I contacted William Wynne and am working with him on a solution that does not involve extending the engine mount. Thanks!
By the way - William was awesome to talk to and very happy to help. It was great to be able to talk to him
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- Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage
- Replies: 3
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- Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:42 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage
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Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage
As part of our EAA 461 project, we have a Continental C-65, and a fuselage that was built for a Corvair. We found the C-65 mount drawing in the plans, but realized that for our fuselage, we need to move the engine forward.
Does anyone have a drawing for such a mount?
Does anyone have a drawing for such a mount?
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:14 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Hi Earl Thank you for the response! I had read the weight and balance manual and found the 1/2” reference. That’s what prompted the questions. We do plan to move the wing back now that we have a better understanding of the specifics. The fuselage was built for a Corvair. Our understanding was for a ...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:16 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
We worked on the Pietenpol again last night and continue to scratch our heads about the location of the gear and axle. If I interpret the weight and balance guide properly, we have a challenge on our hands with the location of the gear. Our question is on a long fuselage Pietenpol (built for a Corva...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:43 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
These are the notes we found in the materials that came with the airplane.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:41 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Assuming I measured this accurately, it appears to be 27” on center We believe the fuselage is at or close to 172” long. This is from a measurement and the builders hand drawn notes. Since we are planning an A-65 engine instead of the Corvair, our big questions are the location of the axles (again, ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Hi I had homework to do before replying. The fuselage is a long version from what we can tell. Attached are the photos I have to at least partially answer what the current configuration is. As I mentioned in my post, the weight and balance manual emphasized the position of the gear being just aft of...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6467
EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Hi everyone I’m helping my EAA chapter tackle a “mostly done” Pietenpol project. Joined BPA and bought the Weight and Balance manual. This evening was our first work night in the chapter hangar. I have questions. The project was built for a Corvair, and we are *hoping* to use a Donated C-65-8. We do...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:37 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5053
Re: New member introduction
Thanks Oscar We do not see a W&B anywhere...yet. I am literally digging through the paperwork. The first thing we plan to do is establish where we are at and what to do first, which is likely get it on the wheels. Thanks for the advice on the tanks - yes, there is one in the center section of th...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5053
Re: New member introduction
Hi Oscar We did. In fact I have been looking them over. The airplane is fairly complete. Both the fuselage and three piece wing are covered and painted. It has fiberglass fuel tanks. The cockpit is fairly complete. I’ve been making a list of what we have, what we need, and where to begin. But my exp...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:04 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5053
Re: New member introduction
Thanks Dan!
It scratches one itch. But obviously a very different one than the Pietenpol.
We started an assessment of the aircraft today and I already have questions. Doing some homework before I ask...
It scratches one itch. But obviously a very different one than the Pietenpol.
We started an assessment of the aircraft today and I already have questions. Doing some homework before I ask...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5053
New member introduction
Hi everyone, I’m a new member of the forum and joining the BPA also. EAA 461 at Clow International Airport (1C5) was given a partially completed Pietenpol and I volunteered to lead an effort to complete it and get it flying. I built a conventional gear Sonex and am currently flying it at Clow, but l...