Original Posted By: Greg Bacon
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Bending 5052 Fuel Tank
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
No inspection holes Carson. Not sure what sealant you mean, slosh? Justusing pro-seal, no slosh. Just coat joints with pro-seal before riveting,then coat all outside seams and rivet heads. Also note the major bends arewith the grain. The side ribs are not.JackDSM-----Original Message-----
No inspection holes Carson. Not sure what sealant you mean, slosh? Justusing pro-seal, no slosh. Just coat joints with pro-seal before riveting,then coat all outside seams and rivet heads. Also note the major bends arewith the grain. The side ribs are not.JackDSM-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: pietenpol in school
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Scott,That is really neat! I used to try to talk my Principles of Technology teacherinto something like this. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted on the progress.KyleRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: pietenpol in school
Scott,That is really neat! I used to try to talk my Principles of Technology teacherinto something like this. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted on the progress.KyleRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: pietenpol in school
Original Posted By: cutlertxs
Scott,I sure I wish I had you for a teacher back in the day. I was never "excited" about any of my classes in school, but I sure would have been for that one. Contrary to what the commenter msndis had to say, in my opinion you are probably propelling many of those kids to eventually having a real love for science in the real world. Isn't that half the job? Good work!Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----
Scott,I sure I wish I had you for a teacher back in the day. I was never "excited" about any of my classes in school, but I sure would have been for that one. Contrary to what the commenter msndis had to say, in my opinion you are probably propelling many of those kids to eventually having a real love for science in the real world. Isn't that half the job? Good work!Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: pietenpol in school
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Original Posted By: Gmail
Re the post about comms,A while back, within the last year I believe, Mr. Beck wrote a helpfularticle about an intercom he purchased that was MUCH better than anythingelse he had tried. I don't have it in front of me and don't remember thename, but if you subscribe to the Brodhead Pietenpol Newsletter (and youshould.) ck your old issues. Or maybe someone here has them sitting aroundand can come up with the brand name.Good luck,Douwe________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Re the post about comms,A while back, within the last year I believe, Mr. Beck wrote a helpfularticle about an intercom he purchased that was MUCH better than anythingelse he had tried. I don't have it in front of me and don't remember thename, but if you subscribe to the Brodhead Pietenpol Newsletter (and youshould.) ck your old issues. Or maybe someone here has them sitting aroundand can come up with the brand name.Good luck,Douwe________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Original Posted By:> Greg Bacon
Thanks Jim. The family is really behind me getting done. It's great to be soclose!Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 7:26 AM, Jim Markle wrote:> > That's great news Greg! It's really nice to see such great progress on the rebuild!!> > Congrats....> > > -----Original Message----->
Thanks Jim. The family is really behind me getting done. It's great to be soclose!Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 7:26 AM, Jim Markle wrote:> > That's great news Greg! It's really nice to see such great progress on the rebuild!!> > Congrats....> > > -----Original Message----->
Re: Pietenpol-List: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
Douwe,You either have a very good memory or you save the back issues of the Piet newsletter. Probably both. The article describes the problems I went through and how I arrived at using a Flighttech ITC portable intercom.For those coming to corvair college #21 to be held here at the Barnwell airport [ KBNL ] on November 11,12,13 you can experience how well the intercom works by getting a ride in my Piet.thanks,P. F. ----- Original Message -----
Douwe,You either have a very good memory or you save the back issues of the Piet newsletter. Probably both. The article describes the problems I went through and how I arrived at using a Flighttech ITC portable intercom.For those coming to corvair college #21 to be held here at the Barnwell airport [ KBNL ] on November 11,12,13 you can experience how well the intercom works by getting a ride in my Piet.thanks,P. F. ----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Good to hear from you Greg! Haven't heard from you or "Mountain Piet" for along time. Are you keeping the Subaru engine?As for covering the cutout, will there be a fuel tank in the centersection?If so, I would recommend covering it with an aluminum sheet, for ease ofaccess to repair leaks or otherwise service the tank.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____
Good to hear from you Greg! Haven't heard from you or "Mountain Piet" for along time. Are you keeping the Subaru engine?As for covering the cutout, will there be a fuel tank in the centersection?If so, I would recommend covering it with an aluminum sheet, for ease ofaccess to repair leaks or otherwise service the tank.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____
Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: "tools"
Greg,That sure looks "purdy".Nice to see that Mountain Piet will soon take to the skies once again.So, is this going to be a storage space, or is there a fuel tank going in there,or is it just a void?Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Greg,That sure looks "purdy".Nice to see that Mountain Piet will soon take to the skies once again.So, is this going to be a storage space, or is there a fuel tank going in there,or is it just a void?Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Seriously bummed, I start "reserve" (airline guy sitting around the phone who getscalled if someone cannot make it to work... car problems, gets sick, etc)on the 12th so can't guarantee I'll make the fly in.However, gonna try...Notwithstanding, I got a back channel communication from Jar Head pilot with alink to the Flight Tech line of inter comms. A nice mid range (price wise) lineof systems. Glad to hear an actual live recommendation that's completely onpoint.I'm going to email them and ask about mis matched headset compatibility, whichisn't specifically mentioned.The more expensive one I reference is the PS Engineering PM1200, which seems bulletproofand versatile. Also, if ALL the insides quit working it seems you canjust go PTT even with the intercom function. The system I've got is simply VOX, which is fine if the headsets are perfectlymatched and if I put some effort in microphone wind protection, which I have notyet done. Kevin Purtee, if you're monitoring, what system do you have? I like the simplePTT button on the dash of the pax cockpit. I guess I shouldn't complain because as I research this whole deal, I realize thatONE THOUSAND dollar headsets are common. Yikes. I guess I'm spoiled by thegenerally unnecessary nature of them in airliners, the fact my $250 headsetfrom 13 years ago still works great, they supply nice $500 sets, etc. I guessa $500 system that should work forever wouldn't be a horrible deal. I really thought a simple (read non VOX, audio processor or ANR) system with independentvolume and PTT everything would be pretty easy to find. I guess I'vebought enough wiz bang electronics over the years that seem not to last longis what really concerns me about these systems.ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Seriously bummed, I start "reserve" (airline guy sitting around the phone who getscalled if someone cannot make it to work... car problems, gets sick, etc)on the 12th so can't guarantee I'll make the fly in.However, gonna try...Notwithstanding, I got a back channel communication from Jar Head pilot with alink to the Flight Tech line of inter comms. A nice mid range (price wise) lineof systems. Glad to hear an actual live recommendation that's completely onpoint.I'm going to email them and ask about mis matched headset compatibility, whichisn't specifically mentioned.The more expensive one I reference is the PS Engineering PM1200, which seems bulletproofand versatile. Also, if ALL the insides quit working it seems you canjust go PTT even with the intercom function. The system I've got is simply VOX, which is fine if the headsets are perfectlymatched and if I put some effort in microphone wind protection, which I have notyet done. Kevin Purtee, if you're monitoring, what system do you have? I like the simplePTT button on the dash of the pax cockpit. I guess I shouldn't complain because as I research this whole deal, I realize thatONE THOUSAND dollar headsets are common. Yikes. I guess I'm spoiled by thegenerally unnecessary nature of them in airliners, the fact my $250 headsetfrom 13 years ago still works great, they supply nice $500 sets, etc. I guessa $500 system that should work forever wouldn't be a horrible deal. I really thought a simple (read non VOX, audio processor or ANR) system with independentvolume and PTT everything would be pretty easy to find. I guess I'vebought enough wiz bang electronics over the years that seem not to last longis what really concerns me about these systems.ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
Here's the website: miracleantenna.comBrand name headsets and radio. They make the power supply/noise filter, antenna,and control panel. Not cheap but the system works well.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:44:02 +0000 (UTC)
Here's the website: miracleantenna.comBrand name headsets and radio. They make the power supply/noise filter, antenna,and control panel. Not cheap but the system works well.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:44:02 +0000 (UTC)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Original Posted By: Gmail
Well, my Vair is running fine- I need to stop the roll occasionally and I couldsure use a parts breakdown picture for a Gerdes model 049-4 master cylinder.Yea-I did pull it apart in the dirt and may have lost a part. I can always removethe other one more carefully and look at it but it works and is bled.anyonegot a diagram they could email me? thanks.I searched the net a little but sofar haven't found one. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Well, my Vair is running fine- I need to stop the roll occasionally and I couldsure use a parts breakdown picture for a Gerdes model 049-4 master cylinder.Yea-I did pull it apart in the dirt and may have lost a part. I can always removethe other one more carefully and look at it but it works and is bled.anyonegot a diagram they could email me? thanks.I searched the net a little but sofar haven't found one. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Center section - covering the cutout
Original Posted By:> owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-li
Yes, keeping the Subaru Jack. The first time it let's down, I'll fire it and replace it with a Corvair.By John's design, the of the fuel tank is exposed. The tank is held in by bolts that thread into the sides of the tank. My main concern is applying the fabric around the curved cutout. Don't want it to look sloppy. I have seen some homebuilts with lumpy looking cutouts.Yes, I know it's been a while. Life priorities have shifted enough, so I'm taking advantage of it. My oldest daughter got a ride in Greg and Dale's Piet a while back. Finally took my youngest daughter up in a Cessna and she loved it. Now both are looking forward flying in our Piet! Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 9:31 AM, "Jack Phillips" wrote:> Good to hear from you Greg! Haven=99t heard from you or =9CMountain Piet=9D for a long time. Are you keeping the Subaru engine?> > As for covering the cutout, will there be a fuel tank in the centersection? If so, I would recommend covering it with an aluminum sheet, for ease of access to repair leaks or otherwise service the tank.> > Jack Phillips> NX899JP> Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia>
Yes, keeping the Subaru Jack. The first time it let's down, I'll fire it and replace it with a Corvair.By John's design, the of the fuel tank is exposed. The tank is held in by bolts that thread into the sides of the tank. My main concern is applying the fabric around the curved cutout. Don't want it to look sloppy. I have seen some homebuilts with lumpy looking cutouts.Yes, I know it's been a while. Life priorities have shifted enough, so I'm taking advantage of it. My oldest daughter got a ride in Greg and Dale's Piet a while back. Finally took my youngest daughter up in a Cessna and she loved it. Now both are looking forward flying in our Piet! Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 9:31 AM, "Jack Phillips" wrote:> Good to hear from you Greg! Haven=99t heard from you or =9CMountain Piet=9D for a long time. Are you keeping the Subaru engine?> > As for covering the cutout, will there be a fuel tank in the centersection? If so, I would recommend covering it with an aluminum sheet, for ease of access to repair leaks or otherwise service the tank.> > Jack Phillips> NX899JP> Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia>
Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Thanks Bill. It's a darn shame to cover up that pretty wood. The fuel tank goesin the middle. John built a very nice wing tank that I will use. There willbe a nice storage compartment aft of the rear spar. This will also serve asaccess to the aileron cables. I will have two removable boxes in the storagearea to keep stuff from touching the cables. Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 10:05 AM, "Bill Church" wrote:> > Greg,> That sure looks "purdy".> Nice to see that Mountain Piet will soon take to the skies once again.> So, is this going to be a storage space, or is there a fuel tank going in there,or is it just a void?> > Bill C.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 956#355956> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Thanks Bill. It's a darn shame to cover up that pretty wood. The fuel tank goesin the middle. John built a very nice wing tank that I will use. There willbe a nice storage compartment aft of the rear spar. This will also serve asaccess to the aileron cables. I will have two removable boxes in the storagearea to keep stuff from touching the cables. Greg BaconOn Oct 25, 2011, at 10:05 AM, "Bill Church" wrote:> > Greg,> That sure looks "purdy".> Nice to see that Mountain Piet will soon take to the skies once again.> So, is this going to be a storage space, or is there a fuel tank going in there,or is it just a void?> > Bill C.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 956#355956> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Thanks for the info Kevin... that is a neat looking system. When you say Brand Name headsets and radio, are you saying that you provided thoseor are you using the items that they provided in one of their packages? I have a PS Engineering Aerocom III and have loved using it it in closed cockpits,but I'm told it is not suitable for open or noisy environments. I've beenconsidering the PM1200 due to the performance of the Aerocom III, but the MiracleAntennasystem looks pretty cool.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms
Thanks for the info Kevin... that is a neat looking system. When you say Brand Name headsets and radio, are you saying that you provided thoseor are you using the items that they provided in one of their packages? I have a PS Engineering Aerocom III and have loved using it it in closed cockpits,but I'm told it is not suitable for open or noisy environments. I've beenconsidering the PM1200 due to the performance of the Aerocom III, but the MiracleAntennasystem looks pretty cool.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: open cockpit comms