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by Sonex1517
Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage
Replies: 3
Views: 3650

Re: Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage

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
by Sonex1517
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Engine mount drawing for C-65 on Corvair fuselage
Replies: 3
Views: 3650

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?
by Sonex1517
Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

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 ...
by Sonex1517
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

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...
by Sonex1517
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

Re: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions

These are the notes we found in the materials that came with the airplane.
by Sonex1517
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

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, ...
by Sonex1517
Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

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...
by Sonex1517
Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: EAA 461 Pietenpol project - questions
Replies: 11
Views: 6447

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...
by Sonex1517
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New member introduction
Replies: 7
Views: 5021

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...
by Sonex1517
Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New member introduction
Replies: 7
Views: 5021

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...
by Sonex1517
Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New member introduction
Replies: 7
Views: 5021

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...
by Sonex1517
Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New member introduction
Replies: 7
Views: 5021

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...