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- Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:59 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
- Replies: 8
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Re: Model A vs Corvair engine weight
I did the weight and balance for Ken Perkin's Piet N34KP. It has a model A Ford installed. When originally built it was very tail heavy. Ken didn't want to move the wing so I did the figures to find out how far we would have to move the engine to get inside the aft c.g. limit. We weighed the Piet wi...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:42 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Centre section flop
- Replies: 18
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Re: Centre section flop
Johnny. I fly Ken Perkin's Piet N34KP. I thought I'd post a couple of photos of Ken's center section. I'm looking for a photos of the latch's he made, but you can see how his flop folds flat to the top of the wing. He used strap hinges similar to the original hinges used on the ailerons. In the seco...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:20 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Herb's latest modifications on N709HR
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9748
Re: Herb's latest modifications on N709HR
Herb, I was wondering if you would be willing to post your empty weight. I've been following the various Piets at the Brodhead flyin since 1999 and I've always been curious at the vastly different empty weights of the various Piets.
- Mon May 22, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: Photo Section
- Topic: Ken Perkins Piet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15673
Ken Perkins Piet
HI everyone. I thought that I would try to upload some pictures of Ken Perkins Piet, N34KP. Ken has been a great friend of mine through the years. He is a wonderful mechanic and machinist. There are many parts flying around on various Piets that were made by Ken. I've been fortunate that Ken has tak...