Original Posted By: Steven Dortch
Thank you, Mikee, but this time I already knew how to do what needed to be done.I assume that you posted this for the benefit of others who might not knowthe correct procedure. A certain [UNCLASSIFIED] friend of mine comes to mind;o)And my thanks to Ben Charvet for pointing out to me that I can save the cost ofbuying a brass screwdriver by taking an old key and filing/grinding/shaping itinto a screwdriver suitable for adjusting the compensator screws on the instrument.A true Pietenpoler.In preparation for conducting this precision operation, I bought a bottle of TempletonRye, should my whiskey compass require topping up.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 22:12:20 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...and
Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...and
Original Posted By: "Braniff1966"
Steve; I knew you would understand ;o) But hey, I even thought about using somealuminum to make a non-ferrous screwdriver. I almost hate to admit this, butsome years ago a neighbor of mine lost his TV antenna in a high wind and hepiled it up in a ball out at the curb for the recycler. I retrieved the betterparts of it, which included some solid aluminum rods that formed some of theelements. I've found uses for bits and pieces over the years, but the smallrod (about 1/8" diameter, solid) seems like it would work fine if I file the endinto a screwdriver flat shape. You're right... I'll keep my old brass keysfor other things, like fishing weights.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
Steve; I knew you would understand ;o) But hey, I even thought about using somealuminum to make a non-ferrous screwdriver. I almost hate to admit this, butsome years ago a neighbor of mine lost his TV antenna in a high wind and hepiled it up in a ball out at the curb for the recycler. I retrieved the betterparts of it, which included some solid aluminum rods that formed some of theelements. I've found uses for bits and pieces over the years, but the smallrod (about 1/8" diameter, solid) seems like it would work fine if I file the endinto a screwdriver flat shape. You're right... I'll keep my old brass keysfor other things, like fishing weights.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
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Original Posted By: "taildrags"
why waste time swinging a compass? why not spend that time building a plane. oldpietenpol didn't give a damn abou.t a compass. u cant get lost at 60mph intwo hours...if u read all pietenpol accident reports there is not one caused bya compass, besides all of the above u can buy a nylon screwdriver at radio shackfor two dollars. its the same type that u use when tuning i.f. slugs ...hydeRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
why waste time swinging a compass? why not spend that time building a plane. oldpietenpol didn't give a damn abou.t a compass. u cant get lost at 60mph intwo hours...if u read all pietenpol accident reports there is not one caused bya compass, besides all of the above u can buy a nylon screwdriver at radio shackfor two dollars. its the same type that u use when tuning i.f. slugs ...hydeRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Jim:Absolutely true... swinging a compass never got or kept an airplane in the air!And I try not to spend aircraft building/wrenching time doing this kind of stuff...only my time in the evenings. Thank you for helping me keep my focuswhere it belongs.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Jim:Absolutely true... swinging a compass never got or kept an airplane in the air!And I try not to spend aircraft building/wrenching time doing this kind of stuff...only my time in the evenings. Thank you for helping me keep my focuswhere it belongs.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...and
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
That reminds me, Oscar - you don't have to buy that expensive compass fluid.It is nothing more than lighter fluid, like the old Zippo lighters used.Gulflite charcoal lighter fluid works just fine for much lower cost.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
That reminds me, Oscar - you don't have to buy that expensive compass fluid.It is nothing more than lighter fluid, like the old Zippo lighters used.Gulflite charcoal lighter fluid works just fine for much lower cost.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...and
Original Posted By: Steven Dortch
Welcome back Doc and nice of you to 'hang around' with us again!How IS that GN-1 coming along anyway?
)) I heard you and Larry Williams were building one.......Mike C!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2014 20:09:26 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
Welcome back Doc and nice of you to 'hang around' with us again!How IS that GN-1 coming along anyway?
)) I heard you and Larry Williams were building one.......Mike C!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2014 20:09:26 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthenRe: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...and
Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
I'm probably going to get another lashing by Mr. Hyde for keeping the compass threadalive, but I thought I would mention that the regs consider "topping off"or refilling the compass in a certified aircraft to be a repair that can legallyonly be done by a Certified Repair Station, and only the manufacturer's recommendedand STC'd compass fluid can be used.In experimentals, anything goes but I have read that the use of kerosene or JetA can cause the compass markings to fade to yellow over time.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 10:00:50 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen
I'm probably going to get another lashing by Mr. Hyde for keeping the compass threadalive, but I thought I would mention that the regs consider "topping off"or refilling the compass in a certified aircraft to be a repair that can legallyonly be done by a Certified Repair Station, and only the manufacturer's recommendedand STC'd compass fluid can be used.In experimentals, anything goes but I have read that the use of kerosene or JetA can cause the compass markings to fade to yellow over time.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 10:00:50 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: my Uncle Tony talks about how to swing a compass...andthen