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- Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Looking for Piets in vicinity of Great Falls, VA
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4929
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: 4979
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: 4046
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: 11571
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: 11571
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: 4046
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: 4748
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: 5131
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: 6195
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: 4830
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: 5652
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: 11571
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: 4904
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:18 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Pietenpol 90th Anniversary Poster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4904
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: 3003
Spring 2019 Newsletter
The latest issue of the BPA newsletter is off to the printer and should start arriving in mailboxes next week.
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Air Camper For Sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9148
Air Camper For Sale
For Sale: Pietenpol Air Camper N304MD, long version, 3 pc. wing. Flown 50 hrs.. Completed in 2010, no engine, ready for yours, based in South Central VA. $2,900.00 firm. Call Mike Denton 804-894-0458 or email: kerrlakedocks@gmail.com
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:48 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11571
Re: Bill Rewey
Does anyone have a photo of Bill Rewey's Pietenpol, NX17WR, in flight?
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:14 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey Memories
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5110
Bill Rewey Memories
I'm planning an article on Bill Rewey for the next BPA newsletter. Since he impacted so many Pietenpol builders over the years, I thought I would solicit the membership (or anybody else) to send in your memories of Bill. I would appreciate anything you might have, whether its a simple sentence, or a...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11571
Re: Bill Rewey
About a year ago, Bill gave all of his "packet" stuff to the BPA. He said we could continue to sell it or use the individual articles in the newsletter. I'm inclined to do the latter and have included a few of them in recent newsletters. I'm sure this is very premature, but has anyone talk...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:28 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Bill Rewey
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11571
Bill Rewey
For those who knew him, Bill Rewey of Verona, Wisconsin passed away yesterday, February 11, 2019. He was known by many as Mr. Pietenpol. More information as it becomes available. For now, here is an article from Midwest Flyer, dated 2011. https://midwestflyer.com/?p=3065 https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.f...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:17 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Prop Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4151
Re: Prop Question
Good question, Oscar. In most cases, I post the question, then reply to the person with a direct link to the thread. They can follow along or choose to join the forum and chime in. Perhaps I should have them join and post their own questions? Pat; when we post replies to this type of inquiry, how do...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:08 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Prop Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4151
Prop Question
Received via email today at BPA headquarters. Sir / Madam, I have about 40 hours on my recently finished Piet. It’s flying with an aluminum propeller I had lying around, and it’s proven way too coarsly pitched. I am going to buy a new (wood) prop, and would like as to proper length / pitch. Engine: ...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:39 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Piet Aircamper
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6014
Piet Aircamper
Received via snail mail at BPA HQ: Pietenpol Aircamper, A-75-8, 2300 hrs. w/logs, new Slick mags, harness, plugs, Aeronca exhaust eyebrows and instruments. Fuselage and tail feathers are x-moly. Needs wing struts and covered to finish. $10,000 OBO C-90-14F core complete w/std. cylinders $1,500. Rex ...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First Quarter 2019 Newsletter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5363
First Quarter 2019 Newsletter
Went out last week USPS bulk rate. Members can download a PDF copy in the usual place:
http://www.pietenpols.org/members-area
http://www.pietenpols.org/members-area
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:45 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Short vs. Long Fuselage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5446
Short vs. Long Fuselage
Received via e-mail at BPA HQ:
Have been trying to learn the difference between the short or long fuselage. Can you help me. Please?
Dave Birkhead email daveb27830@hotmail.com
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:22 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Metal Fittings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8324
Re: Metal Fittings
Download the ZIP file again. I have included PDF versions of all the files.
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:57 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Metal Fittings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8324
Re: Metal Fittings
I have posted a series of DXF files that were donated a while back that apparently have all the metal parts needed for an Aircamper. No guarantee on accuracy or completeness. Go here to download: http://www.pietenpols.org/files/Piet-Parts.zip If anybody uses these drawings to have parts cut, I would...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:27 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Metal Fittings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8324
Metal Fittings
Hi All,
Received this message today via e-mail at BPA headquarters:
Received this message today via e-mail at BPA headquarters:
Hello
I start the building of a Pietenpol en France and i am looking for a person who manufactures metal fittings by computer( CAD);
Do you Know?
Thank you for your reply
Best regards
Patrick Flamme
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:18 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Last Call for Newsletter Articles
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5269
Last Call for Newsletter Articles
Hi ALl,
I will be assembling the next BPA newsletter in about two weeks. If you have an article, pictures, tech tip, project update or general gossip, please send it soon to bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
I will be assembling the next BPA newsletter in about two weeks. If you have an article, pictures, tech tip, project update or general gossip, please send it soon to bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Nut Plates in The Empennage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4684
Re: Nut Plates in The Empennage
The search function on this site wasn't working well until a few weeks ago. It's pretty slick now.Terry Hand wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:41 am In fairness, I have not searched the archives from this website directly. It may be just as easy. Frankly, I just don't know, but give either method a try!
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:08 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Steel Part DXF Files
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3744
Re: Steel Part DXF Files
Thanks, Oscar.
I was able to view them in Adobe Illustrator, but it was just the vector art, no dimensions or other notations. If you can produce PDFs or something more universal, that would be helpful.
I was able to view them in Adobe Illustrator, but it was just the vector art, no dimensions or other notations. If you can produce PDFs or something more universal, that would be helpful.
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:51 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Steel Part DXF Files
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3744
Steel Part DXF Files
Donated to BPA today was a pair of old floppy disks with a bunch of DXF files on them. The date on the disks was 1997. The guy who gave it to me said the drawings are all the steel parts needed for an Aircamper. I posted the files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4r3j6ht8yk1p4hu/AAAYc_ZbRP7k0zClvKRmpcrQa...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter Deadline
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4228
Re: 4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter Deadline
We're running a full month behind schedule, so the fourth quarter newsletter will go out First Class Mail this week. Here is the cover...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:19 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter Deadline
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4228
4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter Deadline
Howdy All,
The copy deadline for the next BPA newsletter is upon us. (Actually, it was last week but I'm running a few days behind)
If you have articles, letters, pictures, gossip or anything else, please submit ASAP to bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
Pat
The copy deadline for the next BPA newsletter is upon us. (Actually, it was last week but I'm running a few days behind)
If you have articles, letters, pictures, gossip or anything else, please submit ASAP to bpa@pietenpols.org.
Thanks!
Pat
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:12 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Searching for Aircamper
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5624
Searching for Aircamper
Received via e-mail at BPA headquarters today: Hello, James Watson here. I am looking for an Aircamper that was built by my father Clarke Watson. The aircraft was brought to the US some time ago. It was registered as CF-OVT and had a 65 hp Continental I would like to know what the status of the airc...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Newsletter Address Changes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3141
Re: Newsletter Address Changes
Hi Ray, you're membership is good through April, 2019. As always, it is printed on the back page of each newsletter. Thanks for the address update! Pat, This is Ray Krause. Unfortunately, I have moved to a new permanent address. My OLD address was 843 Jay Street, Colusa CA 95932. Please change my ad...
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:38 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: 2018 Brodhead Forums
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5697
2018 Brodhead Forums
We finally got around to editing the forums that were recorded at the 2018 Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion. This is no Hollywood production, but the five forums are up on YouTube and can be viewed here: http://www.pietenpols.org/presentations/ The five forums are: Building on a Shoestring by Tom Kriener ...
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Beg,Borrow or Steal or even purchase a good Rib Jig?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10356
Re: Beg,Borrow or Steal or even purchase a good Rib Jig?
Sorry! Contact me at bpa@pietenpols.org
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:11 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Beg,Borrow or Steal or even purchase a good Rib Jig?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10356
Re: Beg,Borrow or Steal or even purchase a good Rib Jig?
The Brodhead Pietenpol Association has two rib jigs available to borrow. Just pay shipping from Brodhead.
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:59 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Pietenpol Plans and Kits
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3794
Re: Pietenpol Plans and Kits
Regarding Rick's comment on the old Matronics site, that archive is preserved on this site as well here:
viewforum.php?f=6
viewforum.php?f=6
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:03 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Piet shirts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2687
Re: Piet shirts
E-mail Bill Weeden with your order. He's in charge of the shirts this year. bweeden@charter.net How can I order A couple 2018 Broadhead Pietenpol shirts? One large adult & one small adult. I was planning on flying WR-1 there this year both I can leave until Friday morning and the weather is fore...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: For two years now I can not start the construction of Pietenpol
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4336
Re: For two years now I can not start the construction of Pietenpol
Below is the text of Nikolai's letter. Hello. My name is Nikolai Sovkutsan. I'm from Kyrgyzstan, I'm 34 years old. Sorry for my wrong English, if I made a mistake in the text somewhere. All my life I dream of building small wooden planes. Today I dream of building Pietenpol and a small workshop wher...
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:05 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Matt Keyes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2508
Re: Matt Keyes
PM'd you.
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:47 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Brodhead Reunion Forums
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3699
Re: Brodhead Reunion Forums
Update forum schedule for July 21. Forums will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 in the EAA Chapter 431 club house. Schedules are tentative and subject to change. 10:00 a.m. – Building on a Shoestring by Tom Kreiner. 11:00 a.m. – How to Carve a Propeller by Dan Hel...
- Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: HIPEC Covering System
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2546
Re: HIPEC Covering System
If you're coming to the Brodhead PIetenpol Reunion in July, one of the forums will be on Aircraft Covering Systems.
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:33 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Aircamper Project
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4518
Re: Aircamper Project
More info and pictures of this project. I've included six photographs in this email and will send another few in a second email. The fuselage is all in one piece, the landing gear has never been attached, and 36 wing ribs are ready to be assembled into a wing. The next set of photos shows the remain...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Third Quarter BPA Newsletter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2424
Third Quarter BPA Newsletter
The third quarter BPA newsletter was just put to bed this morning. Look for it in your mailboxes by the end of June.
Digital download will be posted next week. All current members will receive an e-mail when it is posted.
Digital download will be posted next week. All current members will receive an e-mail when it is posted.
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:25 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Corvair Aircamper Project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6774
Corvair Aircamper Project
As sent in to BPA headquarters today: PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER KIT $7995.00 The Airframe Package includes: 1. Fuselage, long hull for Corvair motor, sitting on Cessna 120/140 mains. A set of Piper Cub mains is included as a spare. 2. Three Piece Wings with large ailerons. 3. Lift struts (bottom ends don’...
- Sat May 26, 2018 8:08 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Pietenpol Plans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3666
Re: Pietenpol Plans
Hi Mark,
Welcome to the Pietenpol community!
You can purchase plans is directly from the Pietenpol family here:
https://www.pietenpolaircraftcompany.co ... craft-kits
Welcome to the Pietenpol community!
You can purchase plans is directly from the Pietenpol family here:
https://www.pietenpolaircraftcompany.co ... craft-kits
- Sat May 26, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Transportation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2460
Re: Transportation
We did have the shuttle last year, but only one person used it. I think we needed to advertise it better. The car dealer in town said they would loan another one this year and even if not, it's usually no problem finding a lift into town.