Hi all,
question. what are some of the best woods for the "jenny" type gear V's?
and why...
Douwe
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- Mon May 18, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: best gear woods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3129
- Sat May 26, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Brodhead Reunion Forums
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3689
Re: Brodhead Reunion Forums
I think you should see if Rob Bach would do one on some of the split gear issues and fixes he's identified if he's coming.
- Fri May 18, 2018 4:34 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Continental engine mount jig
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2497
Re: Continental engine mount jig
Don Emch made one that’s been floating around. One guy uses it turn passes it along. Not sure who has it now
- Fri May 18, 2018 4:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Centre section flop
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14097
Re: Centre section flop
When my flop unlatched in flight it lifted about two inches and that was it. I remember an article where a guy flew with a cutout and then filled it with a foam filler and compared performance. He reported his plane flew nicer with the filler in place. Your mileage may vary
- Fri May 18, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Riblet's Airfoil Design layout
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11880
Re: Riblet's Airfoil Design layout
I could be wrong, but I believe P.F. I send “pre v.g.” Numbers. He’s a pretty smart cookie, right T.S. hard to imagine him comparing apples and oranges
- Fri May 19, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
NX799B before she became "Re-PIET"
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
N2066 currently (2017) owned by Dewey Davenport. A65
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:20 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
N2066. Currently owned by Dewey Davenport. A65
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:15 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Tom Brown. older Corvair installation, clear-doped wings, original Corvair type cowling. gorgeous plane
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:10 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Matt Paxton's Piet. NX629ML A65
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Powering your Piet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5031
Re: Powering your Piet
Hey there, The Ford works great if you live in the "flatlands" and build it right (they all need to be built right...). the Pietenpol plans will outline the modifications required. There are plenty of people flying Fords who would be happy to help with suggestions. The Corvair works great ...
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Winter flying
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6390
Re: Winter flying
YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I!!
Coldest I've done was around 34 (ish).
"I didn't like it very much"
Douwe
Coldest I've done was around 34 (ish).
"I didn't like it very much"
Douwe
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:23 pm
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Winter flying
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6390
Re: Winter flying
been through Lowell each time I fly to Brodhead, but in July it's surrounded by corn. I wouldn't have recognized it. This is Lowell in 2013 on my first trip to Brodhead. this is the gentleman who ran it for decades, recently deceased. Now his son manages it. awesome people, he used to fill you up wi...
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:55 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Circa 1990, 70hp LeBlond powered Pietenpol over Brodhead, Wis. Built by Dick Weeden, Ted Davis and Francis Saunders, all of Brodhead.
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:42 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
NX22VY Bob Coolbaugh
A65 Cloudcars prop
A65 Cloudcars prop
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:51 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vortex Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8127
Re: Vortex Generators
a temp suggestion in the instructions is two-sided carpet tape. I bought enough to do the underside of the elevator just before the hinges, but elevator control remained strong even at stall speeds so it is apparently not needed on a pietenpol. Other's mileage may vary. I may still install them ther...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Re: "Non-historical" Air Camper & Sky Scout photos.
Okay, I'll start!
NX799B "Re-Piet"
Douwe Blumberg builder/owner. Northern Kentucky
Finished 2012. Continental C-90.
NX799B "Re-Piet"
Douwe Blumberg builder/owner. Northern Kentucky
Finished 2012. Continental C-90.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:58 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28627
Air Camper/Sky Scout photo gallery
Post pictures of complete Air Campers and Sky Scouts with some pertinent info. New planes, old planes, new photos, old photos...just as long as they're complete. Over time it will become a great record and inspiration for new builders.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:54 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Empennage Hinges
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11238
Re: Empennage Hinges
gorgeous work!!
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:25 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vortex Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8127
Re: Vortex Generators
the VG instructions recommended about 10% of the cord back from the leading edge which in a piet was about 6" back to the middle of the VG. seemed to work. just cover your plane and if you ever decided to put some on, it's a simple matter of glueing them on. I'd say fly it first and then decide...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:13 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Air Camper Historical Photos
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5819
Bernard Pietenpol on his Indian
Fun pic of Bernard Pietenpol on his Indian
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vortex Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8127
Re: Vortex Generators
yep, gotta do that. will report back
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:06 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Where are the Piet Folks Based...?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21964
Re: Where are the Piet Folks...?
welcome all!
this is a great place for new builders to ask their questions
Douwe
this is a great place for new builders to ask their questions
Douwe
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:55 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Vortex Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8127
Vortex Generators
well, here's my first official post! what a great new website, I think it is going to be a huge boon!! after sitting in a bag on my workbench for two years while I procrastinated, I finally went a head and installed VG's on "RE-PIET" and flew her for the first time today. I had debated and...
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:48 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Pietenpol Project
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5787
Re: Pietenpol Project
looks awesome Rob! good to see the progress!!
Douwe
Douwe