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by r1200gsDave
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Center section fuel lines
Replies: 3
Views: 443

Re: Center section fuel lines

Perfect!
Thanks
by r1200gsDave
Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Center section fuel lines
Replies: 3
Views: 443

Center section fuel lines

I am starting to work out the fuel lines and someone, somewhere told me some do's and don'ts..... Of course I forgot them.

So what should I avoid when running the fuel line?

Dave
by r1200gsDave
Tue May 03, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Building process, order of operation?
Replies: 6
Views: 1491

Re: Building process, order of operation?

I would agree with Oscar on getting everything inside right now. I am working on getting to the covering of the fuselage, my wings and tail are all covered now and it is getting pretty exciting. I often think "what will this look like covered", or "what will this be like to cover"...
by r1200gsDave
Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Building process, order of operation?
Replies: 6
Views: 1491

Re: Building process, order of operation?

Photographs would be very helpful.

I have been working on my Piet for 10 years and I am still working on the order of operations though.....
by r1200gsDave
Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Front Fuel tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1560

Front Fuel tank

Hey Folks - I am looking for a fuel tank for the front, inside of the fuselage just ahead of the passenger seat. I have heard that some folks have used a tank from a Cub. I do not want much for capacity. Really just for spare and at first for taxi work. I am thinking about 5 gallons. Any suggestions...
by r1200gsDave
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Tail wheel location
Replies: 2
Views: 1003

Re: Tail wheel location

Gotcha thanks!
by r1200gsDave
Sat Apr 02, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Tail wheel location
Replies: 2
Views: 1003

Tail wheel location

I had my fuselage in the hanger a few gatherings ago and I was told I needed to move the tail wheel back.

It is time to address that and I would like to know more about this and how far back do I need to go?

I would really not like rebuilding the whole assembly.....

Thanks

Dave
by r1200gsDave
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Wanted Hubs for wire wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 918

Wanted Hubs for wire wheels

I have rims, need hubs.....
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Stewart Systems Question
Replies: 5
Views: 3983

Re: Stewart Systems Question

I called the company and talked to tech support. In typical tech support fashion I got a very pleasant RTFM.... in section 10 we talk about it.. However, he did go on to explain the correct way is the EkoBond step first. The reasoning for that is to put a moisture barrier on the inside of the fabric...
by r1200gsDave
Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Stewart Systems Question
Replies: 5
Views: 3983

Re: Stewart Systems Question

Thanks Oscar!
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Stewart Systems Question
Replies: 5
Views: 3983

Stewart Systems Question

I am nearly finished with the faric work on the first wing and now I am getting ready to seal the fabric. There are a few videos from Stewart Systems that talk about it and it seems that there are (at least) two methods. One cuts the EkoBond with water and you apply it on and then EkoFill for the pr...
by r1200gsDave
Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Last stitch on the first wing done
Replies: 6
Views: 4347

Re: Last stitch on the first wing done

No I haven't heard about the soldering iron trick till just now.
by r1200gsDave
Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Last stitch on the first wing done
Replies: 6
Views: 4347

Last stitch on the first wing done

Wow am I happy to report this! 186 stitches complete. Now time for the picked tape.

Tomorrow....

Have a great day folks.
by r1200gsDave
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Rib stitches tools of the trade....
Replies: 0
Views: 3702

Rib stitches tools of the trade....

I am excited to report that I am starting stitching...
by r1200gsDave
Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: 1st shrink on left wing
Replies: 2
Views: 2634

Re: 1st shrink on left wing

Here is a shot from the other end, slightly goofed up from being a panoramic... just enough room in here for work, not a photo studio...
by r1200gsDave
Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: 1st shrink on left wing
Replies: 2
Views: 2634

1st shrink on left wing

Hey there folks I hope that you are all well. I finally have some covering on a wing and it is amazing to see what I have been imagining for so long!

Have a great week.

Dave
by r1200gsDave
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Felt for Leading Edge
Replies: 2
Views: 3080

Re: Felt for Leading Edge

I bought some from Wicks. 5 yards, which should be enough for the leading edges and the turtle deck.
https://www.wicksaircraft.com/shop/polyester-padding/
by r1200gsDave
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
Replies: 3
Views: 4181

Re: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled

Bummer.... well maybe my plane will be ready for next year.
by r1200gsDave
Fri May 29, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Felt for Leading Edge
Replies: 2
Views: 3080

Felt for Leading Edge

I am shopping for felt for under the fabric on the leading edge and other surfaces. They talk about it quite a bit on the Stewart Systems videos and docs. Has anyone found an economical source for it. They seem pretty proud of it at Aircraft Spruce. Also I would like to buy it in an < 2' wide strip ...
by r1200gsDave
Mon May 18, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
Replies: 3
Views: 3633

Re: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching

I just remade the wrong cables and it true'ed up just fine. I believe it was just builder error.
by r1200gsDave
Mon May 11, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Tail Spruce Strips
Replies: 3
Views: 3485

Re: Tail Spruce Strips

I rabbeted in a recess for the full length of the edge pieces to receive the gussets and cap strips.
by r1200gsDave
Sun May 10, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
Replies: 3
Views: 3633

Re: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching

Before and after trueing up.
by r1200gsDave
Sun May 10, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
Replies: 3
Views: 3633

Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching

I am nearly ready to cover and I am sweating the load on making sure that everything is correct before I cover it and find out that there is something that I did not address. I assembled the three piece wing on saw horses and found it was quite out of whack and released the anti-drag & drag cabl...
by r1200gsDave
Fri May 08, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie Update
Replies: 1
Views: 2537

Wing Rotisserie Update

I have modified the wing tip connecting gizmo and I am happy with the result.

Thanks for the info and guidance.
by r1200gsDave
Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie Operational
Replies: 4
Views: 3555

Re: Wing Rotisserie Operational

This is a work in progress and the finished result may bare no resemblance to the current state....

More to come.
by r1200gsDave
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie Operational
Replies: 4
Views: 3555

Wing Rotisserie Operational

Hey folks- I have my wing rotisserie working and I am pretty happy with it!
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Photo update from my airplane factory
Replies: 7
Views: 5547

Photo update from my airplane factory

Long story, big mess.... my Pietenpol is getting closer to the next step.
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie
Replies: 4
Views: 3745

Re: Wing Rotisserie

Ken that is perfect!!!

Thank you!!!
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie
Replies: 4
Views: 3745

Re: Wing Rotisserie

WOW is that ever cool!

THANKS!

Maybe I was just spelling it wrong....

I found this just now:
http://www.n566aj.com/cgi-bin/bbs/archi ... read=13294
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Rotisserie
Replies: 4
Views: 3745

Wing Rotisserie

I am down to some minor details on the wings of my Pietenpol. I am hoping to start covering them in February! I have seen pictures of setups that folks use that lets them spin the wing around and get at all areas with ease. I have the space that would be perfect for such a contraption. I have search...
by r1200gsDave
Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Empannage ready for prime (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 3379

Re: Empannage ready for prime (again)

I have the empennage mostly primed and I am not quite ready to give the Graco a glowing report yet. However it does work pretty good. The only issue I have with it is some drips that end up needing to be brushed out. That could be a result of makeshift paint booth being too small though to. It does ...
by r1200gsDave
Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Foam Brushes.....
Replies: 2
Views: 3463

Re: Foam Brushes.....

that is what I suspected. thanks for the input.
by r1200gsDave
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Foam Brushes.....
Replies: 2
Views: 3463

Foam Brushes.....

So I am applying the EkoFill (Stewart System) primer to the tail feathers and the foam brushes are leaving behind some debris that is not helpful.

Anyone have a recommendation on a high quality foam brush. I know this is an oxymoron.... Good disposable foam brush....

Have a great week everyone!
by r1200gsDave
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Empannage ready for prime (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 3379

Empannage ready for prime (again)

Hey folks I have the empannage ready for primer. I am using the Stewart System so that I'd EkoFill.

I have a paint booth set up and I will be using a Graco cordless sprayer. Really hoping that this is the finished product.
by r1200gsDave
Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Elevator Covering Time Lapse Video
Replies: 4
Views: 4401

Elevator Covering Time Lapse Video

Hey Folks - I made a time lapse video of covering an elevator. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOPv3_5MyD21veW5jg2LUlzJlqNE6Upat2vszduvTLY15LjjDb8v_m7qRaMl2GtUQ/photo/AF1QipNkywR5nogQv5C1JPbYiIP5Zdbf99sXRIEHl0_b?key=cndvWEJiMlFTM0JFMmpFXzdoakE3RkVyUzFBYU53 I have all of the parts of the empenna...
by r1200gsDave
Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Nut Plates in The Empennage
Replies: 4
Views: 4656

Re: Nut Plates in The Empennage

Thank you very much!
by r1200gsDave
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Nut Plates in The Empennage
Replies: 4
Views: 4656

Nut Plates in The Empennage

I am trying to figure out he whole chicken and egg thing with getting the covering under the hinges and having the the hinges attached and cotter pinned in... How can this be done? I have ripped off all the covering that I have done, for various reasons. Turns out that I ma a better carpenter than f...
by r1200gsDave
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: First Attempt at Covering == FAIL
Replies: 0
Views: 5167

First Attempt at Covering == FAIL

I am not surprised, not in the least. Nothing that I have done on this project has been successful on the first go. So the covering oft the empennage was no different. And exactly how have gotten in over my head in the past..... Just keep swimming... So I learned a lot about the covering process and...
by r1200gsDave
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Laced Wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 5141

Re: Laced Wheels

Thanks everyone! I will post some pictures when I get something ready.
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Covering the empanage....
Replies: 0
Views: 5195

Covering the empanage....

Pinking tape on some parts...
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Laced Wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 5141

Laced Wheels

I have some rims that I what to use and I am about to make the Frank Pavliga hubs. I have read just about every thing I can on the subject but there is a small bit that seems missing. What diameter is the spoke hole on the hub? Also how does one figure out how long the spokes are? I am sure that I h...
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

I followed the folks in California and a fella in Australia and of course Tony Bingelis EAA books... It is a box spar of the "C" variety. The gussetes you mention are biscuit joints. I use them in early construction layup. It is an internal gusset. I have used them in most of the construct...
by r1200gsDave
Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:13 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

Varnish applied. Closer to cutting in the ailerons.
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

Here is a photograph of the flocked ribs. Herb Rose is the builder who recommended I do this. It worked great. I mixed some cotton flock with the glue and worked it under the colstrip with a putty knife. Then made a 45 degree fitting on each side. It really stiffened it all up.
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Sitka Spruce
Replies: 4
Views: 4374

Re: Sitka Spruce

I got all the sitka for my plane in Madison Wisconsin at McCormicks Lumber. https://mccormicklumber.com/ They only sell by the whole board. Usually 5 quarter and 9 - 12" wide, 18 - 24 foot long. The last one I bought there had a nasty split so they let me only buy the good part which was about ...
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: HIPEC Covering System
Replies: 1
Views: 2530

HIPEC Covering System

Has anyone covered a Pietenpol with the HIPEC Covering System?

I am getting very close to choosing the system that I am going with.

I have searched through the forums and I have not seen a lot of info on it.
by r1200gsDave
Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

Letramax 2000 is the product another builder told me about years ago.

https://www.rexart.com/bai_letramax_2000.html
by r1200gsDave
Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

Second picture
by r1200gsDave
Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Re: Wing Finishing Advice

Here are a couple of pictures of my wings on the wing rack I made.
by r1200gsDave
Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 7132

Wing Finishing Advice

Hey Folks, I am seeking some advice on finishing my wings. What kind of material should I use on the leading edge? I have heard of a poster board and thin plywood. Also I have heard that you should put flax where the rib meets the spar. Can someone please elaborate on that? Thanks in advance Dave