Re: Pietenpol-List: some gorgeous photos of a Ford Pietenpol flying in

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jan 01, 1990 4:02 am

Original Posted By: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
Gorgeous ship, but wing will be more solid if he adds some jury struts--and it will make it easier for passengers to get in also since he can then remove the crosswires at front cockpit side.Mac in Oregon ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:24 pm

Original Posted By: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
That IS a beautiful plane!Thanks Mikewalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:47 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
There is a deliberate downward cant to the engine (memory says 3 degrees butit may be more). This is to allow the thrust line to line up with thedirection of flight more directly in a climb. At least that's according tothe article in the Flying and Glider manual. I guess with 36 horsepower hethought he could use any advantage at all.Bob -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:11 pm

Original Posted By: bike.mike(at)comcast.net

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:25 pm

Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Steven I tried to e-mail you but the address didn't work-do you live in Amarillo?I'm 50 miles away.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: some gorgeous photos of a Ford Pietenpol flying inCaliforni

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:15 pm

Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB"
It has jury struts. Those are the ones out on the main struts. The original plansshow the brace cables between the cabanes on the right side. Walt triedto keep it as original to the plans (Flying and Glider Manual) as possible. Heckhe even used an N number from one of Mr. Pietenpol's ships. That particularone though had the steel split axle gear. Sure is a pretty ship!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

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