---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 05/12/17: 15 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:51 AM - Re: DIe Spring gear (jarheadpilot82) 2. 02:00 AM - Re: Heim bearings for landing gear struts. (jarheadpilot82) 3. 03:01 AM - Re: Heim bearings for landing gear struts. (Andre B. Charvet) 4. 08:44 AM - Re: DIe Spring gear (tkreiner) 5. 09:04 AM - Re: Re: DIe Spring gear (Steven Dortch) 6. 10:24 AM - Visit to US (oldbird) 7. 10:27 AM - BPA Newsletter (Steven Dortch) 8. 10:33 AM - Re: DIe Spring gear (jarheadpilot82) 9. 11:07 AM - Re: Visit to US (Ben Charvet) 10. 11:31 AM - Re: Re: DIe Spring gear (Steven Dortch) 11. 02:08 PM - Re: BPA Newsletter (Jack Textor) 12. 08:23 PM - OT opinion from the peanut gallery (Steven Dortch) 13. 09:11 PM - Re: OT opinion from the peanut gallery (jarheadpilot82) 14. 09:15 PM - Re: DIe Spring gear (jarheadpilot82) 15. 09:53 PM - Re: Re: OT opinion from the peanut gallery (Steven Dortch) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:51:52 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear From: "jarheadpilot82" John F., I measured the die spring "can" and it was indeed 2.25 tubing. I can only assume that William already had some on hand, but that does appear to be what it was made of. Hope that helps. -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469233#469233 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:00:18 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Heim bearings for landing gear struts. From: "jarheadpilot82" In case others have not seen what Steve is talking about, here are photos of the ends of the die spring rods on my gear - -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469234#469234 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_8885_134.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_8884_945.jpg ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:01:10 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Heim bearings for landing gear struts. From: "Andre B. Charvet" SSByZXVzZWQgbXkgc3RydXQgZW5kcy4gVGhlcmUgaXNuJ3QgbXVjaCByb3RhdGlvbiBvbiB0aGUg YXNzZW1ibHkuCkJlbgoKT24gTWF5IDExLCAyMDE3LCBhdCA1OjI5IFBNLCBTdGV2ZW4gRG9ydGNo IDxzdGV2ZW4uZC5kb3J0Y2hAZ21haWwuY29tPiB3cm90ZToKCkkgaGF2ZSBvcmRlcmVkIG1hdGVy aWFsIGZvciBteSBkaWUgc3ByaW5nIHN0cnV0cy7CoAoKCkhvd2V2ZXIsIFRlcnJ5IGhhbmRzIHBp Y3R1cmVzIHNob3cgaGVpbSBiZWFyaW5ncy4gT3RoZXJzIGRvbid0LiBNeSBjdXJyZW50IGJ1bmdl ZSBzeXN0ZW0ganVzdCBoYXMgaG9sZXMgZHJpbGxlZCBpbiB0aGUgdHViZS4KCgpPcGluaW9ucz8K Cg= ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:44:21 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear From: "tkreiner" Terry, After reviewing the list of materials WW had you purchase, I'm scratching my head wondering the gear is constructed. Would it be possible to get a sketch of the gear showing tube sizes; i.e., what goes where? Obviously, some tubing needs to telescope within others, but the lengths shown on the Invoice don't make complete sense without some form of a sketch or drawing. If you can pull a sketch together, I'll create a formal drawing and post online for all to review. Thanks, -------- Tom Kreiner Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469241#469241 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:04:53 AM PST US From: Steven Dortch Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear per aircraft spruce the inside diameter (ID) of 2.25 inch outer diameter tubing is 2.10 inch. This allows a 2 inch washer room to move in the "can". On May 12, 2017 3:53 AM, "jarheadpilot82" wrote: jarheadpilot82@hotmail.com> John F., I measured the die spring "can" and it was indeed 2.25 tubing. I can only assume that William already had some on hand, but that does appear to be what it was made of. Hope that helps. -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469233#469233 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:24:10 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Visit to US From: "oldbird" Hi All I will be visiting US in June. I will stay in Orlando, Fl. Can you help me find an Air Camper in the vicinity? I will have car and bike provisions. Regards Semih Oksay Istanbul, Turkey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469244#469244 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:27:02 AM PST US From: Steven Dortch Subject: Pietenpol-List: BPA Newsletter I got my Brodhead Pietenpol Association newsletter for the Second Quarter 2017. Great publication as usual. If you are not a member I suggest joining. Of course there were lots of pretty pictures and good articles. Douwe's article on how to using aluminum tubing to dress up your cowling was well written. It reminds me that in my cocpit. I used PVC tubing cut into sections and split to put on the sharp edge of the alumium around the cockpit. After putting the PVC on I covered it with Black foam plumbing insulation from the aviation section at Lowes and covered that with Pleather and laced it on with holes drilled in the metal. The lacing was a US Army Bootlace! Douwe's Tailwheel Control horn length article hit home. I am quite Glad I saw this, Mine was attached to a set of inside holes, thus the pedals were set up to over control my plane on the ground. Based on this article, I will reattach the rudder wires to the outer holes which are close to the width of the Rudder horns. This should result in neutral steering. Clay Hammond's article on the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome fly-in has promted me to keep the newsletter informed about the fly-ins and events at the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome in South Texas. It is very similar to Old Rhinebeck and indeed has a Model T powered Pietenpol Scout! Thanks Pat for the great newsletter. BTW I still like having it in paper. Blue Skies, Steve "The Luddite" D ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 10:33:04 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear From: "jarheadpilot82" I am currently out of the country, but will be back tomorrow. I will try to get some measurements together over the weekend and post them. -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469247#469247 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:07:38 AM PST US From: Ben Charvet Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit to US I have one in Titusville, which is 30 miles east of Orlando Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2017, at 1:23 PM, oldbird wrote: > > > Hi All > > I will be visiting US in June. I will stay in Orlando, Fl. Can you help me find an Air Camper in the vicinity? I will have car and bike provisions. > > Regards > > Semih Oksay > Istanbul, Turkey > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469244#469244 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:31:20 AM PST US From: Steven Dortch Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear Terry, my interests are in what size Heim bearings you used. Man thanks for the help. Blue Skies, Steve D On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 12:32 PM, jarheadpilot82 wrote: > jarheadpilot82@hotmail.com> > > I am currently out of the country, but will be back tomorrow. I will try > to get some measurements together over the weekend and post them. > > -------- > Semper Fi, > > Terry Hand > Athens, GA > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469247#469247 > > -- Blue Skies, Steve D ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:08:33 PM PST US From: Jack Textor Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: BPA Newsletter Yes, high quality editing, pictures paper and print! Jack Textor Sent from my iPad > On May 12, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Steven Dortch wr ote: > > I got my Brodhead Pietenpol Association newsletter for the Second Quarter 2 017. Great publication as usual. If you are not a member I suggest joining. O f course there were lots of pretty pictures and good articles. > > > > Douwe's article on how to using aluminum tubing to dress up your cowling w as well written. It reminds me that in my cocpit. I used PVC tubing cut into sections and split to put on the sharp edge of the alumium around the cock pit. After putting the PVC on I covered it with Black foam plumbing insulati on from the aviation section at Lowes and covered that with Pleather and la ced it on with holes drilled in the metal. The lacing was a US Army Bootlace ! > > > > Douwe's Tailwheel Control horn length article hit home. I am quite Glad I s aw this, Mine was attached to a set of inside holes, thus the pedals were se t up to over control my plane on the ground. Based on this article, I will r eattach the rudder wires to the outer holes which are close to the width of t he Rudder horns. This should result in neutral steering. > > > > Clay Hammond's article on the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome fly-in has promted m e to keep the newsletter informed about the fly-ins and events at the Old Ki ngsbury Aerodrome in South Texas. It is very similar to Old Rhinebeck and in deed has a Model T powered Pietenpol Scout! > > > > Thanks Pat for the great newsletter. BTW I still like having it in paper. > > > > Blue Skies, > > Steve "The Luddite" D ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:23:30 PM PST US From: Steven Dortch Subject: Pietenpol-List: OT opinion from the peanut gallery BLUF. I might have an option on getting an Aeronca 7AC Champ. What is y'alls opinion on using it as a training aircraft? Plusses and minuses, VS say the Cessna 172 or 152. -- Blue Skies, Steve D ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:11:55 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: OT opinion from the peanut gallery From: "jarheadpilot82" Steve, IMHO, I have always thought (other things being equal) that a tandem seat aircraft made a better trainer than side by side, but that is what I learned and later taught in. Others may think differently. -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469262#469262 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:15:37 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: DIe Spring gear From: "jarheadpilot82" wilco. -------- Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469263#469263 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:53:08 PM PST US From: Steven Dortch Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: OT opinion from the peanut gallery Terry, i learned in Cessna 150s. I think side by side enhances learning. tandem taildraggers may make better seat of the pants pilots. On May 12, 2017 11:13 PM, "jarheadpilot82" wrote: > jarheadpilot82@hotmail.com> > > Steve, > > IMHO, I have always thought (other things being equal) that a tandem seat > aircraft made a better trainer than side by side, but that is what I > learned and later taught in. Others may think differently. > > -------- > Semper Fi, > > Terry Hand > Athens, GA > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469262#469262 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.