Original Posted By: Bill Talbert
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: video and gear placement>RUSSEL;> I will send you a (free) drawing showing all the stuff needed to makethat>hinge/gap seal modification like Mike Cuy uses.....I kinda know the>designer.........let me know where to send it. I ysed it on my Scout too.>Earl Myers>-----Original Message----->From: kyle ray >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 7:19 PM>Subject: Re: video and gear placement>>>>I plan on attaching aileron to wing with hinge>>how much gap should I plan on cutting out>>of stock two accomadate piano hinge, I here>>this is a good way to eliminate gap by using a hinge>>of this type?>>>>>>-----Original Message----->>From: DonanClara(at)aol.com >>To: Pietenpol Discussion >>Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 10:51 AM>>Subject: video and gear placement>>>>>>>thanx Michael for your prompt reply to my e-mails on the above subjects.I>>>have posted my check for the tape and I'm certain I will find it of great>>>value seeing how someone else has approached the various construction>>>problems each Piet builder faces. In regard to the gear placement I am>>happy>>>to get some more info on the changes that were done to Sky Gypsy. I have>>my>>>gear positioned in accordance with the plans. I should get some clue to>>>whether I have a problem when I have done my pre-cover W&B but will not>>know>>>for sure until my first high speed taxi runs on how easily the tail comes>>>off. One thing I have learned over the years is to carefully weigh other>>>builders' methods and changes but to understand that every plane isunique>>>unto itself and that the only thing you should rely on is your own>project.>>>However, having said that ,I must acknowledge that I have certainly>>benifited>>>from the many great ideas other builders have shared with me through>>personal>>>correspondence.>>>Don Hicks>>>>>>>>________________________________________________________________________________