Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Steve D

This auction will be in Enid, OK. It is from my mentor's estate. He was a master mechanic. Built at least two homebuilts, restored 3 Bonanzas, Several Cessnas and several 1940s Aeronca Cub/piper Cubs. He also restored antique autos. I will be willing to tell you what I know about these items. http:/...

Steve D

It appears you would not be stressing the engine much to crank it up to 70 HP or so! The model A's just sound so cool. Reminds me of the OX-5. The engine is turning so slow that it just doesn't look like it should be flying!

Steve D

I reside in God's country the GRT. Heritage Airpark (TE86), New Berlin (Pronounced BUR-lin with the Texas drawl/German/Czech/Polish accent!) I have been restoring a Pietengrega (Pietenpol with some Grega modifications.) I am at the point of running the engine, hanging the wings, adjusting the wires ...

Steve D

the secrets of speed site claims up to 120HP for a model A. Given that it is heavily modified is it a grenade?

Steve D

As always looking good. If your eye surgery is a cataract lens replacement i had one done almost 20 years ago and it was easy. Just follow their directions. Quick question. I have been conversing with a guy who may make some Ford Model A heads set up for dual spark plugs. Do you think there is a mar...

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Ford Model A on a Wright Model B

Steve D

I found this online. Wish I had seen it before I strugguled with timing my mags!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNBCT2vsSrY

Steve D

I found this online. Wish I had seen it before I strugguled with timing my mags!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNBCT2vsSrY

Steve D

While looking up the Torque value for my wood prop I found this. Great information.
http://raanz.org.nz/techproject/files/P ... 20cf-a.pdf

Steve D

I tried searching the FAA database using the various numbers and names. No joy. I have asked my local San Antonio EAA group if they have any information.

Steve D

OT Aeronca Champ auction.

http://frisendahlsauctioneers.com/gun-auction.html

Guns, A Ford Model A and a chevy Pickup.

I pains me that I cannot buy the Champ. I have over 200 hours in it. Learned to fly a taildragger in it and then played a whole bunch.

Blue Skies,
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Steve D

WOW, How could you miss that? Thanks.

Steve D

I have a rather big buddy who is going to build a Piet. He is an A&P and has decided to build a steel tube fuselage. I told him about the Big Piet group. Can anyone tell me more about the Big Piet? What makes it big? Are there plans?

Steve D

An aerodynamics expert buddy of mine told me that a well done cutout is about as aerodynamic as a flop. He says that the location behind the interference of the cabanes, windshields, heads, gas caps, cables and such makes it less efficient than the rest of the wing. Mine is probably not very clean, ...

Steve D

If you have a mount already made for a Champ or Cub, could you simply (and safely) modify the firewall/fuselage attachments to fit that mount? In my old buddies estate there are three motormounts. two for a small Continental and one for a small Lycoming. When I saw them I thought about use in a Piet.

Steve D

Just to reassure you. I didn't find any Pietenpol accidents that were attributable to the fuselage or wing breaking in the safety study.

Steve D

EAA Chapter 35 in San Antonio has a migrating set. I currently have them and when I am done, they go back into our chapter hangar to be used by the next guy. I had to do some rebuilding on them they are getting long in the tooth.

Steve D

I am considering getting a PLB Personal Locator Beacon about the size of a cell phone. It is a GPS based system that "drops breadcrumbs" and sends a message to a GPs sattelite and that is relayed to the company. Then your location can be sent to any email or text system you want. It is tra...

Steve D

Correction, I read the headlines and not the "story". The AD simply states how it must be inspected and if anything goes wrong, It must be replaced and cannot be repaired. Also that type of ELT can no longer be installed in certified aircraft. It is the AmeriKing 450 and 451. My reading of...

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On my certified plane I have an Ameriking 450 ELT. It just had an AD put out on it taking it out of service at my next inspection. Since we are Experimental, could I use it in my Pietenpol?

Steve D

We put rings anywhere we thought we might want to look someday. Most are not cut out. But now is an easy time to put the rings on.

Steve D

Boy, those Pietenpol guys know some big words for old country boys! It was broken down for me this way. The struts take positive Gs. very well since they are very strong in tension (Being pulled apart.) Like when you take off! Or when an updraft hits you. However, they are considerably weaker in com...

Steve D

Here is what I did on my steel cut down piper cub struts: I stripped and derusted the outside. (I found wrapping them in aluminum foil while coated with stripper worked best. followed by steel wool. Then rustoleum self etching primer and White Rustoleum auto paint (rattlecan) Then I Then put a tiny ...

Steve D

There is one nuance to becoming a Sport pilot. If you get your instruction from a Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFIS), that is ONLY good for a Sport Pilot. If you later move on to become a Private Pilot you basically start over. You will have the skills and should move through the require...

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One caveat on a Sport Pilot flying a Pietenpol. The approved gross weight can't be over 1320 pounds. Not a problem for most, but the builder gets to pick his gross. If he said 1350lbs, a sport pilot can't fly it.

Steve D

The Luddite purists in the community will love the attached photos. Yesterday during my commercial checkride, I placed my iPAD with the FOREFLIGHT flight plan in it on the floor like I have many times before. It must have slid forward. When I put the gear up, the Johnson bar came down and CRUSHED my...

Steve D

Thanks, I sent my buddy the info. He is looking at trying to get something like this.

Steve D

I have a buddy who is interested in starting a flying club for pilots trying to build time. Somewhere I saw an article on a flying club built around a Pietenpol. Mostly youth, all had to work on the plane. flying cost was about $20 per hour and instructors only charged $20 per hour. everyone had to ...

Steve D

I accidentally posted this in photos. After some discussions with my friend, the former aerodynamics professor for a boating school in Maryland, I was shocked when he said the Pietenpol is not very aerodynamically clean! He does like the design, but it was not built with aerodynamics in mind. He is ...

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Ozzie, I am currently finishing a rebuild of my Pietenpol. It has a 65HP Contenental. You are certainly welcome to come take a look and probe my limited knowledge. Are you by chance the guy who was deciding between a Pietenpol and a Fly Baby? It is currently at San Geronimo Airpark (8T8) and once fl...

Steve D

Well, I have made the Spring in a can! It was about as described, but it took a better welder than I will ever be. I took it to a shop that does anything welding, from big oilfield rigs to old lawn mowers and golf carts. the boss said he wanted to do this job and told me that my design may fail, but...

Steve D

I am going to order Rod End Bearings for my die spring replacement to the bungee landing gear. What is the difference between heim and Aurora bearings? there is a big difference in price.

Steve D

What antique cars do Pietenpol builder/owners own? I am the new owner of a 1928 Overland Whippet project car. it will be put in the project line after several other projects. attached is a picture of it before dissassembly 15 years ago. Also a photo of it before being unloaded from the trailer. BTW ...

Steve D

Tom, If it is too prehibitive to print it. Consider getting it scanned and then it can be put on CDs. I also find these books chock full of info.

Blue Skies,
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Herb, I am not sure I should be seen talking to you in public, what with your Pietenpol like aircraft! I mean really A rice burning engine! and an electrical system. LIGHT! WWBD? Just to confirm, the2 inch band you mention. Is it the square section where the tires mount? I am not clear on it. Your g...

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BLUF. I might have an option on getting an Aeronca 7AC Champ. What is y'alls opinion on using it as a training aircraft? Plusses and minuses, VS say the Cessna 172 or 152.

Steve D

Right after I posted this, I rephrased my search and found a couple of sites with the information.

Any hints or tips would be appreciated.

Blue Skies,
Steve D

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Today I put my second wing on and while it made the plane look complete, The weight also splayed out the landing gear. I have Piper cub type gear. It is splayed to the point that it looks ridiculous. We lifted up on the gear to bring the wheels back under it, but it just slid back out. I always said...

Steve D

Yahoo! great job getting it up in the air.

Your numbers appear a little optimistic. But for the Pietenpol numbers are just for reference. the only really important ones are approach and stall speeds for safety and normal cruise with fuel burn for planning your trip to Oshkosh.

Blue Skies,
Steve D

Steve D

A buddy of mine is interested in getting a ride for him and his wife (not at the same time) in a Pietenpol. He is in Central Florida. He is a good pilot and is in Central Florida. He thinks he might want to buy a Pietenpol , but wants a flight first. Really he needs to convince his Chief Financial O...

Steve D

Hey y'all. I have a buddy interested in building a Piet. He is VERY good with his hands. He has built multiple remote control planes and is a pilot. My plane is a partial restoration so I don't have a clue as to building costs. He simply wants to know how much it costs to build a Pietenpol Air Campe...

Steve D

Trust Oscar to boil it down to the basics. What I want to do is fly from my new home/hangar at TE86 back and forth to my old hangar at 8T8. It is only 41 miles straight line. But it goes directly over Randolph AFB and San Antonio International. One guy told me it is not a problem, you call both of t...

Steve D

The only thing I really miss about the old Matronics list is seeing Pietenpol emails everytime I open my email. I delighted in opening emails that might teach me something new about a subject. This forum takes effort on my part, and I am essentially lazy. I like to be spoonfed. I have to remind myse...

Steve D

Herb, your plane is blasphemy. It is obviously dangerous and not airworthy. Too many changes from the original. For your safety please take the wings off and ship it to my address. I will ensure that it is taken out of flight service. Of course, that could take decades and may involve many flights t...

Steve D

I am debating putting a transponder in my Piet. I will be flying between San Antonio and Austin. A somewhat busy airspace. It would obviously have to be a cheap one. this interests me as well http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/Time-for-an-FAA-Reset-on-ADS-B-228666-1.html Any thoughts from the peanut...

Steve D

Pat, can we add some links to other things like the flybaby, West Coast Piets, and/or the UK Piets?

Steve D

Beechcraft Bonanzas have been putting on VGs for years and the general consensus is:

You lose 1-2 Knots cruise speed.
You get 4-6 Knot slower stall speed.
The real advantage is that the planes seem to become more controllable in slow flight. And stalls are gentler.

M2C
Steve D

Steve D

Gentlemen (and Pat), perhaps a short tutorial would be in order. Nothing big but Here is how to get to a discussion, Here is how to get to photos. Here is how to post and so on.

I am a Luddite (Member #1) of the first order.

Steve D.

Steve D

Douwe, try using a GPS with stalls done into and with the wind. The average should be pretty good.

Steve D

OK. I'm on board the new and improved Coffee table.

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