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by Terry Hand
Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Free Tail Feathers
Replies: 1
Views: 725

Free Tail Feathers

I am cleaning out my hangar and have a set of tail feathers that I obviously no longer need. I hate to throw them out. If somebody wants them for their man cave, let me know. All I want to be reimbursed for the cost of packaging and shipping. They were modified to fit my Steel tube fuselage project,...
by Terry Hand
Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Your help is needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1117

Your help is needed

Builders and Friends, As you know from my previous posting, my project has sold. Today, my new-found friend and Marine brother, Paul Oswalt, came and picked up HIS Piet project. It is no longer Terry Hand's steel tube Piet project. It is Paul Oswalt's steel tube Piet project. So I am asking for your...
by Terry Hand
Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Pietenpol Project
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Re: Pietenpol Project

Sold.
by Terry Hand
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Shock spring contruction
Replies: 13
Views: 2572

Re: Shock spring contruction

In terms of welding, I can't tell you not to use gas welding. But I will tell you this - all of the welds on the gear of my Piet project were TIG welded by William Wynne.
by Terry Hand
Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:11 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Corvair Warp Drive Prop- Factory Serviced
Replies: 1
Views: 897

Corvair Warp Drive Prop- Factory Serviced

I have a 66" warp drive for a Corvair engine for sale. I bought it, and sent it to the factory where they inspected the blades and hub, balanced them and repainted them. They have the white painted tips. They are the props with the nickel leading edge. They have never been installed and flown s...
by Terry Hand
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:15 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Pietenpol Project
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Re: Pietenpol Project

Kind words, Oscar. I am pricing it at what I think is fair, and also so someone who really wants to get a head start can do so.
by Terry Hand
Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Pietenpol Project
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Pietenpol Project

Things have changed in my life, and it is time to let my project go and let someone finish her up. A tough decision, but a necessary one. So my change of plans creates a great opportunity for a builder. 1. I have a steel tube fuselage project for sale. Most welding (not all, but most) has either bee...
by Terry Hand
Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Looking for N34278
Replies: 2
Views: 1494

Re: Looking for N34278

The FAA shows it as deregistered as of 2012. That is all that I could easily find. Someone may be able to determine more.
by Terry Hand
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: fuel
Replies: 4
Views: 2691

Re: fuel

A cheap lesson compared to what might have happened. We all learn from these postings. Thanks for sharing.
by Terry Hand
Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:56 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: fuel
Replies: 4
Views: 2691

Re: fuel

I have done a little internet "dumpster diving" and what comes up is that 100LL is extremely sensitive to UV rays. That is why most gas cans are colored. Apparently 100LL does not play well with clear or white containers. Were the cans out in the sun? Were these cans designated as usable w...
by Terry Hand
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Flight controls travel
Replies: 7
Views: 3311

Re: Flight controls travel

John,

I knew that I had drawn this out in the past. Does this help? I have the full size of this in pdf if you want to see it.
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by Terry Hand
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Flight controls travel
Replies: 7
Views: 3311

Re: Flight controls travel

One other thought. Since it is a direct line from rudder bar end to rudder horn, you could do this - You could measure a straight piece of line attached to the rudder horn. Measure from a fixed position (anywhere along that line is acceptable - even a small rod or stick clamped to a fixed position a...
by Terry Hand
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Flight controls travel
Replies: 7
Views: 3311

Re: Flight controls travel

I am not using a rudder bar on my steel tube fuselage and tail, but I understand your concerns. I had the same question as I was positioning my rudder pedals. I clamped them in place and connected them by string/line to the rudder. I then checked to see if my position allowed movement of the rudder ...
by Terry Hand
Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Heel Brakes
Replies: 23
Views: 4633

Re: Heel Brakes

Oscar,

At your leisure. Have fun with family.

(I figured you would have a picture or two.) ;)
by Terry Hand
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Heel Brakes
Replies: 23
Views: 4633

Heel Brakes

And Now For Something Completely Different - After a too long hiatus on my Pietenpol project, I am back at it. I need some constructive ideas. I have made the decision to go with manual drum brakes. I did not want super strong hydraulic brakes that would either flip me over if I stomped too hard or ...
by Terry Hand
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration

Piper, One other thing to ask your DAR - if I am the second owner of an experimental amateur built aircraft, who can do my Condition Inspection? The answer is - either the builder who has received the repairman’s certificate or an A&P. NOT an A&P/IA like a certified aircraft. Your DAR needs ...
by Terry Hand
Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration

Piper, The Pietenpol has been around since 1929, and Bernard Pietenpol should really be considered the patron saint of homebuilders. So, I am a bit in shock the your DAR is unaware of its history and the fact that it is a plans built airplane. Currently there is not kit or factory for this airplane....
by Terry Hand
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration

Piper, Maybe your question should be, "Has anyone ever registered a Pietenpol Air Camper as anything but an experimental amateur built?" You keep coming back around to the idea of registering a Pietenpol as an E-LSA? I am just curious as to why you are interested in doing so. What do you p...
by Terry Hand
Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:27 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: ELSA (E- L-SA) Registration

Piper, Maybe it's my advancing age, but you have lost me in what you asking. I think that your original question was, "can the Pietenpol Air Camper be built and registered as E-LSA?" I thought that Clay had done a good job of explaining how aircraft move from S-LSA to E-LSA. Yet you want p...
by Terry Hand
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing cradle (two place)
Replies: 3
Views: 2310

Re: Wing cradle (two place)

From the Bingelis book -
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by Terry Hand
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Opinions sought: on 103 build (SS or AC)
Replies: 9
Views: 3862

Re: Opinions sought: on 103 build (SS or AC)

You seem like you have your mind made up. So all I can say is, “Good luck”.
by Terry Hand
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Opinions sought: on 103 build (SS or AC)
Replies: 9
Views: 3862

Re: Opinions sought: on 103 build (SS or AC)

If you are making all of those changes, you are not really building a Pietenpol Air Camper. You are building your own aircraft version, based on the Air Camper/Sky Scout designs. No judgment here. Just an observation. If that is the case, why don't you save yourself a lot of work, and just do this -...
by Terry Hand
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Cabanes
Replies: 4
Views: 3931

Re: Cabanes

A flop would help. Do you plan on installing one?
by Terry Hand
Fri May 08, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: fuselage length
Replies: 7
Views: 5840

Re: fuselage length

I would submit to you that your best option is to contact William Wynne or Ryan Mueller, let them look at your numbers and let them propose your best solution. They know the Pietenpol W&B as well as anyone.
by Terry Hand
Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Wanted - Landing Gear
Replies: 5
Views: 4528

Re: Wanted - Landing Gear

If you can wait a little while, I am aware of a manual that will be coming out in the very near future which will contain cad drawings of the gear you are asking about. I will post more on that soon. How many welders have you asked that turned you down? Have you looked on Craigslist for welders? Whe...
by Terry Hand
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:11 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wooden repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3708

Re: Wooden repair

Have you considered using the 2-part epoxy varnish from Polyfiber?

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... kkey=21475
by Terry Hand
Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Photo update from my airplane factory
Replies: 7
Views: 5547

Re: Photo update from my airplane factory

Way cleaner than my shop!

Cleanliness isn’t next to Godliness. “Goggles” is. I looked it up. -- Gallagher
by Terry Hand
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: 4130 vs 1020
Replies: 10
Views: 9276

Re: 4130 vs 1020

ArthurD, I am curious as to why 4130 was created then and used in aviation if there was little difference between it and 1020. Not trying to smart or argumentative - I am really curious.
by Terry Hand
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Open Cockpit for those with Glasses
Replies: 5
Views: 4445

Re: Open Cockpit for those with Glasses

These are not the most period looking of the goggle choices, but I think your glasses should fit pretty well under these tanker goggles.

https://ebay.us/NzwHMs
by Terry Hand
Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Contact Info for Scott Liefeld
Replies: 0
Views: 4453

Contact Info for Scott Liefeld

I tried to email Scott tonight but it appears he has retired so his old email address appears to be just that - old. Does anyone have current contact info for Scott?

Thanks in advance.
by Terry Hand
Mon Oct 14, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Phosphoric acid
Replies: 1
Views: 2457

Re: Phosphoric acid

Have you looked at self-etching primers?
by Terry Hand
Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: WTB Corvair core
Replies: 4
Views: 4854

Re: WTB Corvair core

Luke,

I would post an ad in your local Craigslist as well as the Craigslist areas that you are willing to drive to and place a "Want To Buy" add. DO NOT say it is for an airplane or the price will be jacked up. Just tell them it is for a project. You will get a bite eventually.
by Terry Hand
Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any Piet Owners/Builders in SC
Replies: 4
Views: 3834

Re: Any Piet Owners/Builders in SC

Don Harper is in Barnwell, SC. Keith Goff is in (I believe) Aiken. I am sure either one would be happy to meet with you. PM me if you need their contact information.
by Terry Hand
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Bass wood vs sitka or Doug Fir
Replies: 8
Views: 7339

Re: Bass wood vs sitka or Doug Fir

"The Air Camper airframe is said to be hell-for-stout, but it's up to you to judge just how near to hell you care to build your airframe to test the validity of that saying ;o)" Well put, Oscar (as you typically do so well). Have you considered where you might be able to use the Basswood i...
by Terry Hand
Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Fuselage gussets
Replies: 6
Views: 5498

Re: Fuselage gussets

I, fortunately, live about 1+15 away from ACS East, so I bought mine there and saved shipping. That is the only place I saw Mahogany gusset material, but others may have a better answer.
by Terry Hand
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Full size rib plans
Replies: 2
Views: 2940

Re: Full size rib plans

Earl is right about the plans, but let me make a suggestion in general terms as it sounds like you are just starting your project. Assume that there are errors in everything (there aren't). But what it forces you to do is to verify everything, and by doing so you learn the plans better as well as th...
by Terry Hand
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Rib cuts
Replies: 7
Views: 5563

Re: Rib cuts

This does not really answer your question, but since no one has yet answered, I thought that I would put my $.02 worth in. I am quoting below from Tony Bingelis, the late author of numerous books on aircraft construction. "There are two schools of thought about fitting the diagonals. One believ...
by Terry Hand
Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:03 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: New Weight & Balance Manual To Be Available At Brodhead
Replies: 4
Views: 6043

New Weight & Balance Manual To Be Available At Brodhead

I want to pass along some very important information. I am quoting from a notice that is in this month's BPA Newsletter, with the Associations permission. I am posting it here, in case you have not yet received your newsletter, and maybe have not downloaded the online newsletter. It may be redundant...
by Terry Hand
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Adjustable seat
Replies: 3
Views: 4511

Re: Adjustable seat

Gary, Do you plan on letting people fly your airplane a fair amount so that is why you need adjustability? If it is for you because of leg length you may be better of making a seat that fits you. The airplane is already tail heavy so adding a mechanism may add weight where you don’t want or need it....
by Terry Hand
Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:29 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New here, with question
Replies: 10
Views: 8402

Re: New here, with question

Clay, You made the following statement earlier - “As a subsequent owner of an Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft you will not be able to perform owner maintenance without an A&P license.“ That is an incorrect statement. Subsequent owners of EAB aircraft are allowed to do any and all maintenance...
by Terry Hand
Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Plywood sides
Replies: 4
Views: 4056

Re: Plywood sides

Lorenzo,

You read smarter than I do. Your answer makes better sense than my question.
by Terry Hand
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Plywood sides
Replies: 4
Views: 4056

Re: Plywood sides

Are you asking if it is okay to build without having plywood sides at all? Or are you asking if a thinner plywood can be used. Please clarify your question.

Thanks.
by Terry Hand
Sun May 12, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Control Surface Rigging
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

Re: Control Surface Rigging

Here is a link to some reference material that may be helpful -

http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... CAMPER.pdf
by Terry Hand
Thu May 02, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New FlyCorvair Youtube Channel
Replies: 3
Views: 3933

New FlyCorvair Youtube Channel

For those of you who may be interested in flying in your Pietenpol behind a Corvair engine, or may just be curious, there is a new tool to help you. William Wynne has created a FlyCorvair Youtube channel with tons of information already on it with much more to follow. Click on the link below for a m...
by Terry Hand
Fri Apr 19, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Instrument Panel
Replies: 11
Views: 8609

Re: Instrument Panel

Ron, Wiley Post was not the only pilot that did that. When I flew in the Marine Corps we had all the engine instruments rotated so that "normal" was all in the same place/clock position and each gauge was marked with a dash of red torque seal at that spot. we would scan all the gauges at o...