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by Stroid
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Where to buy Plywood
Replies: 5
Views: 3392

Re: Where to buy Plywood

Oscar,
Thanks! I had already tried them. They said they do not make any plywood thinner then 1/8th in thick.

I ended up just ordering a sheet from aircraft spruce (ouch!). Package just came. Thanks guys
by Stroid
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Where to buy Plywood
Replies: 5
Views: 3392

Where to buy Plywood

Im looking for a 4x4 sheet of marine or aircraft grade plywood 1/16in thick. Where do you guys buy? Aircraft spruce? Shipping is brutal. Im near Seattle WA. Any ideas on a local company to look into? Thanks!
by Stroid
Thu May 21, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Interchanging Piet Parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3032

Interchanging Piet Parts

How compatible are Piets would you say? Is it likely that wings from one plane would work fine with the center section of another plane? Should the tails pretty much all work between aircraft? Or all they all pretty custom one-off type builds so it is unlikely for parts to interchange?
by Stroid
Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Open Cockpit for those with Glasses
Replies: 5
Views: 4445

Open Cockpit for those with Glasses

What do you guys do about this? I wear prescription glasses and have yet to find a great option. Goggles don't seem to fit around the glasses well. I got one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/aviation-helmet-with-headset-pilot-helmets-YUENY-EN966-certificate-YAHH-2000-PNR/272405394264?hash=item3f6c...
by Stroid
Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:56 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?
Replies: 6
Views: 4550

Re: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?

Nice! Ok will call you. Thxs for the invite!
by Stroid
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: How many Piets have Dual Controls? What about cabane struts?
Replies: 1
Views: 2558

How many Piets have Dual Controls? What about cabane struts?

Getting a second Piet this Thanksgiving. It only has rear controls and bracing wires instead of cabane struts. Is this very unusual? Im sure less than desirable?
by Stroid
Wed Oct 30, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: epoxy failure
Replies: 5
Views: 4250

Re: epoxy failure

Yes I have had epoxy fail on my wood minimax. Hard landings, stepping on the wrong spot like you did etc. Im not a big fan of the wood/epoxy. I like metal fasteners myself. But then Im pretty rough with my planes doing stol flying. I really wish I had the steel frame instead. Oh well.
by Stroid
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Lycoming O-290G
Replies: 0
Views: 5043

Lycoming O-290G

Hey all,
I have a O-290 for sale. Makes for one crazy pietenpol. I have the same engine on my Piet as well. Here is my craigs post:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/avo/6984141354.html

$6500 with everything (prop, alt, starter, flywheel, oil cooler, carb, etc)
by Stroid
Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?
Replies: 6
Views: 4550

Re: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?

These are 21x8.00x6 tires. They really roll over rough ground and sticks nicely.
The decals said Ulrika Trans Global. They are removed though. Wasn't a big fan of that.

I would love some big spoked old fashioned tires. One day...
by Stroid
Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?
Replies: 6
Views: 4550

Re: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?

Ah ok thanks. I just got N32BM, a O-290 powered beauty.
by Stroid
Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any Piet Flyers in WA state?
Replies: 6
Views: 4550

Any Piet Flyers in WA state?

I just got a Piet and would love to fly with some others sometime. Anyone around Bremerton area?