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Pietenpol-List: piet power question

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Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
Hi Rich,I don't personally know if a Jab has actually flown in a piet. It probablyhas, the airplane has been flown by almost every engine imaginable duringit's almost 90 year history.If you search this list's archives you will probably come across some oldposts with actual performance numbers.The most common engines for Pietenpols are Continentals, Corvairs and Fordmodel A. it was originally designed for the ford, and if built lightly theyfly quite nicely and there are several around with people still building.The airplane performs quite nicely with Continentals, corvairs and doesperform very well with the Rotec. I have heard various things about the Rotec's service history, but just interms of flying the airplane, it works very well.The basic tenants you'll always hear from "knowledgeable" piet people is:build according to the plans (don't add lots of stuff), build light, keep itsimple. And I would add be sure whatever engine you use, build or have itbuilt well and you will have a lovely airplane.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
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Pietenpol-List: piet power question

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Original Posted By: "Boatright, Jeffrey"
Hey Rich,For various reasons, most of the people that used to frequent this site(there used to be 15-25 posts daily) seem to have moved to the Pietenpolfacebook page. Corvair fans have also created their own separate site toshare information.I'd suggest you join the piet FB group in addition to this one. There's lotsof knowledgeable people there.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: piet power question

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Original Posted By: Steven Dortch
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power question

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Original Posted By: Jack Textor
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power questionWere I to start from scratch I would go with a Corvair conversion. Good HP,Good Weight, Lots of reliable conversions, Well established.The Ford Model A does not make a lot of horsepower and does so a low RPMand is heavy. However, the Low RPM, good torque of this engine on a draggyPietenpol seems to be a happy combination. For what it is, it performssurprisingly well.The Continental A65(75) is a good match, as is the 90. I hear that the 85is not as good as the others. The O200 makes it climb pretty hot but is alittle heavy. These are all pretty reliable and you know what you have.VW engines have not been happy in Pietenpols. That combination just doesnot jive.My current obsession is the Jeep powered Piet that they are working out thedetails on. I love jeeps and I Love Piets, so what is not to love?Please note, these are my Opinions and are worth what you paid for them. Ihave no experience with anything but a A65.Blue Skies,Steve DOn Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 6:07 AM, Comcast wrote:> I am curious about engine options and power to plane relationship.>> The A-65 is an option I have read about. I think the A-85 is another, as> well as the corvair option.>> What is a quick glance into actual performance with these engines.>> The Jabiru 2200, has anyone used this on a piet?>> I think I saw the r2800 was installed on one but the r2800 was> troublesome. What is the real performance history with these engines?>>> I am toying with building a Piet now that I'm flying my zenith 601.> Looking for some sound engine information. Anything will help.>> Please chime in.>> If you wish to contact me off list use coach_rich(at)yahoo.com.>> - Rich>> - Rich>-- Blue Skies,Steve D________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power question

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Original Posted By: Glen Schweizer
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power questionHave seen numerous posts today like this with no content...Jack TextorSent from my iPad> On Nov 2, 2016, at 12:05 PM, Steven Dortch wrote:> > > 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D> ________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power question

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Original Posted By: robert wiebe
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Piet power questionAll I'm getting from the list today is3D= the whole page what's up> On Nov 2, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Jack Textor wrote:> > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2016 19:54:21 +0000 (UTC)
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