---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/25/13: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:30 AM - Re: NX626E (BYD) 2. 09:06 AM - Re: NX626E (taildrags) 3. 01:17 PM - Control system bearings (TOM MICHELLE BRANT) 4. 02:42 PM - Re: Control system bearings (skipgadd@earthlink.net) 5. 05:03 PM - Cowling reinstall (Dortch, Steven D MAJ MIL USA NGB) 6. 07:23 PM - Re: NX626E (BYD) 7. 09:13 PM - Re: Re: NX626E (Ray Krause) 8. 09:42 PM - Re: Cowling reinstall (taildrags) 9. 09:57 PM - Re: NX626E (taildrags) 10. 10:22 PM - Re: NX626E (BYD) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:30:48 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E From: "BYD" Hi Oscar, The patented parking brake came to me when I was wondering how to secure the ship at a location that didnt offer someplace to tie the tail. It occurred to me that Id have ropes to tie the plane down and I could use them for double-duty like you see in the video. You have seen the cabane support system I used before go back and look at N2431 that I used to own and youll recognize it. After a discussion with Vi Kapler where he mentioned that just the cross-wires alone made for a flexing wing, I decided to replicate that feature. And although I am running a high-compression head (for a Model-A), I think the sudden stop is more a factor of a newly broken-in engine. I imagine both factor in. Thanks for the compliments, and now that youre on the west coast again, maybe well meet at a function in between our locations! Bill Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407458#407458 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:49 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E From: "taildrags" Bill; I'd be curious to hear more about the flexing wing discussion. I'm not sure how that translates back to the cabanes and their bracing. Next July I plan to fly Scout to the event at Arlington that used to be the Northwest fly-in. That is, if I survive the West Coast fly-in down to Frazier Lake next June ;o) In January 2014 I will have officially entered early geezerhood... eligible for Social Security ;o) I will reward myself with some x-c flying in 2014. -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407460#407460 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:17:59 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Control system bearings From: TOM MICHELLE BRANT What are people using for bearings in the control system. For the torque tube I thought some 1" .049 tube would work but seems a bit loose. Could machine something down from a thicker tube or look into a buyout part. Curious what others are using. Tom B. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:42:48 PM PST US From: "skipgadd@earthlink.net" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Control system bearings Tom, .058 is the magic size. The ID of any size will fit the OD of the next smaller size. Skip > [Original Message] > From: TOM MICHELLE BRANT > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Date: 8/25/2013 4:21:05 PM > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Control system bearings > > > What are people using for bearings in the control system. For the torque tube I thought some 1" .049 tube would work but seems a bit loose. Could machine something down from a thicker tube or look into a buyout part. Curious what others are using. > > Tom B. > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:03:24 PM PST US From: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ MIL USA NGB" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cowling reinstall UNCLASSIFIED Gentlemen and Oscar, I have started working on the cowling. When Attached, the bottom cowling (chin) attaches easily. But the portion around the prop looks like it is sticking too far forward and will interfere with the prop right around where the prop bolts are. It does not improve when I add the top portion of the cowling. The design appears to me that it needs to be back enough to put small Rclips to attach the top to the bottom next to the prop. It is also tight against the air filter and seems not square to the filter. Any Ideas before a take a BFH to it to hammer it into shape? Blue Skies, Steve D UNCLASSIFIED ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:19 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E From: "BYD" Cool. I just entered geezerhood myself and can relate that its fine. As far as the flexing wing discussion, Vi related that with just the cross bracing for the cabanes, he felt the fuselage in a sense could yaw while the wing continues straight (my description not his). I suppose in turns but dont remember him saying that. He did mention that at first it could be a little unnerving. Myself, Ive pretty much stayed away from Arlington since it grew into the third largest aviation event in the nation. Its part of that geezerhood mentality. The more pages an event has in its NOTAM, the less likely I am to attend. Ill try to pay attention if you come up and maybe intercept you at a fuel stop or something. Bill Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407476#407476 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:13:51 PM PST US From: Ray Krause Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E Bill, Where are you located "in the West"? Ray Krause SkyScout in progress Colusa, CA Sent from my iPad On Aug 25, 2013, at 7:20 PM, "BYD" wrote: > > Cool. I just entered geezerhood myself and can relate that its fine. As far as the flexing wing discussion, Vi related that with just the cross bracing for the cabanes, he felt the fuselage in a sense could yaw while the wing continues straight (my description not his). I suppose in turns but dont remember him saying that. He did mention that at first it could be a little unnerving. > > Myself, Ive pretty much stayed away from Arlington since it grew into the third largest aviation event in the nation. Its part of that geezerhood mentality. The more pages an event has in its NOTAM, the less likely I am to attend. Ill try to pay attention if you come up and maybe intercept you at a fuel stop or something. > > Bill > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407476#407476 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:42:16 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Cowling reinstall From: "taildrags" Steve (and gentlemen)- Put down the BFH. Sit and listen. When I first installed (re-installed) the cowlings on Scout, I had the same experience as you did. The bottom half went on quite well (after I weaseled and scooched and prayed it into place around the exhaust stacks, filter, and air box), and I secured it to the four bosses that attach it to the firewall so that it would not move. Then I started with the top half. I can take some pictures of the setup on Scout, and in fact I'm pretty sure that I already have some if I can find them, but the front of the cowling sits pretty close to the back of the prop bolts and all those whirling things. Not so close that they rub, but pretty close just the same. My top and bottom halves are fastened together at the front with about 3 PK screws and Tinnerman nuts on each side of the hole where the prop flange shaft comes through, so they aren't going anywhere. I'm thinking pictures may be quite useful here, so I'll see what I've got. Do not employ the BFH; we are craftsmen, not cavemen. At any rate, only employ the BFH when the hangar doors are closed and Tech Counselors cannot observe your actions. -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407479#407479 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:57:02 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E From: "taildrags" >From what I find on the FAA aircraft registry database, Bill is based in Gig Harbor, WA. He can probably see Tacoma across the narrows to the east. Bill, I would be perfectly happy to skip the big event at Arlington and just visit with friends instead. It would probably be cheaper, and undoubtedly less stressful ;o) I have a friend over on the Oly Pen in Port Angeles with his own strip, my friend Kyle Rash is over on Rosario Strait in Anacortes, and I have so many other friends up in Washington state that I'd like to visit (including Jake Schultz in Bellevue)-! You're talking me out of trying to go to a big fly-in and have fun instead. Good for you! Pietenpols forever! -------- Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Air Camper NX41CC "Scout" A75 power Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=407480#407480 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:22:55 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NX626E From: "BYD" Indeed, I live in Gig Harbor across the narrows from Tacoma, WA and Oscar, I don't mean to talk you out of attending a great event - I only meant that it is not my cup of tea. You could easily attend it and visit your friends on the same trip if you're inclined. 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