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1. 07:17 AM - Re: wood vs steel struts (nightmare)
2. 07:27 AM - Re: wood vs steel struts (Michael Perez)
3. 07:34 AM - Re: wood vs steel struts (nightmare)
4. 07:44 AM - Re: Re: wood vs steel struts (Michael Perez)
5. 08:48 AM - Re: wood vs steel struts (nightmare)
6. 09:39 AM - Douwe's truck (nightmare)
7. 11:16 AM - Re: Douwe's truck (airlion2@gmail.com)
8. 11:47 AM - Still Learning to Fly (John Francis)
9. 12:08 PM - Re: Still Learning to Fly (Gary Boothe)
10. 01:19 PM - Re: engine out.. (bender)
11. 03:00 PM - Re: Still Learning to Fly (jarheadpilot82)
12. 03:28 PM - Re: Re: wood vs steel struts (Michael Perez)
13. 03:31 PM - Re: Still Learning to Fly (Michael Perez)
14. 05:30 PM - Re: Re: engine out.. (Jack Phillips)
15. 06:23 PM - Re: WW2 Jeep Gauges (TriScout)
16. 06:28 PM - Re: wood vs steel struts (Mark Roberts)
17. 06:35 PM - Wood/steel struts (Douwe)
18. 06:40 PM - Re: Pietenpol Picnic (Bill Church)
19. 09:03 PM - Re: Re: Pietenpol Picnic (Gary Boothe)
20. 09:23 PM - Re: Re: WW2 Jeep Gauges (Ray Krause)
21. 10:51 PM - Re: Attaching ribs to spars question (Mark Roberts)
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Thats great Ken. Could I get the diameter and wall thickness also? Great idea on
how you attached the balsa. Love to see a pic.
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Hi Paul. I can't answer your question directly, only to say that the alumin
um struts will be lighter than any similar sized steel struts.- If you ar
e thinking of using steel tubes to wrap with wood, than those steel tubes a
lone will probably weigh more than the aluminum struts.- Aluminum tubes w
rapped with wood, T-88, varnish/paint may still weigh more than the plain a
luminum struts. =0A-=0AYou may want to buy streamline aluminum struts and
then wrap them with a thin wood-veneer.-(Of course, the added veneer,
adhesive, varnish/paint, etc. add weight...) However, gluing down a thin ve
neer over the streamline tube would be easy and the shape is already perfec
t...no wood fabrication required. The veneer can be purchased just about an
y place you can buy wood.=0A-=0AFWIW, my aluminum struts, complete with
-machined aluminum inserts, SS forks and the nuts/bolts to assemble-the
m, weigh just under 4 lbs. each.=0A-=0AMichael Perez=0APietenpol HINT Vid
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Another great idea. Where did you get them Michael?
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
http://www.carlsonaircraft.com/struts.html
Michael Perez
Pietenpol HINT Videos
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Great resource. Better price than I thought. I imagine the "small strut" is acceptable.
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Douwe , I found your truck at the San Antonio airport
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Subject: | Re: Douwe's truck |
Douwe, I will bet that you could sell these at Brodhead. I would like one. Cheers,
gardiner PS my next door neighbor hangar with an RV in progress says he would
not paint any plane with latex. it would look too much like a barn. of course
he lives in an upscale neighborhood with latex on the house.
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Subject: | Still Learning to Fly |
As Bob DeWenter announced last week, I finally soloed. Between Part 141 and the
flying schools' restrictions it became difficult to find a good time for me to
solo. My solo was scheduled 7 times and cancelled due to strong winds
(over 5 knot crosswind component) or a wind speed over 15 knots. It's been a windy
Spring around here! Fortunately I was able to continue to fly and accumulate
hours with my instructor waiting for the solo.
I continue to gain confidence and improvement with each of my flights. I am sure
looking forward to moving on to some cross country navigation and flights.
Landings have been the most difficult part of flying for me. I just can't seem
to get the knack of it. I'll probably just get it in the 172 when I transfer
over to the Piper Cub for the rest of the training. Here is a good example of
one of my landings. Bob is narrating and taking the video. He gets a little
excited and thinks it is my third landing......but it is only my second. I
hope he knows how much I appreciate having this on film. I had a gopro camera
in my flight bag but forgot to take it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qzyyNBu0E
The flying lessons have motivated me to work harder on my Piet build just like
attending fly-ins, Brodhead, and EAA meets.
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John Francis
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Subject: | Still Learning to Fly |
Way to go, John!!
Gary Boothe
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Francis
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:48 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Still Learning to Fly
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As Bob DeWenter announced last week, I finally soloed. Between Part 141 and
the flying schools' restrictions it became difficult to find a good time for
me to solo. My solo was scheduled 7 times and cancelled due to strong winds
(over 5 knot crosswind component) or a wind speed over 15 knots. It's been
a windy Spring around here! Fortunately I was able to continue to fly and
accumulate hours with my instructor waiting for the solo.
I continue to gain confidence and improvement with each of my flights. I am
sure looking forward to moving on to some cross country navigation and
flights.
Landings have been the most difficult part of flying for me. I just can't
seem to get the knack of it. I'll probably just get it in the 172 when I
transfer over to the Piper Cub for the rest of the training. Here is a good
example of one of my landings. Bob is narrating and taking the video. He
gets a little excited and thinks it is my third landing......but it is only
my second. I hope he knows how much I appreciate having this on film. I
had a gopro camera in my flight bag but forgot to take it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qzyyNBu0E
The flying lessons have motivated me to work harder on my Piet build just
like attending fly-ins, Brodhead, and EAA meets.
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John Francis
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Subject: | Re: engine out.. |
i got the rear spar cut out today... marked the splice location and now have a
cool reminder to hang on the wall.. the top wing fabric with part of the big numbers.
the damage was right at the attach point.. i glued my ribs and that kinda sucked
to get them loose, but i got it.
shopping for a piece of wood this week.. a splice and a little fabric work. then
to figure out the engine.
jeff
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Subject: | Re: Still Learning to Fly |
Awesome landing, John! Nicely done!
You will be doing your cross country flights before you know it.
Keep us posted.
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Semper Fi,
Terry Hand
Athens, GA
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Yes.
Michael Perez
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Subject: | Re: Still Learning to Fly |
As I said, this is the motivation that keeps me going!- STILL hoping to s
tart my flight training this month...=0A=0A=0AMichael Perez=0APietenpol HIN
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Subject: | Re: engine out.. |
Jeff, I'll tell you the same thing I told Douwe and Gardner and Kevin and
Gary - building a Pietenpol is fun. Rebuilding one is just pure work. (Ask
me how I know). I really admire you for stepping up and accepting the
challenge to rebuild, rather than just sell the pile of scrap and move on,
as some have done.
Keep working at it and you'll have it flying again in no time, and it'll be
better than ever.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bender
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 4:20 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
i got the rear spar cut out today... marked the splice location and now have
a cool reminder to hang on the wall.. the top wing fabric with part of the
big numbers.
the damage was right at the attach point.. i glued my ribs and that kinda
sucked to get them loose, but i got it.
shopping for a piece of wood this week.. a splice and a little fabric work.
then to figure out the engine.
jeff
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Subject: | Re: WW2 Jeep Gauges |
......added pic's (clearer).......end msg
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Subject: | Re: wood vs steel struts |
Does anyone know what the actual stress pressures on the struts? The aluminum struts
seem to me quite strong for normal flight, but when I compared the strength
of the steel vs aluminum, there is so much difference I am curious by what
factor is actually necessary? Anyone able to calculate the strength Needed by
the struts?
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Subject: | Wood/steel struts |
I know Kerri Ann used tubing inside wood struts and I think a few others have done
it too. Should work fine
Sorry Jeff about the setback. Positive you were getting gas? I'd think the temps
would have spiked if it was about to seize up.
Douwe
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> 1. 09:20 AM - wood vs steel struts (nightmare)
> 2. 10:03 AM - engine out.. (bender)
> 3. 10:14 AM - Re: engine out.. (helspersew@aol.com)
> 4. 10:20 AM - Re: engine out.. (bender)
> 5. 10:29 AM - Re: Re: engine out.. (helspersew@aol.com)
> 6. 11:07 AM - Re: engine out.. (Gary Boothe)
> 7. 11:49 AM - Re: engine out.. (Jack Phillips)
> 8. 03:41 PM - Re: engine out.. (Pieti Lowell)
> 9. 06:47 PM - Re: engine out.. (bender)
> 10. 09:35 PM - Re: wood vs steel struts (Ken Bickers)
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> Time: 09:20:30 AM PST US
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: wood vs steel struts
> From: "nightmare" <pauldonahuepilot@yahoo.com>
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>
> Does anyone know the weight difference between wood vs steel vs aluminum struts?
> Love the wood look, but wanted to see if much of a weight penalty for looks.
> Had an idea that maybe use steel tube and wrap in streamlined wood. Has anyone
> done that?
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> Time: 10:03:36 AM PST US
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
> From: "bender" <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
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>
> Went for the second flight in the piet today..
> Takeoff around the patch. . Touch and go. . And on downwind the engine stopped
> Not fuel or fire. . But instant stop. .. the oil pressure was a little low but
> it's a model A Ford.
> I turned downwind earlier than normal because it seemed like rpm was a little
lower.
>
> Was 2000.. on the last climb I could only get 1800....
> So engine out call and landing the opposite direction on the runway. .
> The tower had basically given me that side. . Parallel runways.
> Little wind from the right rear. .. not a lot of altitude. .. hit the runway
a
> little too step. .a bounce. .. wind portion didn't help. . But caught the wing
> tip..I but off fabric to take a look.
> Looks like two ribs need repair. .. the rear spar at the strut fitting is cracked.
> ..
> One piece wing. I see a splice and fabric work in my future. . The right wheel
> took a beating... and the axel bent at the wheel. . Easy fix. .
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> Time: 10:14:02 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
> From: helspersew@aol.com
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> Jeff,
>
> Wow that sucks bad. Glad you are OK. Any guesses on the engine?
>
> Dan Helsper
> Puryear, TN
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> From: bender <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 12:03 pm
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
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>
> Went for the second flight in the piet today..
> Takeoff around the patch. . Touch and go. . And on downwind the engine stop
> ped
> Not fuel or fire. . But instant stop. .. the oil pressure was a little low
> but
> it's a model A Ford.
> I turned downwind earlier than normal because it seemed like rpm was a litt
> le
> lower.
> Was 2000.. on the last climb I could only get 1800....
> So engine out call and landing the opposite direction on the runway. .
> The tower had basically given me that side. . Parallel runways.
> Little wind from the right rear. .. not a lot of altitude. .. hit the runwa
> y a
> little too step. .a bounce. .. wind portion didn't help. . But caught the w
> ing
> tip..I but off fabric to take a look.
> Looks like two ribs need repair. .. the rear spar at the strut fitting is
>
> cracked. .
> One piece wing. I see a splice and fabric work in my future. . The right w
> heel
> took a beating... and the axel bent at the wheel. . Easy fix. .
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> Time: 10:20:03 AM PST US
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
> From: "bender" <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
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>
> not really... it was loose after landing... the lack of RPM then sudden stop
makes
> me think it got hot and tight. I'll check it out.
> What kind of oil pressure do you see normally. ? I know the car guys say even
> 5lbs is good
>
> it does suck a little.. not as bad as Douwes repair... i'll get it going
>
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> Time: 10:29:54 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
> From: helspersew@aol.com
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>
> It registers high (maybe 30) when cold, and routinely reads 5-10 lbs when
> hot. I recall Ken Perkins telling me the story of him landing in a bean fi
> eld because he was worried his oil pressure was barely reading......turns o
> ut everything was OK and normal to resume his journey.
>
> When I first flew mine it had a tendency to want to "quit" on final (I only
> allowed this to happen once, carried more power after that) at low RPM. No
> w it seems to be better. I am attributing this to tightness.
>
> Dan Helsper
> Puryear, TN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bender <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 12:20 pm
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
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> not really... it was loose after landing... the lack of RPM then sudden sto
> p
> makes me think it got hot and tight. I'll check it out.
> What kind of oil pressure do you see normally. ? I know the car guys say e
> ven
> 5lbs is good
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> it does suck a little.. not as bad as Douwes repair... i'll get it going
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> Time: 11:07:16 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
> From: Gary Boothe <gboothe5@comcast.net>
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>
> Oh crap! (Having flashbacks...) Hope FAA doesn't get involved....
>
> Gary Boothe
> NX308MB
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> On Jun 15, 2013, at 10:03 AM, "bender" <jfaith@solairusaviation.com> wrote:
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>>
>> Went for the second flight in the piet today..
>> Takeoff around the patch. . Touch and go. . And on downwind the engine stopped
>> Not fuel or fire. . But instant stop. .. the oil pressure was a little low but
> it's a model A Ford.
>> I turned downwind earlier than normal because it seemed like rpm was a little
> lower.
>> Was 2000.. on the last climb I could only get 1800....
>> So engine out call and landing the opposite direction on the runway. .
>> The tower had basically given me that side. . Parallel runways.
>> Little wind from the right rear. .. not a lot of altitude. .. hit the runway
> a little too step. .a bounce. .. wind portion didn't help. . But caught the wing
> tip..I but off fabric to take a look.
>> Looks like two ribs need repair. .. the rear spar at the strut fitting is cracked.
> ..
>> One piece wing. I see a splice and fabric work in my future. . The right wheel
> took a beating... and the axel bent at the wheel. . Easy fix. .
>>
>>
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> Time: 11:49:15 AM PST US
> From: "Jack Phillips" <jack@bedfordlandings.com>
> Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
>
>
> So sorry to hear this, Jeff. I was hoping to see your new bird at Brodhead
> next month. Glad you're ok, but as Dan said, this sucks! I hioe you get
> her flying agin soon.
>
> 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 bender
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 1:03 PM
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: engine out..
>
>
> Went for the second flight in the piet today..
> Takeoff around the patch. . Touch and go. . And on downwind the engine
> stopped
> Not fuel or fire. . But instant stop. .. the oil pressure was a little low
> but it's a model A Ford.
> I turned downwind earlier than normal because it seemed like rpm was a
> little lower.
> Was 2000.. on the last climb I could only get 1800....
> So engine out call and landing the opposite direction on the runway. .
> The tower had basically given me that side. . Parallel runways.
> Little wind from the right rear. .. not a lot of altitude. .. hit the runway
> a little too step. .a bounce. .. wind portion didn't help. . But caught the
> wing tip..I but off fabric to take a look.
> Looks like two ribs need repair. .. the rear spar at the strut fitting is
> cracked. .
> One piece wing. I see a splice and fabric work in my future. . The right
> wheel took a beating... and the axel bent at the wheel. . Easy fix. .
>
>
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> Time: 03:41:46 PM PST US
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
> From: "Pieti Lowell" <Lowellcfrank@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Jeff
> Did your prop survive ? You are fortunate to come out unscathed . Check the Mag
> to see if it moved or grounded, for that quick shut-down. A fuel shortage is
> a slower engine, but a prime will get you back with a little power.
> During the period of 1800 RPM could you get the engine to increase by a slight
> primer set to the unlocked position? this will run a bit rich,and slower,was
it
> locked in the off position, during your first take-off, that caused the engine
> stop ? Look at each spark plug for signs of rich or lean conditions .The last
> ? did you have a problem at full throttle on take off or did you give the Ford
> a quick open throttle just as it started to stop ?
> Seem the Brain doesn't work as fast when one is in the position of unusual situations,
> I have been there, done that.
> Pieti Lowell
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> Time: 06:47:43 PM PST US
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: engine out..
> From: "bender" <jfaith@solairusaviation.com>
>
>
> The prop is ok. .. the only damage is the bent axel and the rear spar.
> Two ribs have a member broken. . My oil pressure was never over 10 psi..
> Usually around 3-5... but that's what I understood to be normal on the A.
> I really wonder if a lack of oil In a new engine is the culprit.
> I'll check everything. . Repair the wood and do it again. .
> I really like the idea of the A..I've really run it hard on the ground and its
> been
> Like a clock. .
>
> Jeff
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>
> Time: 09:35:18 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: wood vs steel struts
> From: Ken Bickers <bickers.ken@gmail.com>
>
> Paul, I used round tubes for diagonal struts and jury struts, which I then
> faired with balsa. I ran the balsa through my router to create half
> circular coves that fit over the round tubes. After gluing the balsa to the
> tubes with T-88, I then covered each assembly with fabric. I haven't
> weighed my struts after fairing with balsa and covering. I'll try to do
> that for you at the next opportunity. For comparison purposes, someone else
> will need to jump in with the weight of their wood or aluminum streamlined
> struts. Cheers, Ken
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM, nightmare <pauldonahuepilot@yahoo.com>wrote:
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>> pauldonahuepilot@yahoo.com>
>>
>> Does anyone know the weight difference between wood vs steel vs aluminum
>> struts?
>> Love the wood look, but wanted to see if much of a weight penalty for
>> looks.
>> Had an idea that maybe use steel tube and wrap in streamlined wood. Has
>> anyone done that?
>>
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>> Paul Donahue
>> Started 8-3-12
>> do not archive
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Subject: | Re: Pietenpol Picnic |
Weather co-operated. Sunny and comfortable temperatures all day. Bit of a crosswind.
Lots of people turned out. Only two Piets present, but a selection of
other interesting aircraft showed up.
Unfortunately, I had a bit of mechanical trouble on the way, so I didn't arrive
until almost 2pm. And once I had said hello to all the faces I knew, most of
the aircraft had departed - so I have almost no photos to share. However, I
did take a handful of photos. Here are a few snapped at the end of the day.
Bill C.
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Subject: | Re: Pietenpol Picnic |
Dang horseless contraptions!!
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Church
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 6:41 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol Picnic
--> <billspiet@sympatico.ca>
Weather co-operated. Sunny and comfortable temperatures all day. Bit of a
crosswind. Lots of people turned out. Only two Piets present, but a
selection of other interesting aircraft showed up.
Unfortunately, I had a bit of mechanical trouble on the way, so I didn't
arrive until almost 2pm. And once I had said hello to all the faces I knew,
most of the aircraft had departed - so I have almost no photos to share.
However, I did take a handful of photos. Here are a few snapped at the end
of the day.
Bill C.
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Subject: | Re: WW2 Jeep Gauges |
Beautiful pictures and plane! I love the clarity of the dials, great for an old
fart to read! I saved the info on the gauges and will order them. Now, how about
some detailed pictures of your 3-piece windscreen?
Thanks,
Ray Krause,
SkyScout in progress
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Subject: | Re: Attaching ribs to spars question |
That's interesting Keri Ann ... Wonder how much lighter the ribs are than a built
up rib. Naw... There I go again trying to change the plans.
I'm starting the order list to get your tail wheel built that I bought plans for.
Hoping the next time I get a job I can pinch a few bucks to buy the parts.
Need the list first, and that doesn't cost me anything to plan out :D
Mark
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