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by UglyElvis
Mon May 15, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: WTB C85 Metal Prop
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Re: WTB C85 Metal Prop

Thanks for the reply Oscar. I do like the performance of a metal prop over wood but ultimately want the extra weight of metal to keep me more forward in the CG envelope. A metal prop is on average 12-15 pounds heavier, which makes quite a difference when we are talking the position that far forward ...
by UglyElvis
Fri May 12, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: WTB C85 Metal Prop
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Re: WTB C85 Metal Prop

Bringing this post back to the top.

Anyone have one of these props or something similar laying around?
by UglyElvis
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Little Blue
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Re: Little Blue

Hey there 14CC. Nice looking Piet you have there.

Little Blue was built by a gentleman in TX and her livery commemorates the 75th anniversary of TWA. I’d like to say great minds think alike but I can’t take the credit. She sure flies like a dream!
by UglyElvis
Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: Little Blue
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Little Blue

The warmer air is right around the corner folks. I can just feel it now!
by UglyElvis
Wed May 18, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: WTB C85 Metal Prop
Replies: 4
Views: 989

WTB C85 Metal Prop

Hello all! I’m looking for a metal prop for my C85 powered GN1. I believe somewhere around 71 in length by 46 pitch.

Thanks
by UglyElvis
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Piet flight instruction- on or around Brodhead
Replies: 0
Views: 1461

Piet flight instruction- on or around Brodhead

Hey all. Took a few years but I finally found an excellent example of the Grega GN1 and I pulled the trigger. This aircraft is located 800 nm from home so needless to say, I have a pending adventure on my hands. I’ve never flown a GN1, let alone an open cockpit aircraft so I’d like to get some instr...