---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 10/13/13: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:17:23 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aileron control cable routing From: "taildrags" 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:18:59 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mr Sam - Pietenpol N687MB From: "Fun2av8" 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 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:34:19 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: 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 -----Original Message----- 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 --> 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 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:16:17 PM PST US From: "Gary Boothe" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.