Original Posted By: Michael Groah
Hi Has anyone used the Skytek struts and if so witch size?Thanks CarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:30:08 -0700 (PDT)
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Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
sorry guys stupid question,I have searched and found that a few people have usedthem,but none of the posts really say what size has been used the large onesor small ones, I think the small ones would be ok but not sureAny info would be greatCarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
sorry guys stupid question,I have searched and found that a few people have usedthem,but none of the posts really say what size has been used the large onesor small ones, I think the small ones would be ok but not sureAny info would be greatCarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
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Original Posted By: Doyle K. Combs
Carson,I looked through the archives and found the following. Hope it helps-________________________ ----- Original Message -----
Carson,I looked through the archives and found the following. Hope it helps-________________________ ----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
Thanks for the replies now I am just as confused as one used small and one large.Dan a question for you I think that I read that you also used a 7075 aluminum barthreaded for the cub fork end,is that correct?Someone else said that the fork into the ally was not a good idea,but I am thinkingthat if it has worked for you and your aircraft flies it should work forme,any details of what you used would be greatThanks CarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
Thanks for the replies now I am just as confused as one used small and one large.Dan a question for you I think that I read that you also used a 7075 aluminum barthreaded for the cub fork end,is that correct?Someone else said that the fork into the ally was not a good idea,but I am thinkingthat if it has worked for you and your aircraft flies it should work forme,any details of what you used would be greatThanks CarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
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Original Posted By: mike Hardaway
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Original Posted By: "carson"
Carson I tried to reply earlier to your email address that is shows but it cameback. I finished and am flying the plane D.J . started and it does have the aluminumstruts- front ones 3.130" and rear about 2.445" across the front to backdimension.I did not stay exactly as he started with the end fittings. I don'tknow how much I trust the tear out strength of the aluminum so I extended thepull area by extending 5/8" wide 4130 strap onto the 2- 1/4" diameter throughbolts and on along the strut a few inches and used 3/16" pop rivets 3 to aside on each end fitting for my peace of mind and because that is what a Ransaircraft used to carry the loads and I figured they had done some fairly seriousresearch into it before marketing theirs.I had just assumed the struts werethe earlier Carlson ones but after seeing the post DJ showed it is apparentlyth Skytek. they may have bought them out for all I know. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
Carson I tried to reply earlier to your email address that is shows but it cameback. I finished and am flying the plane D.J . started and it does have the aluminumstruts- front ones 3.130" and rear about 2.445" across the front to backdimension.I did not stay exactly as he started with the end fittings. I don'tknow how much I trust the tear out strength of the aluminum so I extended thepull area by extending 5/8" wide 4130 strap onto the 2- 1/4" diameter throughbolts and on along the strut a few inches and used 3/16" pop rivets 3 to aside on each end fitting for my peace of mind and because that is what a Ransaircraft used to carry the loads and I figured they had done some fairly seriousresearch into it before marketing theirs.I had just assumed the struts werethe earlier Carlson ones but after seeing the post DJ showed it is apparentlyth Skytek. they may have bought them out for all I know. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
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Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Thanks RaymondI have spent hours now reading through all the posts,I am thinking that all themethods used seem safe and strong enough and it is a matter of personal comfortwith the set up that I use.Do you have any pictures of your setup?ThanksCarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
Thanks RaymondI have spent hours now reading through all the posts,I am thinking that all themethods used seem safe and strong enough and it is a matter of personal comfortwith the set up that I use.Do you have any pictures of your setup?ThanksCarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
Original Posted By: carson
Hi Carson,Yes, I used a J-3 fork threaded into the 7075 aluminum insert, with the small Skyteck lift struts. My wings are still attached with no ill effects so far after 25 flight hours. Please contact Larry Williams also for his input. I unapologetically copied Larry's struts. I thought the same thing. If his wings are still attached, I figured mine would be too. Dan HelsperPuryear, TN.-----Original Message-----
Hi Carson,Yes, I used a J-3 fork threaded into the 7075 aluminum insert, with the small Skyteck lift struts. My wings are still attached with no ill effects so far after 25 flight hours. Please contact Larry Williams also for his input. I unapologetically copied Larry's struts. I thought the same thing. If his wings are still attached, I figured mine would be too. Dan HelsperPuryear, TN.-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
I'll look and see if I can find anything- I am about to pack up the laptop fora trip out of state for work in the morning -I might find a picture somewherei could send to an email address.I just never tried to send any to the list andreally don't know how. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
I'll look and see if I can find anything- I am about to pack up the laptop fora trip out of state for work in the morning -I might find a picture somewherei could send to an email address.I just never tried to send any to the list andreally don't know how. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
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Original Posted By: "bender"
I gave Doc. a bunch of Riblett stuff and I believe that what you are looking forDoc has a copy.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts
I gave Doc. a bunch of Riblett stuff and I believe that what you are looking forDoc has a copy.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: skytek struts