Original Posted By: "tools"
Here's Jack T's handy-dandy directory! I see that Tim Mickel's name andcontact info does not appear here. Maybe someone can provide it so that wecan make harassing phone calls late on Sunday night...Gary from CoolRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "Dick N"
Made it to Chickamauga this evening. What a trip. Can't imagine a better timeof the year. While practically nothing happened as planned, it was twice thetrip I had hoped.ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Made it to Chickamauga this evening. What a trip. Can't imagine a better timeof the year. While practically nothing happened as planned, it was twice thetrip I had hoped.ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "Dale McCleskey"
I think that my boy and I will make our way over to the airport and check in withthe guys over there. Give them my business card and ask them to give it toTim. Besides there is a T-38 gate guard over there that he really likes to see.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
I think that my boy and I will make our way over to the airport and check in withthe guys over there. Give them my business card and ask them to give it toTim. Besides there is a T-38 gate guard over there that he really likes to see.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "tools"
Glad you made it home. Wanna hear the story sometime. And now I've got an excuseto fly south some spring day. Congrats on the Piet.--------Dale McCleskeyN7035NRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Glad you made it home. Wanna hear the story sometime. And now I've got an excuseto fly south some spring day. Congrats on the Piet.--------Dale McCleskeyN7035NRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "tools"
Hey Dale!Sorry I missed you. Scott and I left our little "ditty" bag in Paxton (somewhere,IL?) with our phone charger, my wallet, corporate ID, SNACKS, stuff like that.So we had to make the MOST of our phone batteries and had them off unlessnecessary.Didn't get through Lebanon until yesterday afternoon, a short stop and then southwhile the weather was good. As it turned out, weather was JUST good enoughto be non stressful, legal AND safe (so there were other moments earlier in theday...) so the last leg went well.Ran across a mechanic (the guy who helped you with the oil pressure gage in yourpiet before Brodhead) who knew you! He taught us how to prop it from behindand was kind enough to give us a prop getting out.This whole genre of flying is absolutely NOTHING like anything I've ever done before.It's damn challenging! Incredibly rewarding and really made this a lifeevent. This was essentially my son's 18th birthday present. Hmmm, maybe mypresent... I've got to sit down and take notes, try to tag the pictures before memories slipaway. We've definitely got plans to bring it back to Brodhead and Oshkoshnext year. Thanks to all the offers for help and support along the way. Wild how I practicallymissed every planned stop, but really found some neat places along the way.Spending the night in Brodhead was really neat. We sat out there alone inthe dark and made a little campfire. It was pretty cool. Time to get busy around here, I'll fill in on details later!Cheers,ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Hey Dale!Sorry I missed you. Scott and I left our little "ditty" bag in Paxton (somewhere,IL?) with our phone charger, my wallet, corporate ID, SNACKS, stuff like that.So we had to make the MOST of our phone batteries and had them off unlessnecessary.Didn't get through Lebanon until yesterday afternoon, a short stop and then southwhile the weather was good. As it turned out, weather was JUST good enoughto be non stressful, legal AND safe (so there were other moments earlier in theday...) so the last leg went well.Ran across a mechanic (the guy who helped you with the oil pressure gage in yourpiet before Brodhead) who knew you! He taught us how to prop it from behindand was kind enough to give us a prop getting out.This whole genre of flying is absolutely NOTHING like anything I've ever done before.It's damn challenging! Incredibly rewarding and really made this a lifeevent. This was essentially my son's 18th birthday present. Hmmm, maybe mypresent... I've got to sit down and take notes, try to tag the pictures before memories slipaway. We've definitely got plans to bring it back to Brodhead and Oshkoshnext year. Thanks to all the offers for help and support along the way. Wild how I practicallymissed every planned stop, but really found some neat places along the way.Spending the night in Brodhead was really neat. We sat out there alone inthe dark and made a little campfire. It was pretty cool. Time to get busy around here, I'll fill in on details later!Cheers,ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "tools"
Also, has anyone run the rudder control horn below the elevator to give amore straight line to the rudder bar? Again mine is already built that wayand it seems to me there will be allot of twisting action of the rudder ifnot mounted centered. Thanks in advance!> ChrisChris, Attached is how I did mine. I like it but it hasn't flown yet.Ski________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Also, has anyone run the rudder control horn below the elevator to give amore straight line to the rudder bar? Again mine is already built that wayand it seems to me there will be allot of twisting action of the rudder ifnot mounted centered. Thanks in advance!> ChrisChris, Attached is how I did mine. I like it but it hasn't flown yet.Ski________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Here's some highlights:My copilot:Scott enjoying a little taxiing fam:A campfire....Fully a quarter of the trip below 500 feet, awesome, but...Some was higher...This picture just doesn't do justice to the fall foliage:One very happy dad, new Piet owner and flyer, and happy to be there!ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Here's some highlights:My copilot:Scott enjoying a little taxiing fam:A campfire....Fully a quarter of the trip below 500 feet, awesome, but...Some was higher...This picture just doesn't do justice to the fall foliage:One very happy dad, new Piet owner and flyer, and happy to be there!ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
Original Posted By: "GliderMike"
If you are going to build a Pietenpol you can save 6 months of work. I have afuselage frame ready to cover and a complete set of tail surfaces ready to use.Call 963-6978. Located in East Tennessee.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA
If you are going to build a Pietenpol you can save 6 months of work. I have afuselage frame ready to cover and a complete set of tail surfaces ready to use.Call 963-6978. Located in East Tennessee.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update on Mike "Tools" Danford's Trek back to GA