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by douwe blumberg
Mon May 18, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: best gear woods
Replies: 2
Views: 3117

best gear woods

Hi all,

question. what are some of the best woods for the "jenny" type gear V's?

and why...

Douwe
by douwe blumberg
Sat May 26, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Brodhead Reunion Forums
Replies: 3
Views: 3688

Re: Brodhead Reunion Forums

I think you should see if Rob Bach would do one on some of the split gear issues and fixes he's identified if he's coming.
by douwe blumberg
Fri May 18, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Continental engine mount jig
Replies: 1
Views: 2495

Re: Continental engine mount jig

Don Emch made one that’s been floating around. One guy uses it turn passes it along. Not sure who has it now
by douwe blumberg
Fri May 18, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Centre section flop
Replies: 18
Views: 14091

Re: Centre section flop

When my flop unlatched in flight it lifted about two inches and that was it. I remember an article where a guy flew with a cutout and then filled it with a foam filler and compared performance. He reported his plane flew nicer with the filler in place. Your mileage may vary
by douwe blumberg
Fri May 18, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Riblet's Airfoil Design layout
Replies: 10
Views: 11871

Re: Riblet's Airfoil Design layout

I could be wrong, but I believe P.F. I send “pre v.g.” Numbers. He’s a pretty smart cookie, right T.S. hard to imagine him comparing apples and oranges
by douwe blumberg
Fri May 19, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

NX799B before she became "Re-PIET"
by douwe blumberg
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

N2066 currently (2017) owned by Dewey Davenport. A65
by douwe blumberg
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

N2066. Currently owned by Dewey Davenport. A65
by douwe blumberg
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

Tom Brown. older Corvair installation, clear-doped wings, original Corvair type cowling. gorgeous plane
by douwe blumberg
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

Matt Paxton's Piet. NX629ML A65
by douwe blumberg
Sun Mar 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Powering your Piet
Replies: 4
Views: 5030

Re: Powering your Piet

Hey there, The Ford works great if you live in the "flatlands" and build it right (they all need to be built right...). the Pietenpol plans will outline the modifications required. There are plenty of people flying Fords who would be happy to help with suggestions. The Corvair works great ...
by douwe blumberg
Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Winter flying
Replies: 3
Views: 6381

Re: Winter flying

YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I!!

Coldest I've done was around 34 (ish).

"I didn't like it very much"

Douwe
by douwe blumberg
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Winter flying
Replies: 3
Views: 6381

Re: Winter flying

been through Lowell each time I fly to Brodhead, but in July it's surrounded by corn. I wouldn't have recognized it. This is Lowell in 2013 on my first trip to Brodhead. this is the gentleman who ran it for decades, recently deceased. Now his son manages it. awesome people, he used to fill you up wi...
by douwe blumberg
Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

Circa 1990, 70hp LeBlond powered Pietenpol over Brodhead, Wis. Built by Dick Weeden, Ted Davis and Francis Saunders, all of Brodhead.
by douwe blumberg
Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

NX22VY Bob Coolbaugh
A65 Cloudcars prop
by douwe blumberg
Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vortex Generators
Replies: 9
Views: 8126

Re: Vortex Generators

a temp suggestion in the instructions is two-sided carpet tape. I bought enough to do the underside of the elevator just before the hinges, but elevator control remained strong even at stall speeds so it is apparently not needed on a pietenpol. Other's mileage may vary. I may still install them ther...
by douwe blumberg
Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Re: "Non-historical" Air Camper & Sky Scout photos.

Okay, I'll start!

NX799B "Re-Piet"
Douwe Blumberg builder/owner. Northern Kentucky
Finished 2012. Continental C-90.
by douwe blumberg
Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Replies: 20
Views: 28616

Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery

Post pictures of complete Air Campers and Sky Scouts with some pertinent info. New planes, old planes, new photos, old photos...just as long as they're complete. Over time it will become a great record and inspiration for new builders.
by douwe blumberg
Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Empennage Hinges
Replies: 7
Views: 11220

Re: Empennage Hinges

gorgeous work!!
by douwe blumberg
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vortex Generators
Replies: 9
Views: 8126

Re: Vortex Generators

the VG instructions recommended about 10% of the cord back from the leading edge which in a piet was about 6" back to the middle of the VG. seemed to work. just cover your plane and if you ever decided to put some on, it's a simple matter of glueing them on. I'd say fly it first and then decide...
by douwe blumberg
Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Air Camper Historical Photos
Replies: 2
Views: 5807

Bernard Pietenpol on his Indian

Fun pic of Bernard Pietenpol on his Indian
by douwe blumberg
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vortex Generators
Replies: 9
Views: 8126

Re: Vortex Generators

yep, gotta do that. will report back
by douwe blumberg
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Where are the Piet Folks Based...?
Replies: 27
Views: 21950

Re: Where are the Piet Folks...?

welcome all!

this is a great place for new builders to ask their questions

Douwe
by douwe blumberg
Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vortex Generators
Replies: 9
Views: 8126

Vortex Generators

well, here's my first official post! what a great new website, I think it is going to be a huge boon!! after sitting in a bag on my workbench for two years while I procrastinated, I finally went a head and installed VG's on "RE-PIET" and flew her for the first time today. I had debated and...
by douwe blumberg
Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Pietenpol Project
Replies: 4
Views: 5787

Re: Pietenpol Project

looks awesome Rob! good to see the progress!!

Douwe