Hello Dan,
SE Nebraska is pretty big. We have a Piet in work by Auburn, NE. A friend also has one at York.
Interest in building one is the first step. We could certainly show what we have thus far.
Harold Bickford
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- Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Any Pietenpols in Eastern Nebraka, Western Iowa, North Eastern Kansas?
- Replies: 3
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- Fri Sep 08, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
- Replies: 8
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Re: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
Again, you can configure what fits. I was referring to the original BPH Corvair setup where he placed a fuel tank in the area used by the magneto/drive on the Ford 'A'. As an example our 1941 Chief uses a 17 gallon fuse tank. The drawings for our side by side Piet project include a 16 gallon fuel ta...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:25 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8462
Re: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
Just follow what BHP drew up. The long fuse seems to taxi better. The fuse tank is typically 5 gallons so 30 lbs.plus weight of tank. With a normal wing tank that is 17 gallons total. Then you can figure about 2 hours at 5gph and be good on fuel. On our project the deeper Riblett airfoil should acco...
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:54 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
- Replies: 8
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Re: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
Corvair engine weight is about 220lbs. The "A" is about 242lbs plus cooling system of 23lbs and weight of coolant 22lbs for a total of 287lbs. An aluminum head for the 'A' cuts about 15 lbs from the weight. Remember those are typical weights and individual installations can vary. More to t...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:22 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Insrument Panel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5090
Re: Insrument Panel
Sounds like an interesting forum item. Looking forward to it.
Harold
Harold
- Thu May 25, 2017 3:10 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Early Aviation & Engine Books
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4489
Re: Early Aviation & Engine Books
Very interesting Tom. I'd be interested in copies.
Harold
Harold
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vortex Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8125
Re: Vortex Generators
Douwe,
How far back from the L.E. did you position the VGs for the initial testing? As I recall you use the standard Piet airfoil..........
thanks,
Harold
How far back from the L.E. did you position the VGs for the initial testing? As I recall you use the standard Piet airfoil..........
thanks,
Harold
- Fri Mar 03, 2017 1:31 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Where are the Piet Folks Based...?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21949
Re: Where are the Piet Folks...?
Hi all, The latest newsletter indicated changes so a visit to the site ensued. We're in the se corner of Nebraska by Auburn. We have a Piet in progress along with a Zenith. One of these days.... ;) We have been attending the reunion since 2012 followed by OSH and plan to keep at it whether by drivin...