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- Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Center section fuel lines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 501
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Center section fuel lines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 501
Center section fuel lines
I am starting to work out the fuel lines and someone, somewhere told me some do's and don'ts..... Of course I forgot them.
So what should I avoid when running the fuel line?
Dave
So what should I avoid when running the fuel line?
Dave
- Tue May 03, 2022 9:20 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Building process, order of operation?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1593
Re: Building process, order of operation?
I would agree with Oscar on getting everything inside right now. I am working on getting to the covering of the fuselage, my wings and tail are all covered now and it is getting pretty exciting. I often think "what will this look like covered", or "what will this be like to cover"...
- Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:53 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Building process, order of operation?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1593
Re: Building process, order of operation?
Photographs would be very helpful.
I have been working on my Piet for 10 years and I am still working on the order of operations though.....
I have been working on my Piet for 10 years and I am still working on the order of operations though.....
- Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:28 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Front Fuel tank
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1771
Front Fuel tank
Hey Folks - I am looking for a fuel tank for the front, inside of the fuselage just ahead of the passenger seat. I have heard that some folks have used a tank from a Cub. I do not want much for capacity. Really just for spare and at first for taxi work. I am thinking about 5 gallons. Any suggestions...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:59 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Tail wheel location
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1081
Re: Tail wheel location
Gotcha thanks!
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 4:06 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Tail wheel location
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1081
Tail wheel location
I had my fuselage in the hanger a few gatherings ago and I was told I needed to move the tail wheel back.
It is time to address that and I would like to know more about this and how far back do I need to go?
I would really not like rebuilding the whole assembly.....
Thanks
Dave
It is time to address that and I would like to know more about this and how far back do I need to go?
I would really not like rebuilding the whole assembly.....
Thanks
Dave
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:25 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Wanted Hubs for wire wheels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 996
Wanted Hubs for wire wheels
I have rims, need hubs.....
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:38 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Stewart Systems Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4108
Re: Stewart Systems Question
I called the company and talked to tech support. In typical tech support fashion I got a very pleasant RTFM.... in section 10 we talk about it.. However, he did go on to explain the correct way is the EkoBond step first. The reasoning for that is to put a moisture barrier on the inside of the fabric...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:45 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Stewart Systems Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4108
Re: Stewart Systems Question
Thanks Oscar!
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:11 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Stewart Systems Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4108
Stewart Systems Question
I am nearly finished with the faric work on the first wing and now I am getting ready to seal the fabric. There are a few videos from Stewart Systems that talk about it and it seems that there are (at least) two methods. One cuts the EkoBond with water and you apply it on and then EkoFill for the pr...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Last stitch on the first wing done
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4497
Re: Last stitch on the first wing done
No I haven't heard about the soldering iron trick till just now.
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Last stitch on the first wing done
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4497
Last stitch on the first wing done
Wow am I happy to report this! 186 stitches complete. Now time for the picked tape.
Tomorrow....
Have a great day folks.
Tomorrow....
Have a great day folks.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:11 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Rib stitches tools of the trade....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4081
Rib stitches tools of the trade....
I am excited to report that I am starting stitching...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 1st shrink on left wing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2687
Re: 1st shrink on left wing
Here is a shot from the other end, slightly goofed up from being a panoramic... just enough room in here for work, not a photo studio...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 1st shrink on left wing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2687
1st shrink on left wing
Hey there folks I hope that you are all well. I finally have some covering on a wing and it is amazing to see what I have been imagining for so long!
Have a great week.
Dave
Have a great week.
Dave
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Felt for Leading Edge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3153
Re: Felt for Leading Edge
I bought some from Wicks. 5 yards, which should be enough for the leading edges and the turtle deck.
https://www.wicksaircraft.com/shop/polyester-padding/
https://www.wicksaircraft.com/shop/polyester-padding/
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4267
Re: 2020 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion is Canceled
Bummer.... well maybe my plane will be ready for next year.
- Fri May 29, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Felt for Leading Edge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3153
Felt for Leading Edge
I am shopping for felt for under the fabric on the leading edge and other surfaces. They talk about it quite a bit on the Stewart Systems videos and docs. Has anyone found an economical source for it. They seem pretty proud of it at Aircraft Spruce. Also I would like to buy it in an < 2' wide strip ...
- Mon May 18, 2020 6:39 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3696
Re: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
I just remade the wrong cables and it true'ed up just fine. I believe it was just builder error.
- Mon May 11, 2020 11:09 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Tail Spruce Strips
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3553
Re: Tail Spruce Strips
I rabbeted in a recess for the full length of the edge pieces to receive the gussets and cap strips.
- Sun May 10, 2020 4:30 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3696
Re: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
Before and after trueing up.
- Sun May 10, 2020 4:29 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3696
Drag and Anti-Drag Cable Stretching
I am nearly ready to cover and I am sweating the load on making sure that everything is correct before I cover it and find out that there is something that I did not address. I assembled the three piece wing on saw horses and found it was quite out of whack and released the anti-drag & drag cabl...
- Fri May 08, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie Update
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2619
Wing Rotisserie Update
I have modified the wing tip connecting gizmo and I am happy with the result.
Thanks for the info and guidance.
Thanks for the info and guidance.
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:12 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie Operational
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3640
Re: Wing Rotisserie Operational
This is a work in progress and the finished result may bare no resemblance to the current state....
More to come.
More to come.
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:01 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie Operational
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3640
Wing Rotisserie Operational
Hey folks- I have my wing rotisserie working and I am pretty happy with it!
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:41 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Photo update from my airplane factory
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5693
Photo update from my airplane factory
Long story, big mess.... my Pietenpol is getting closer to the next step.
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:36 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3827
Re: Wing Rotisserie
Ken that is perfect!!!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3827
Re: Wing Rotisserie
WOW is that ever cool!
THANKS!
Maybe I was just spelling it wrong....
I found this just now:
http://www.n566aj.com/cgi-bin/bbs/archi ... read=13294
THANKS!
Maybe I was just spelling it wrong....
I found this just now:
http://www.n566aj.com/cgi-bin/bbs/archi ... read=13294
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Rotisserie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3827
Wing Rotisserie
I am down to some minor details on the wings of my Pietenpol. I am hoping to start covering them in February! I have seen pictures of setups that folks use that lets them spin the wing around and get at all areas with ease. I have the space that would be perfect for such a contraption. I have search...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:42 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Empannage ready for prime (again)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3415
Re: Empannage ready for prime (again)
I have the empennage mostly primed and I am not quite ready to give the Graco a glowing report yet. However it does work pretty good. The only issue I have with it is some drips that end up needing to be brushed out. That could be a result of makeshift paint booth being too small though to. It does ...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Foam Brushes.....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3501
Re: Foam Brushes.....
that is what I suspected. thanks for the input.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Foam Brushes.....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3501
Foam Brushes.....
So I am applying the EkoFill (Stewart System) primer to the tail feathers and the foam brushes are leaving behind some debris that is not helpful.
Anyone have a recommendation on a high quality foam brush. I know this is an oxymoron.... Good disposable foam brush....
Have a great week everyone!
Anyone have a recommendation on a high quality foam brush. I know this is an oxymoron.... Good disposable foam brush....
Have a great week everyone!
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Empannage ready for prime (again)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3415
Empannage ready for prime (again)
Hey folks I have the empannage ready for primer. I am using the Stewart System so that I'd EkoFill.
I have a paint booth set up and I will be using a Graco cordless sprayer. Really hoping that this is the finished product.
I have a paint booth set up and I will be using a Graco cordless sprayer. Really hoping that this is the finished product.
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:35 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Elevator Covering Time Lapse Video
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4453
Elevator Covering Time Lapse Video
Hey Folks - I made a time lapse video of covering an elevator. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOPv3_5MyD21veW5jg2LUlzJlqNE6Upat2vszduvTLY15LjjDb8v_m7qRaMl2GtUQ/photo/AF1QipNkywR5nogQv5C1JPbYiIP5Zdbf99sXRIEHl0_b?key=cndvWEJiMlFTM0JFMmpFXzdoakE3RkVyUzFBYU53 I have all of the parts of the empenna...
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Nut Plates in The Empennage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4692
Re: Nut Plates in The Empennage
Thank you very much!
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:57 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Nut Plates in The Empennage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4692
Nut Plates in The Empennage
I am trying to figure out he whole chicken and egg thing with getting the covering under the hinges and having the the hinges attached and cotter pinned in... How can this be done? I have ripped off all the covering that I have done, for various reasons. Turns out that I ma a better carpenter than f...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First Attempt at Covering == FAIL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5507
First Attempt at Covering == FAIL
I am not surprised, not in the least. Nothing that I have done on this project has been successful on the first go. So the covering oft the empennage was no different. And exactly how have gotten in over my head in the past..... Just keep swimming... So I learned a lot about the covering process and...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:21 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Laced Wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5284
Re: Laced Wheels
Thanks everyone! I will post some pictures when I get something ready.
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:59 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Covering the empanage....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5515
Covering the empanage....
Pinking tape on some parts...
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:23 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Laced Wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5284
Laced Wheels
I have some rims that I what to use and I am about to make the Frank Pavliga hubs. I have read just about every thing I can on the subject but there is a small bit that seems missing. What diameter is the spoke hole on the hub? Also how does one figure out how long the spokes are? I am sure that I h...
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:31 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
I followed the folks in California and a fella in Australia and of course Tony Bingelis EAA books... It is a box spar of the "C" variety. The gussetes you mention are biscuit joints. I use them in early construction layup. It is an internal gusset. I have used them in most of the construct...
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:13 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
Varnish applied. Closer to cutting in the ailerons.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:09 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
Here is a photograph of the flocked ribs. Herb Rose is the builder who recommended I do this. It worked great. I mixed some cotton flock with the glue and worked it under the colstrip with a putty knife. Then made a 45 degree fitting on each side. It really stiffened it all up.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:01 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Sitka Spruce
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4396
Re: Sitka Spruce
I got all the sitka for my plane in Madison Wisconsin at McCormicks Lumber. https://mccormicklumber.com/ They only sell by the whole board. Usually 5 quarter and 9 - 12" wide, 18 - 24 foot long. The last one I bought there had a nasty split so they let me only buy the good part which was about ...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:11 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: HIPEC Covering System
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2550
HIPEC Covering System
Has anyone covered a Pietenpol with the HIPEC Covering System?
I am getting very close to choosing the system that I am going with.
I have searched through the forums and I have not seen a lot of info on it.
I am getting very close to choosing the system that I am going with.
I have searched through the forums and I have not seen a lot of info on it.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:00 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
Letramax 2000 is the product another builder told me about years ago.
https://www.rexart.com/bai_letramax_2000.html
https://www.rexart.com/bai_letramax_2000.html
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:29 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
Second picture
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Re: Wing Finishing Advice
Here are a couple of pictures of my wings on the wing rack I made.
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:54 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wing Finishing Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7229
Wing Finishing Advice
Hey Folks, I am seeking some advice on finishing my wings. What kind of material should I use on the leading edge? I have heard of a poster board and thin plywood. Also I have heard that you should put flax where the rib meets the spar. Can someone please elaborate on that? Thanks in advance Dave