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1. 11:17 AM - Re: Aileron control cable routing (taildrags)
2. 11:18 AM - Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB (Fun2av8)
3. 03:34 PM - Re: Re: Aileron control cable routing (Gary Boothe)
4. 04:16 PM - Re: Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB (Gary Boothe)
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| Subject: | Re: Aileron control cable routing |
Gentlemen (and Steve)-
It sounds like with additional pulleys to divert the aileron control cables to
the insides of the cabin, there may be more room (depth) for instruments in the
instrument panel. Other than that, I can't imagine why it was done. It can't
hurt, though.
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Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
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| Subject: | Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB |
Post Construction Rear Cockpit Step
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I got a bit of a small problem and need some help.
I am somewhat disabled due to a service connected aircraft accident. This makes
it difficult to get into/out of the Piet. I have to literally put one leg in
the cockpit and then hop up on to the fuse behind the pilot seat (do so ever
so carefully), and then slide down into the seat.
Getting out is, well to be honest, kinda funny to watch (so I've been told). I
just sorta hang one leg over the side and grab on to the strut and kinda do a
controlled bail out.
I've looked at maybe doing the toe cut-out .... looks like a really really bad
idea.
Has anyone attached any kind of a step to the bottom of the Fuse below the pilot's
seat? In my mind (keep in mind I'm not a builder) it just sounds easy to
do. But, I am pretty sure its not simple. Can it be done? Any suggestions.
One thing is for sure - I have to figure something out or one day for sure, I'm
gonna break something.
PS. one guy suggested I carry a step ladder.....yeah, like I got someplace to
stow a step ladder after I am in the cockpit. Maybe a rope ladder ..... javascript:emoticon(':D')
:D
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Jim McWhorter
N687MB (New Owner)
Culpeper, VA KCJR
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| Subject: | Re: Aileron control cable routing |
With cabanes tilted back, full forward stick can contact the cables. Like
Oscar says..."can't hurt..."
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
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From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of taildrags
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 11:17 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aileron control cable routing
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Gentlemen (and Steve)-
It sounds like with additional pulleys to divert the aileron control cables
to the insides of the cabin, there may be more room (depth) for instruments
in the instrument panel. Other than that, I can't imagine why it was done.
It can't hurt, though.
--------
Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"
A75 power
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=410426#410426
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| Subject: | Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB |
Jim,
I have a recollection from over 40 years ago of watching Frank Tallman drop
into the cockpit of a Grumman Duck. Not to minimize your injury, though, as
it wouldn't take much to make it difficult to squeeze into a Piet!
There must be 50 ways to make a step! Well, maybe a half dozen or so...but
you will need access to the bottom framing, just behind the seat. If you
don't already have a panel there, now would be a great time to make one.
Good stuff to inspect under there...
I have a step, and cannot imagine not having one. Yours may end up looking a
little more like an afterthought, but I'll bet you could come up with some
good ideas. See what you have for access, and go from there....
Gary Boothe
NX308MB
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fun2av8
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 11:18 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB
Post Construction Rear Cockpit Step
========================
I got a bit of a small problem and need some help.
I am somewhat disabled due to a service connected aircraft accident. This
makes it difficult to get into/out of the Piet. I have to literally put one
leg in the cockpit and then hop up on to the fuse behind the pilot seat (do
so ever so carefully), and then slide down into the seat.
Getting out is, well to be honest, kinda funny to watch (so I've been told).
I just sorta hang one leg over the side and grab on to the strut and kinda
do a controlled bail out.
I've looked at maybe doing the toe cut-out .... looks like a really really
bad idea.
Has anyone attached any kind of a step to the bottom of the Fuse below the
pilot's seat? In my mind (keep in mind I'm not a builder) it just sounds
easy to do. But, I am pretty sure its not simple. Can it be done? Any
suggestions.
One thing is for sure - I have to figure something out or one day for sure,
I'm gonna break something.
PS. one guy suggested I carry a step ladder.....yeah, like I got someplace
to stow a step ladder after I am in the cockpit. Maybe a rope ladder .....
javascript:emoticon(':D')
:D
--------
Jim McWhorter
N687MB (New Owner)
Culpeper, VA KCJR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=410427#410427
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