Pietenpol-List: Airfoil/Stall Characteristics

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Original Posted By: "Warren D. Shoun"
The stall characteristics I have experienced in my 65 Continental poweredAir Camper have been very typical of the Cub/Champ stall- with theexception that the Piet stalls at even a lower speed- in my case 30 mph.I put 3/8" washout in the wingtips using adjustable rear fork ends- thisallows the ailerons to stall last which gives full control up to the break.Pietenpol suggested doing this just like they do in Cubs and Champs.The worst problem is left or right drop-off during the stall- I had thiscondition and neede to tweak the rear struts until she fell straight ahead.My ribs are to the plans and the covering is the light 1.7 oz dacron.This plane outclimbs any Cub or Champ on the field by the time youget to the wires when alone, and accordingly more sluggish with twoadults and full fuel, but still respectable. Try to build your wings straightand true and keep the airframe light and you will get 1940's performancefrom a 1929 design ! Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________

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Original Posted By: William Conway
Wonderful review from the guy who has actually "done it" Thanks once againMichael.Warren________________________________________________________________________________