaning
to this style of windshield. It is a great article, but I would love to
see the photos in detail. Could you perhaps attach them to an email to this
list, or to me personally? I would really appreciate the effort.
I am attaching a recent photo for the list to see my progress. 90% complete and
90% to go.
Thanks,
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Robert Caldwell
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| Subject: | Re: 3-piece Windshields |
Robert,
Extremely nice! How did you build the head rest and how is it attached to the
turtle deck? Any photos? I am 6'4" and my head is quite a bit above the turtle
deck on my Sky Scout, I have mused over a separate headrest, but cannot decide
how to do one.
Thanks,
Ray Krause
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 6, 2013, at 1:37 PM, "caldwrl" <caldwrl@etex.net> wrote:
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> Jack,
>
> Much like Mark, when I received the newsletter and read the article, I am now
leaning to this style of windshield. It is a great article, but I would love
to see the photos in detail. Could you perhaps attach them to an email to this
list, or to me personally? I would really appreciate the effort.
>
> I am attaching a recent photo for the list to see my progress. 90% complete
and 90% to go.
>
> Thanks,
>
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> Robert Caldwell
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| Subject: | Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
My son Ryan and I having some more fun on the skis. We flew over to a nearby airport
for lunch. Fortunately for us it's only about 20 minutes away (we were
frozen!). Fortunately for you this video is only about 4 minutes or so... :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWAAhgzrOc&feature=youtu.be
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Another first flight |
That is awesome! Nice looking and great to see it was followed through to the
finish!
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Don
Great video....bracing conditions!
What Camera did you use? Quality is excellent.
Thanks for sharing.
Gerry
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| Subject: | Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Love it, Don! We have yet to get enough snow to ski on here in Virginia.
Maybe next week!
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Emch
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 5:45 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis
My son Ryan and I having some more fun on the skis. We flew over to a
nearby airport for lunch. Fortunately for us it's only about 20 minutes
away (we were frozen!). Fortunately for you this video is only about 4
minutes or so... :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWAAhgzrOc&feature=youtu.be
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Gerry,
It's a GoPro. Seems like a really nice little camera. I mounted it on a piece
of PVC then tie wrapped it to my struts so it is positioned a foot or so behind
the trailing edge. With the camera's wide setting it allows the view to go
from the cockpit to straight ahead to see where you're going. Lots of fun!
Jack... I'm getting to the point during winter when I'm ready spring!
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Don,
Ryan looked cold during the flight. He was scrunched down pretty good. Great
memories for both of you.
John
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John Francis
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| Subject: | Re: Another first flight |
Way to go!
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Mark Chouinard
Wings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing Gear
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Gotta love it!!!
Had my fix last Friday doing off field landings - pick a field, set down and go
again - must drive the snowmobilers crazy trying to figure out made the tracks
- priceless.
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Adrian M
Winnipeg, MB
Canada
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Don, what editing program are you using?
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| Subject: | Re: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
That would be Windows Live Movie Maker. It's the first time I've ever messed with
it. First time I've ever edited a video actually. [Laughing]
Don Emch
NX899DE
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| Subject: | Just can't seem to get enough of the skis |
Don, I might just have to build a pair for our piet.- This has been the 1
st winter I would be able to use skis for at least 3 years.
Shad
--- On Sun, 1/6/13, Jack Phillips <pietflyr@bellsouth.net> wrote:
From: Jack Phillips <pietflyr@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis
et>
Love it, Don!- We have yet to get enough snow to ski on here in Virginia.
Maybe next week!
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 Don Emch
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 5:45 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Just can't seem to get enough of the skis
My son Ryan and I having some more fun on the skis.- We flew over to a
nearby airport for lunch.- Fortunately for us it's only about 20 minutes
away (we were frozen!).- Fortunately for you this video is only about 4
minutes or so...- :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWAAhgzrOc&feature=youtu.be
Don Emch
NX899DE
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le, List Admin.
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| Subject: | Re: Orrin D. Hoopman ( grandson of Orrin C Hoopman ) |
Greetings, All:
Today, I will be checking on the attempt at a first print made here in Taiwan from
one negative of this set I found. It's a pic of the model aircraft Orrin C.
built in the early-30s. Let's hope this works...
If so, then I will be offering prints of the two pics of Orrin C. Hoopman's B-4-T
#10718 to Piet-People in the "old-fashioned way," by "mail order"... (just
like the drawings were offered!) Simply send a check for payment in whatever amount
you think meets your needs, financial circumstances, and generosity (along
with your mailing address) to my mother in the USA. We are in touch regularly;
she will simply deposit the funds into my account in Maine, and make sure
I receive your request. This will save all the hassles of international payment
processing.
Maxine Stanwood
467 Wyman Rd.
Milbridge ME 04658
(207) 546-2405
I think you will all enjoy seeing the "original, Model T powered, Sky Scout", complete
with fuselage logo and a spinner on its nose.
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Pietenpol's Forever!
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