Hey everyone,
I'm still short of material for the first BPA newsletter of the year. We depend on the membership for articles, photos, stories, gossip, and all the rest that makes up a community newsletter. Send me what'cha got at bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
Search found 137 matches
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:32 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 1st Quarter 2022 Newsletter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 368
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Looking for N34278
- Replies: 2
- Views: 706
Looking for N34278
E-mail received at BPA headquarters this week:
N34278 - Info needed. Built by Jon Teichen, 10/1/69, Inver Grove Hts, MN. Alex Whitmore owned it w/ a Model A engine. Seen at Paul's Valley fly-In, 1983.
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2021 BPA Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1265
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:35 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2021 BPA Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1265
Re: 4th Quarter 2021 BPA Newsletter
Last week.

Any time in the next few days would be great, but no hard deadline.
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2021 BPA Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1265
4th Quarter 2021 BPA Newsletter
Hey Everyone,
I'm working on the next BPA newsletter and need your stuff. Articles, project updates, flying reports, pictures, diagrams, gossip, plans for world dominance...anything goes...almost.
Send what you have to: bpa@pietenpols.org
Thanks!
I'm working on the next BPA newsletter and need your stuff. Articles, project updates, flying reports, pictures, diagrams, gossip, plans for world dominance...anything goes...almost.
Send what you have to: bpa@pietenpols.org
Thanks!
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Aluminum cylinder head for Model A
- Replies: 1
- Views: 934
Aluminum cylinder head for Model A
Here's a message received at BPA headquarters. Any leads would be helpful. Good morning. I own a 1929 Model A Ford Special Coupe and recently discovered that the cylinder head is made of aluminum. A fellow Model A Ford Club member suggested that the head may have come from your organization, or that...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Looking for a 1936 Pietenpol Scout last known location Canora Sask. 1965
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1122
Looking for a 1936 Pietenpol Scout last known location Canora Sask. 1965
The message below was received at BPA headquarters yesterday. Anybody have any info? Good afternoon. We recently restored a 1956 Apache Piper that belonged to Robert and Tommy Wong of Central Airways at the Centre Island airport in Toronto. The airplane will be used as a static display for the child...
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:07 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Newsletter - Lift Strut Detach
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1744
Re: Newsletter - Lift Strut Detach
I believe Don's is a 3-piece wing.
I showed that article to an A&P friend and he said, "That happens more than you'd think. "I did it once on a Grumman F3F."
I showed that article to an A&P friend and he said, "That happens more than you'd think. "I did it once on a Grumman F3F."
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:34 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: PBS tv program
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1915
Re: PBS tv program
Yes, you saw a Pietenpol!. We wrote an article about that episode in the second quarter newsletter last year.
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2864
Re: First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
Got it. Thank you!
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:26 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2864
Re: First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
I should say the newsletter is “scheduled” to mail the week of Jan. 4.
There is absolutely time to submit stuff. My hard deadline is 12/30.
There is absolutely time to submit stuff. My hard deadline is 12/30.
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:45 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2864
First Quarter 2021 Newsletter
The next BPA newsletter will be mailed out the first of January, and I'm always looking for material. Please send in your build reports, flight reports, hangar flying reports, TPS reports, pictures, questions, tech articles, feature length movie scripts, etc. We can't do it without you. Thanks, and ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:09 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Ken Perkins Piet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12651
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: N325TM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2878
Re: N325TM
Nice! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2036
Re: New member
Hi Ted,
Thanks for joining.
We welcome discussion on the Grega design here, no worries.
The Brodhead Pietenpol Association advocates for the original Pietenpol Air Camper design only though.
Pat Weeden
Thanks for joining.
We welcome discussion on the Grega design here, no worries.
The Brodhead Pietenpol Association advocates for the original Pietenpol Air Camper design only though.
Pat Weeden
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Lift Strut attach to Spar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3410
Re: Lift Strut attach to Spar
Back issues of the BPA newsletters are $5 each. If you're a member already, I can send it to you for free.
E-mail me at bpa@pietenpols.org
Pat Weeden
BPA newsletter editor guy
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Model A Auction at OHTM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3212
Model A Auction at OHTM
Owls Head Transportation Museum is going to auction 12 Model A Ford engines October 12. The museum is in the great State of Maine. Look for the cars and collectibles link on the website. For more information, contact an auction team member by email at auction@ohtm.org or by phone at (207) 594-4418. ...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:36 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Mahogany Plywood Sheets
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3193
Mahogany Plywood Sheets
Mahogany Plywood for sale
2 sheets: 48" x 96" 1/8" 90° mahogany plywood
7 sheets: 48" x 96" 3/32" 90° mahogany plywood
$100/sheet
Located at Brodhead Airport. Call Simon Smith at 608-289-6936 or e-mail: siksc37@gmail.com
2 sheets: 48" x 96" 1/8" 90° mahogany plywood
7 sheets: 48" x 96" 3/32" 90° mahogany plywood
$100/sheet
Located at Brodhead Airport. Call Simon Smith at 608-289-6936 or e-mail: siksc37@gmail.com
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:52 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Trailering a Piet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4776
Re: Trailering a Piet
Joel Timblin at High Road Aviation does aircraft transport and has moved many Pietenpols by trailer in recent years. I’d highly recommend him.
http://www.highroadaviation.com/
http://www.highroadaviation.com/
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Trailering a Piet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4776
Re: Trailering a Piet
We just moved a Piet last month, about 300 miles across Wisconsin. Everything fit in a standard 20’ enclosed trailer, but the rear door of the trailer caught us off guard. The top of the radiator was about 3” too tall for the door. We tried letting air out of the tires but ended up removing the land...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:18 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: NX47173 Air Camper
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3153
NX47173 Air Camper
Hi All,
In the latest BPA newsletter, there is a For Sale ad for NX47173, a Continental powered Air Camper by Ed Ripplinger. He sent in the ad handwritten on a scrap of paper, so I have no e-mail address. Does anyone know anything about this ship? It looks nice in this google-supplied picture.
Pat
In the latest BPA newsletter, there is a For Sale ad for NX47173, a Continental powered Air Camper by Ed Ripplinger. He sent in the ad handwritten on a scrap of paper, so I have no e-mail address. Does anyone know anything about this ship? It looks nice in this google-supplied picture.
Pat
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3276
Re: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
All I can officially say is that Brodhead Airport is a public use airport that allows camping. Things to keep in mind for folks who normally come to Brodhead only during the Pietenpol Reunion: All runways will remain open. Anyone who camps must remain clear of all runways at all times. In particular...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: PHOTO CALL - 3rd Quarter Newsletter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2919
Re: PHOTO CALL - 3rd Quarter Newsletter
Any format is fine...I can convert. I work in Adobe InDesign so I have to convert everything anyway. The only thing I ask is that you send photos as separate files and not embedded in Word or some other document.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: PHOTO CALL - 3rd Quarter Newsletter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2919
PHOTO CALL - 3rd Quarter Newsletter
Hey all, I'm putting together the third quarter BPA newsletter this weekend, and I need PICTURES! ...and articles and letters and stories and gossip and tech tips and general filler material. I'm light this issue due to the reunion cancelation. Send me what'cha got at: bpa@pietenpols.org The front c...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: N34KP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11162
Re: N34KP
Fixed the pics.
- Sat May 30, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3276
2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 Inc. has voted to cancel the 2020 Pietenpol Reunion, Hatz Bi-Plane, and Corbin Fly-In.
- Wed May 13, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Model A Prob Hub
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3242
Model A Prob Hub
This ad was sent to BPA via USPS:
For Sale: Model A prop hub and crush plate. Built by Vi Kapler and never used.
$175 plus postage.
Rex Bridgeman
618-525-1122
- Mon May 04, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Spoked Wheels on Cub Gear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2697
Spoked Wheels on Cub Gear
Received via e-mail at BPA headquarters. I just bought a Pietenpol and joined the BPA. It looks to be from original plans, NOT a Grega. It has a Model A engine and Cub gear. I don't care for the gear and wish to change it to an original. For now I would like to keep the landing gear and replace t...
- Sun May 03, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Glide Ratio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4282
Glide Ratio
Received at BPA headquarters via e-mail: Hello, at first, thank you for your nice homepage. My name is thomas, 25, privatpilot from germany and a big fan of the pietenpol. I think to me buying a pietenpol in future. There are a lot of questions. But for one question i'll find no answere, so i hope y...
- Sat May 02, 2020 5:27 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Question about Hatz & Piet gathering
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2366
Re: Question about Hatz & Piet gathering
Hi Tom,
We're meeting next week with the leadership of EAA Chapter 431 sponsor and BPA to figure out the best path forward. We will let everyone know through every means possible when the decision is made.
Pat
We're meeting next week with the leadership of EAA Chapter 431 sponsor and BPA to figure out the best path forward. We will let everyone know through every means possible when the decision is made.
Pat
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Experimental Insurance
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2754
Experimental Insurance
Received via e-mail at BPA HQ:
Can you please advise who might specialize in the Insurance of an Experimental.
jocatgo@cox.net
or text 870-365-9692
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Call For Articles
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3285
Call For Articles
Hi All,
The next issue of the BPA newsletter will be coming out in a few weeks. This is your chance to submit photos, articles, built reports, questions, gossip, alien sightings or anything else. Please send it all to: bpa@pietenpols.org
Thanks!
–Pat
The next issue of the BPA newsletter will be coming out in a few weeks. This is your chance to submit photos, articles, built reports, questions, gossip, alien sightings or anything else. Please send it all to: bpa@pietenpols.org
Thanks!
–Pat
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Looking For Damaged Pietenpol
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2184
Looking For Damaged Pietenpol
Received via snail-mail in the BPA office today:
I'm looking to purchase a Pietenpol airplane that has been damaged. Hoping that you could possibly help me find something.
Thank you,
Mr. Todd Emmings
Glenwood, Minnesota
320-278-3726
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Robert “Bob” Whittier Obituary
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3462
Robert “Bob” Whittier Obituary
Received via e-mail.... Pietenpol friends : I am writing to inform you of the sad news of the passing of my father, Robert “Bob” Whittier. His obituary is attached. (linked below. ed.) I am not sure whether my father was a member of your organization, but if he was not an official member he was cer...
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First flight of 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4002
Re: First flight of 2020
I made a New Year's Day flight, but not in a Piet. Just a plain Jane Cessna over semi-frozen Brodhead, but I still flew!
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Looking for Piets in vicinity of Great Falls, VA
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3802
Looking for Piets in vicinity of Great Falls, VA
E-mail received at BPA HQ: I'm contemplating the purchase of a Piet, and was in hopes that you could give me contact info on any of the Pietenpol Assn members within an hour or so of Great Falls, VA (essentially a suburb of Washington, DC). Would like a ride and ability to look one over. Please cont...
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2019 Newsletter is in the Mail
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3907
4th Quarter 2019 Newsletter is in the Mail
The latest issue of the Brodhead Pietenpol Association newsletter is in production and will hit the mail tomorrow. The digital copy has just been posted to the members area for those with access. If you're a member and need access, e-mail me at bpa@pietenpols.org. Thanks to everyone who contributed ...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:16 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Newsletter Photo Request
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3036
Re: Newsletter Photo Request
I'm only missing one photo now. Anybody have a good shot of Pete Weston's yellow Air Camper, N438CW?
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:21 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9702
Re: Bill Rewey
Glad you found yours Tom, because I didn't see a GPS or radio mount in the packet I got from Bill here at BPA HQ.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:19 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9702
Re: Bill Rewey
Oscar,
All of Bill stuff is on paper so I'll need to dig a bit for the radio sheet. I'll post it here once I find it.
Pat
All of Bill stuff is on paper so I'll need to dig a bit for the radio sheet. I'll post it here once I find it.
Pat
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:20 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Newsletter Photo Request
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3036
Newsletter Photo Request
Hi All, I'm putting together the next BPA newsletter and seem to have a dearth of photos, especially from the July Brodhead reunion (I was too busy running around to take any pictures!). Does anyone have photos of their project or flying aircraft they would like to share? Does anyone have Brodhead p...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Fall Newsletter Deadline
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3836
Fall Newsletter Deadline
Hi All, I'll be working on the next BPA newsletter next week. Send in your project updates, tech tips, photos, complaints, gossip, and full blown Pietenpol thesis by September 16, please. Anything is welcome. Send to: bpa@pietenpols.org Thank you! The newsletter is written by you all and your contri...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Forum Schedule for Saturday, July 20
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4132
Forum Schedule for Saturday, July 20
A nice lineup of informational forums is scheduled for the Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion, all taking place on Saturday, July 19 in the EAA Chapter 431 clubhouse. Here’s the schedule: 10:00 a.m. – Don Brewer – Wooden structures and Adhesives 11:15 a.m. – Mike Danford, Flying the Pietenpol, From a Flight...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:44 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: New Weight & Balance Manual To Be Available At Brodhead
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5005
Re: New Weight & Balance Manual To Be Available At Brodhead
The W&B Manual can be pre-ordered on the BPA website. Note that it will not ship until July 19.
http://www.pietenpols.org/store/
http://www.pietenpols.org/store/
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:44 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Corvair Campers with wood props
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4172
Re: Corvair Campers with wood props
Hi Oscar, Asked a couple guys around here who are flying Corvairs with wood props, and here's what they have: Bernard's "Last Original" is a 66YCL30 or 66" long and 30" pitch. Tom Brown's prop is 66" long and "around 28-30" pitch". Tom emphasized that his Corv...
- Wed May 22, 2019 6:13 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Brodhead Reunion Forums
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4879
Brodhead Reunion Forums
Hi All,
We're looking for volunteers to present forums at the Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion on Saturday, July 20th, or ideas for forums.
Please respond here or e-mail bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
We're looking for volunteers to present forums at the Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion on Saturday, July 20th, or ideas for forums.
Please respond here or e-mail bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
- Wed May 15, 2019 1:28 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9702
Re: Bill Rewey
Hi All, I just received word from the Rewey family that due to unforeseen circumstances, the memorial that was to be held for Bill this Saturday at Sugar Ridge Airport is being rescheduled. The new date has yet to be determined but will be communicated when it's known. Please pass this information a...
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:20 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3882
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:18 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3882
Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
12” x 14” full color, printed on heavy stock and suitable for framing. Original artwork by Bill Weeden celebrates the 90th anniversary of the first flight of Bernard Pietenpol’s first Aircamper in 1929. $7.00 post paid U.S. – $10.00 International Order here: http://www.pietenpols.org/90th-anniversar...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:03 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Spring 2019 Newsletter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2530
Spring 2019 Newsletter
The latest issue of the BPA newsletter is off to the printer and should start arriving in mailboxes next week.