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by doug bryant
Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

completed more on engine, covered ailerons, wing ready for cover.
by doug bryant
Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Houston TX area builder/pilots
Replies: 4
Views: 2492

Re: Houston TX area builder/pilots

gladewater tx is in east texas, nice place and has a nice small airport. it is 100 mi east of dallas
by doug bryant
Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

engine instl started.
by doug bryant
Thu May 20, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

more progress
by doug bryant
Fri May 07, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

installing tail group next
by doug bryant
Wed May 05, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

making small amounts of progress every day.
by doug bryant
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

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by doug bryant
Fri Apr 16, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

continuing covering, fuse, tail feathers,
by doug bryant
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

sure is easier to cover the bottom upside down though
by doug bryant
Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

continuing to cover; tail feathers are almost done.
by doug bryant
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Hello - First post - NX899TD
Replies: 4
Views: 3150

Re: Hello - First post - NX899TD

nice work!
by doug bryant
Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Where to buy Plywood
Replies: 5
Views: 3424

Re: Where to buy Plywood

wow! that looks like a great source!
by doug bryant
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

all true! its a fun build!
by doug bryant
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

started covering today
by doug bryant
Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Piet Airfoil FC-10
Replies: 18
Views: 7950

Re: Piet Airfoil FC-10

ok, great
by doug bryant
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Piet Airfoil FC-10
Replies: 18
Views: 7950

Re: Piet Airfoil FC-10

sure visit any time. number is 316-250-7013
by doug bryant
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Piet Airfoil FC-10
Replies: 18
Views: 7950

Re: Piet Airfoil FC-10

i know mike shuck well here in wichita. he comes by the shop frequently to check my piet progress.
by doug bryant
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS
Replies: 5
Views: 3321

Re: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS

assemble entire aircraft, check it about three times, then disassemble and cover.
by doug bryant
Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

completed tail feather fitting and rigging today. it was a productive day.
by doug bryant
Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS
Replies: 5
Views: 3321

Re: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS

this is my seventh piet and i just leave the space as it is much easier to cover. but, shiming can be done.
by doug bryant
Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS
Replies: 5
Views: 3321

Re: Vertical stabilizer doesn't touch front of HS

this is my seventh piet and i just leave the space as it is much easier to cover. but, shiming can be done.
by doug bryant
Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any suggestions on my turtle deck
Replies: 6
Views: 3632

Re: Any suggestions on my turtle deck

here is better view
by doug bryant
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Any suggestions on my turtle deck
Replies: 6
Views: 3632

Re: Any suggestions on my turtle deck

looks good to me. this is a place for a little adjustment and variation.
by doug bryant
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vertical/Horizontal Stabilizer Brackets
Replies: 6
Views: 3741

Re: Vertical/Horizontal Stabilizer Brackets

(short version) im at the same point on mine and will use bolts and shims to fill space.
by doug bryant
Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

that is very true
by doug bryant
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:37 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Brake master cylinder mountings
Replies: 58
Views: 23200

Re: Brake master cylinder mountings

those are just on finger tight at this point so i dont lose parts
by doug bryant
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

these are the hardest parts to make on the entire airplane; but got them done
by doug bryant
Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Brake master cylinder mountings
Replies: 58
Views: 23200

Re: Brake master cylinder mountings

here is how im doing my brakes; just one hand brake under the deck. this will be for stopping the airplane for safety and hold for run-up
by doug bryant
Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New Member in California
Replies: 5
Views: 2992

Re: New Member in California

welcome john! hope you can get plans and get started soon. if i can help, let me know. 316 250-7013
doug bryant
wichita ks
by doug bryant
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

the loop is where the small chain will be attached.
by doug bryant
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

used top from a dried can of pvc glue for filler neck and cap. plywood template is the master tool for all the top division work
by doug bryant
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

polyester resin; non-alcohol fuels. i have built a few tanks like this with great results.
by doug bryant
Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

fuel tank complete and ready for filler neck. tank has stesrman type fuel gage.
by doug bryant
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Am I getting close?
Replies: 10
Views: 4912

Re: Am I getting close?

i looked at the pics and all is very nice. it does take much time to build a complete airplane; press on.
by doug bryant
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Am I getting close?
Replies: 10
Views: 4912

Re: Am I getting close?

can you post some pics of your project?
by doug bryant
Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Great deal for your build
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Re: Great deal for your build

bought some; thx for posting!
by doug bryant
Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Great deal for your build
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Re: Great deal for your build

wow! that is a great benefit for the members. i have all the other tools myself but the only swager around here is 50 mi away; not very convenient. i used those barrel swages ln my first piet
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by doug bryant
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Great deal for your build
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Re: Great deal for your build

that would be a great idea for chapters! i dont think ours has one
by doug bryant
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Great deal for your build
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Re: Great deal for your build

yes, those are nice! it does require a swaging tool and dies to swage them to the cable. the swaging tool set is quite expensive for the indivdual to buy for one airplane.
by doug bryant
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

very nice work!! can't wait to see it flying. this one i am building is my 7th. i still need to build some of the tail feathers.
by doug bryant
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

im in wichita, ks. do u have pics?
by doug bryant
Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

Re: status of current build

cont engine mount tac weld fixture.
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by doug bryant
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Fuel gauge/valve combo
Replies: 2
Views: 2306

Re: Fuel gauge/valve combo

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here is the placement of my tank fittings and have the curtiss drain valve in the rear of the tank for water as aircraft is at rest.
by doug bryant
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Fuel gauge/valve combo
Replies: 2
Views: 2306

Re: Fuel gauge/valve combo

should be fine. i made mine very similar to yours, but placed on right side of tank. i may have a pic.
by doug bryant
Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Vertical Stabilizer flutter
Replies: 15
Views: 8577

Re: Vertical Stabilizer flutter

i flew my first piet approx 125hrs with my home made prop with no issues. hopefully you have this corrected by now.
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by doug bryant
Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: status of current build
Replies: 33
Views: 12550

status of current build

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