Original Posted By: "Conrad, Bart D"
Hi,I'm new to the list and considering building one of these great airplanes.Can anyone give me the shoulder dimensions of the cockpit?Thanks,Dave Foelker________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
RE: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By:> Foelker David J Maj
Shoulder width is 21 3/4 inches. If you want to install shoulder seatbeltharnesses be sure and adjust the turtledeck height (higher).> ----------
Shoulder width is 21 3/4 inches. If you want to install shoulder seatbeltharnesses be sure and adjust the turtledeck height (higher).> ----------
RE: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: fishin
David, Bart's last post about the 21 3/4" is why I'm planning on building my Piet two inches wider, that's just a little tight for a "full-figured" guy like me! There's lots of flexibility in the design, so some tweaking can be done, it just takes careful consideration to make it right. If you don't have it already, you can get the 1932 Flying and Glider Manual from EAA, and that will give you a small seet of plans that you could use to evaluate the design. If you get serious, you can then order the more "up-to-date" plans from Donald Pietenpol. Good luck in your quest!Gary Meadows________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:54:51 -0600
David, Bart's last post about the 21 3/4" is why I'm planning on building my Piet two inches wider, that's just a little tight for a "full-figured" guy like me! There's lots of flexibility in the design, so some tweaking can be done, it just takes careful consideration to make it right. If you don't have it already, you can get the 1932 Flying and Glider Manual from EAA, and that will give you a small seet of plans that you could use to evaluate the design. If you get serious, you can then order the more "up-to-date" plans from Donald Pietenpol. Good luck in your quest!Gary Meadows________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:54:51 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: Warren Shoun
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: Foelker David J Maj 50FTS/ADO
What no one pointed out to you is that there is no "shoulder width" to thePiet cockpit. Your shoulders are way above the sides of the fuselage. What you refer to is the "hip", or maybe "elbow" width.________________________________________________________________________________
What no one pointed out to you is that there is no "shoulder width" to thePiet cockpit. Your shoulders are way above the sides of the fuselage. What you refer to is the "hip", or maybe "elbow" width.________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By:> Gene Rambo [SMTP:rambog(at)erols.com]
Thanks to all for the comments on Piet dimensions. This looks like a greatforum for info.Dave Foelker> -----Original Message-----
Thanks to all for the comments on Piet dimensions. This looks like a greatforum for info.Dave Foelker> -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: Foelker David J Maj 50FTS/ADO
I am building a Skyscout with model "A" engine. The plans in F & G are 22".I widened them to 24". These are inside-inside dims. B.J. PARK. bjpark@dmci.net----- Original Message -----
I am building a Skyscout with model "A" engine. The plans in F & G are 22".I widened them to 24". These are inside-inside dims. B.J. PARK. bjpark@dmci.net----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: Borodent(at)aol.com
>>What no one pointed out to you is that there is no "shoulder width" to the>Piet cockpit. Your shoulders are way above the sides of the fuselage. >What you refer to is the "hip", or maybe "elbow" width.>Cockpit suggestions:Lower the seat as far down as possible.Install a large windscreenLengthen the cabane strutsInstall a flop. Extend it to the first bay.Mike B Piet N 687MB ( Mr sam )________________________________________________________________________________
>>What no one pointed out to you is that there is no "shoulder width" to the>Piet cockpit. Your shoulders are way above the sides of the fuselage. >What you refer to is the "hip", or maybe "elbow" width.>Cockpit suggestions:Lower the seat as far down as possible.Install a large windscreenLengthen the cabane strutsInstall a flop. Extend it to the first bay.Mike B Piet N 687MB ( Mr sam )________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: "Michael Brusilow"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensionsMike B, what do you mean install a flop and extend it- what is a flop Henry W working on ribs, and body________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensionsMike B, what do you mean install a flop and extend it- what is a flop Henry W working on ribs, and body________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Potential builder needs cockpit dimensions
Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
>>Mike B, what do you mean install a flop and extend it- what is a flop>Henry W working on ribs, and body"Flop" is Bernards' word. Rather than a wing cut out above the cockpit heinstalled a flap like device extending from the rear spar to the trailingedge of the center section. The flop is hinged. Sure makes getting in & outof the cockpit a snap.I extended it to the first bay of the left wing. That allows me to standupright alongside the cockpit.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________
>>Mike B, what do you mean install a flop and extend it- what is a flop>Henry W working on ribs, and body"Flop" is Bernards' word. Rather than a wing cut out above the cockpit heinstalled a flap like device extending from the rear spar to the trailingedge of the center section. The flop is hinged. Sure makes getting in & outof the cockpit a snap.I extended it to the first bay of the left wing. That allows me to standupright alongside the cockpit.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________