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- Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Front Fuel tank
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1609
Re: Front Fuel tank
Both excellent. Was hoping to find something plug-N-play but I am fortunate to have a local lad who makes magic with tig AL. Looks like it’s cardboard and tape for me.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Front Fuel tank
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1609
Re: Front Fuel tank
I'm thinking of doing the same.
Disappointed no responses.
Have you found out anything?
Disappointed no responses.
Have you found out anything?
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:58 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Digital Instruments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 392
Re: Digital Instruments
I was looking at the Blaze singles. Looked like I could get about every thing I needed in two units.
However, I am thinking my tired old eyes will have difficulty seeing so don’t think I will be going that route.
However, I am thinking my tired old eyes will have difficulty seeing so don’t think I will be going that route.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:07 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Digital Instruments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 392
Re: Digital Instruments
Jeffery, have you picked out what you are going to use yet?
Thanks for the reply. I was beginning to feel pretty lonely.
Thanks for the reply. I was beginning to feel pretty lonely.
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:52 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Digital Instruments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 392
Digital Instruments
Am ready to obtain and install instruments. OMG, I'm going to catch some grief over this but am looking at using, at least in some part, digital. Looking at the Blaze Singles. I know, I know, sacrilegious. Please, my Piet, my choice. Overall I am not going for the typical antique look. Has anyone go...
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:16 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: which rib tape?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 820
Re: which rib tape?
LOL since I’m only 69 I’d better respect my elders.
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:23 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Wanted - Landing Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4570
Re: Wanted - Landing Gear
Marine430, sorry for the delayed response. I really lucked out and found an EXCELLENT local tig welder. He did a fantastic job. I showed welds to all the airport bums and everyone owwed and awwed. Work of art. Anyway, thank you for the response/offer.
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:17 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: which rib tape?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 820
Re: which rib tape?
Thank You after posting this question I've been quizzing the "old timers" around the airport and they said the same as you.
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:15 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: which rib tape?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 820
which rib tape?
Purchased recommended supplies from Steward Systems. Two of the items included are Reinforcing Tape and Anti-Chafe Tape.
Which tape are you using (or maybe none) to cover the ribs before attaching the fabric?
Which tape are you using (or maybe none) to cover the ribs before attaching the fabric?
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:19 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Stewart Systems fabric
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1222
Stewart Systems fabric
For those of you who have been there and done that.
Did you use the light or medium fabric?
Did you use the light or medium fabric?
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: stabilizer turnbuckle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4943
Re: stabilizer turnbuckle
Man, that would have to be pretty thin/small ga in order to do that.
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:02 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: stabilizer turnbuckle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4943
Re: stabilizer turnbuckle
Thanks for the replies/suggestions. I have also noted that the plans call for 14ga hardwire and the manual (same picture) calls for 12ga hardwire. I had assumed I was going to use cable but is anyone indeed using "hardwire" as per the plans? And if so, which gage and pros and/or cons of go...
- Sun May 15, 2022 6:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: tail wire bracket attachment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 907
Re: tail wire bracket attachment
Thank you. Yes, had already installed a shim and lengthen the bracket.
My knee jerk first thought was to use bolts but the plans do call for rivets so wanted to make sure I wasn’t going down the wrong path.
My knee jerk first thought was to use bolts but the plans do call for rivets so wanted to make sure I wasn’t going down the wrong path.
- Sun May 15, 2022 4:58 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: tail wire bracket attachment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 907
tail wire bracket attachment
The plans show the brackets on the tail where the wires are attached using rivets to mount. Holes are 3/16 and I figure the length needs to be at least 1 3/8 (or 1.5) in order to make it through the wood and both brackets. Looking at pictures it appears the more common way is to use bolts. Am I assu...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Elevator vs rudder control horn
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1305
Elevator vs rudder control horn
Made both the elevator and rudder horns per the plan. Discovered that the tabs are made for 1” thick while the wood thickness they attach to is ⅝”. Again per plan’s. I’m assuming that a1/8” piece of wood seems to fill in the gap just fine but curious why the plans have different dimensions. Second q...
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:46 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: control stick travel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6219
Re: control stick travel
So what I’m hearing is there is enough travel “between your knees “ that you don’t have to worry about the travel in the seat cutout.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: control stick travel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6219
control stick travel
Just finished the controls and test fit in the fuselage and I notice when the control (stick) is all the way to the left, the tube that connects the two control sticks hits the cutout in the back of the front seat. I can't really cut out the opening any because it will cut into the wood bracing. Eve...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: attaching post hinge?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3302
attaching post hinge?
Bottom rudder hinge that attaches to the post. The countersink hole in the hinge is 100degree. Using/finding stainless mach bolts for all the other hinges has not ben a problem but since I cannot get to the backside of this one hinge, how are you'all attaching? Have not been able to source a stainle...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: stabilizer turnbuckle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4943
Re: stabilizer turnbuckle
Understand. The only reason I'm using 1/8" is because thats what I've got. Just trying to save some $$. However, if bigger/stronger turnbuckles cost more to offset the cost of the smaller cable, then....?
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: stabilizer turnbuckle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4943
stabilizer turnbuckle
Sorry if this has already been addressed but I have been unable to find.
Using 1/8" cable for stabilizers but unable to figure out the correct turnbuckle to use.
Here is my guess: AN393 / MS20392-17
Too expensive to guess though.
Thoughts?
Recommendations?
Using 1/8" cable for stabilizers but unable to figure out the correct turnbuckle to use.
Here is my guess: AN393 / MS20392-17
Too expensive to guess though.
Thoughts?
Recommendations?
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Wanted - Landing Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4570
Re: Wanted - Landing Gear
No, I have not looked on Craigslist but a good suggestion.
Looking forward to the manual.
Thanks
Looking forward to the manual.
Thanks
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Wanted - Landing Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4570
Wanted - Landing Gear
Wanted: Split Axle Landing Gear I don't know how to weld / would like to learn but no classes anywhere near me. Don't have any equipment. I don't have a good location even if I did. The hanger is full of project=wood, sawdust, etc. Local welders won't touch since it's for an airplane (no, I won't fi...
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:53 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4851
Re: Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
Will these be available at Brodhead?
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:52 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vi Kapler style hinges
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9752
Re: Vi Kapler style hinges
I'm a long way from needed but would like to go ahead and get a set. How does one go about doing?
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:09 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Sitka Spruce
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4380
Re: Sitka Spruce
I did end up biting the bullet and purchased the fuselage kit from Aircraft Spruce. I must admit, the quality of the wood I received is top notch. Packing / crating was also very well done. I was concerned that all that soft wood would get damaged in transit but this was so well protected I don't th...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:20 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: plywood cut sheet ?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5538
plywood cut sheet ?
Ok, so a group of us at Chapter 132 are helping me with my Piet project. Fuselage kit is from Aircraft Spruce which included two sheets of 1/8" 4' x 8' mahogany plywood. We are at the point to cut the gussets (and other various pieces) and although it appears that the gussets are simply "c...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:30 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Sitka Spruce
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4380
Sitka Spruce
Is there a source of 1" Spruce from anyplace other than Wicks & Aircraft Spruce? Nothing against either of these companies, I'm just weighing my options. I have some very nice 3/4" x 12" but have not been able to find any 1" for the Longerons. Hoping to find something not so ...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Newsletter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2656
Newsletter
Wasn't sure where to post this. Just signed up for newsletter and I noticed AFTER I sent the PayPal payment that it shows the address correct but the country as United Kingdom. If you see an address show up for Indiana it is not UK but the USA. Figured someone would notice and assume but ya never kn...