Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "McNarry, John"
I have a number of questions that I'd like some feedback on.1. Aileron hinges--Can anyone see a problem with using piano hinges which provide a gap seal at the same time?2. Wing trailing edges--I've used a piece of folded over aluminum with rounded TE. They are rigid, light, and with the fold and the edges bent just a bit more for extra strength, hold up well to fabric pressure. Any comments?3. I'd like to confer with some other builders. Is there anyone out there within 120 miles of Rexburg, ID? I'd also be glad to show and tell.4. Engine--I'm using a Ford Escort with about 80 hp. I know Ed Lubitz pioneered this installation. I have his conversion guide, but I'd like to talk to someone else who is using this type of installation, particularly about radiator placement/air scoop, and also distributor conversion. I have my engine mounted and running--but I also have some doubts, particularly about low end idle. Any comments? I'm repainting my fusalage this weekend after some damage repair. Myplane is on the Jenny-type gear with motorcycle wheels and mechanicalbrakes. I have a one piece wing which just lacks a coat of epoxyvarnish prior to recover with Polyfiber line of products.Thanks, Bill________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: William Conway
Hi WillI haven't any answers for you, but wondered how you are controling you brakes and stopping the axle/backing plate rotation? I really like the Jenny style gear but have been considering the split gear as it is easier to anchor the brakes and it may be safer in the event of a forced landing in tall crops etc. any comments appreciated. John Mc________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Richard Winkel
William Conway wrote:> I have a number of questions that I'd like some feedback on.>> 1. Aileron hinges--Can anyone see a problem with using piano hinges> which provide a gap seal at the same time?Works well. Someone has plans, I think it is Vi Kapler>>> 2. Wing trailing edges--I've used a piece of folded over aluminum with>> rounded TE. They are rigid, light, and with the fold and the> edges> bent just a bit more for extra strength, hold up well to fabric> pressure.> Any comments?>Works well several have used it.> 3. I'd like to confer with some other builders. Is there anyone out> there> within 120 miles of Rexburg, ID? I'd also be glad to show and> tell.>>I live in provo. In laws live in Burley. I hope to fly it there nextspring/summer.> 4. Engine--I'm using a Ford Escort with about 80 hp. I know Ed Lubitz>> pioneered this installation. I have his conversion guide, but I'd> like> to talk to someone else who is using this type of installation,> particularly about radiator placement/air scoop, and also> distributor> conversion. I have my engine mounted and running--but I also have>> some doubts, particularly about low end idle. Any comments?>Can't help you here mine is a A-65> I'm repainting my fusalage this weekend after some damage repair. My> plane is on the Jenny-type gear with motorcycle wheels and mechanical> brakes. I have a one piece wing which just lacks a coat of epoxy> varnish prior to recover with Polyfiber line of products.>> Thanks, Bill________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "McNarry, John"
>I have a number of questions that I'd like some feedback on.>>1. Aileron hinges--Can anyone see a problem with using piano hinges> which provide a gap seal at the same time?>>2. Wing trailing edges--I've used a piece of folded over aluminum with> rounded TE. They are rigid, light, and with the fold and the edges> bent just a bit more for extra strength, hold up well to fabric pressure.> Any comments?>>3. I'd like to confer with some other builders. Is there anyone out there> within 120 miles of Rexburg, ID? I'd also be glad to show and tell.>>4. Engine--I'm using a Ford Escort with about 80 hp. I know Ed Lubitz > pioneered this installation. I have his conversion guide, but I'd like> to talk to someone else who is using this type of installation,> particularly about radiator placement/air scoop, and also distributor> conversion. I have my engine mounted and running--but I also have> some doubts, particularly about low end idle. Any comments? >IF YOU FEEL LIKE, YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH DIRECTLY TO ED LUBITZ, VIA HISE-MAIL, HE IS A GREAT AN HELPFULL GUY HE WILL BE OF GREAT ADVICE...elubitz(at)online.netSALUDOSGARY GOWERGUADALAJARA, MEXICO>I'm repainting my fusalage this weekend after some damage repair. My>plane is on the Jenny-type gear with motorcycle wheels and mechanical>brakes. I have a one piece wing which just lacks a coat of epoxy>varnish prior to recover with Polyfiber line of products.>>Thanks, Bill>>________________________________________________________________________________