---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/29/17: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:17 AM - Re: Re: Sky Scout Plans ((null) raykrause) 2. 11:54 AM - Re: Sky Scout Plans (DonkDoug) 3. 07:11 PM - Re: Re: Sky Scout Plans ((null) raykrause) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:26 AM PST US From: "(null) raykrause" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Sky Scout Plans Doug, No, I'm using a wood prop that came with the engine which was on a Fly Baby. I'm not even sure of the pitch. I intend to test it with the "fish scale meter" the Piet guys refer to! Have not done that, yet. A metal prop would help, but not much. If you are just starting your build, I would suggest adding 2-3" to the front of the fuselage. Two advantages: it's easy to do over making the motor mount and it gives more room for a header tank. You could also slant the wing back further, if necessary. The next problem will be the landing gear. The plans-built SkyScout gear is not so great. Getting the right springs is a BITCH! I finally had an air/oil shock made that SEEMS to be working OK, now. It also saved 12 lbs. Lots to learn, it will make your brain muscles stronger! Ray Sent from my iPad > On Aug 28, 2017, at 10:04 PM, DonkDoug wrote: > > also. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:54:24 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Sky Scout Plans From: "DonkDoug" Ray, I found my W/B notes last night after I responded to your post. I calculated, as you did, that the fuselage should be extended 2" to accommodate an A-65 using the Piet Continental motor mount. You are right, a metal prop does not help much. As William demonstrated with his Piet W/B study and subsequent articles, moving the wing can make a huge difference in CG location. I also re-read some Piet articles last night. One of them stated that the Sky Scout plans in the Flying and Glider Manual were drawn from "shop notes." I imagine that is where some of the errors came from. Doug Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472324#472324 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:11:45 PM PST US From: "(null) raykrause" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Sky Scout Plans Doug, Sure sounds like you will have an easier time building than I did. I should have flown mine last winter, but things got in the way and slowed me down. Now I'm looking at this fall, pretty soon by my standards! Ray Sent from my iPad > On Aug 29, 2017, at 11:53 AM, DonkDoug wrote: > > > Ray, > > I found my W/B notes last night after I responded to your post. I calculated, as you did, that the fuselage should be extended 2" to accommodate an A-65 using the Piet Continental motor mount. You are right, a metal prop does not help much. As William demonstrated with his Piet W/B study and subsequent articles, moving the wing can make a huge difference in CG location. > > I also re-read some Piet articles last night. One of them stated that the Sky Scout plans in the Flying and Glider Manual were drawn from "shop notes." I imagine that is where some of the errors came from. > > Doug > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472324#472324 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.