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- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:55 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: status of current build
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12550
- 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,
- 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
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
doug bryant
wichita ks
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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