Original Posted By: Rob Hart
Rob wrote: Still no comments about the Continental?>> Rob, what comments do you want, I missed your previous message. Mike ( Piet N687MB )________________________________________________________________________________
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Pietenpol-List: Re: continental
Original Posted By: Richard DeCosta
Just Richard's comment about choices between Corvair or Ford, with a 'polite but firm "no"to the Continental option' (to paraphrase).I wondered what was problem with an engine which at first sight might appear suitable.TaRobOz Piets: Nearly the only ones to fly inverted...________________________________________________________________________________
Just Richard's comment about choices between Corvair or Ford, with a 'polite but firm "no"to the Continental option' (to paraphrase).I wondered what was problem with an engine which at first sight might appear suitable.TaRobOz Piets: Nearly the only ones to fly inverted...________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: continental
Original Posted By: mboynton(at)excite.com
My reasons for saying no to the continental, I'm almost embarrased tosay, were purely aesthetic. I simply like the Corvair and Ford enginesbetter than others (I don't care for the sound or look of acontinental, for instance). And, since the Corvair and Ford are bothvery safe and reliable, I am choosing between those two.Richard---Rob Hart wrote:>> Just Richard's comment about choices between Corvair or Ford, with a > 'polite but firm "no"to the Continental option' (to paraphrase).I > wondered what was problem with an engine which at first sight might > appear suitable.> > Ta> Rob> Oz Piets: Nearly the only ones to fly inverted...> ==http://www.wrld.com/w3builderNow you can buy my CD at MP3.com:http://db.mp3.com/Visitor/order.php3?cd ... __________
My reasons for saying no to the continental, I'm almost embarrased tosay, were purely aesthetic. I simply like the Corvair and Ford enginesbetter than others (I don't care for the sound or look of acontinental, for instance). And, since the Corvair and Ford are bothvery safe and reliable, I am choosing between those two.Richard---Rob Hart wrote:>> Just Richard's comment about choices between Corvair or Ford, with a > 'polite but firm "no"to the Continental option' (to paraphrase).I > wondered what was problem with an engine which at first sight might > appear suitable.> > Ta> Rob> Oz Piets: Nearly the only ones to fly inverted...> ==http://www.wrld.com/w3builderNow you can buy my CD at MP3.com:http://db.mp3.com/Visitor/order.php3?cd ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: continental
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
>My reasons for saying no to the continental, I'm almost embarrased to>say, were purely aesthetic. I simply like the Corvair and Ford engines>better than others (I don't care for the sound or look of a>continental, for instance). And, since the Corvair and Ford are both>very safe and reliable, I am choosing between those two.>>RichardRichard- That is the beauty about the Piet (or homebuilts in general)is that we have lots of choices to 'customize' our planes to suit our specificneeds, desires, and wants. Nothing wrong with your reasoning. (sniffle,sniffle...)Naw, they all have good and bad points. I do agree with Mike Brusilow thoughbecause I've see the terrain near where he flies. Wooded and hilly.Earl Myers description of the A were right on too. You have to take each ofthese engines for what they are, their limitations, cost, AND yes,aestheticsand romance their various sounds. It all counts. Pick what works for you. On a side note, I was fortunate a few years ago to fly Ed Snyder'sFordpowered Piet and don't get me wrong, I LOVE the sound and sight of thosebabies, but flying one was different. It's like flying my Cont. at about60% power.Everything happens slowly. The controls feel totally different at 55 mph than75 mph. Really different. Not bad, just sluggish. I noticed that onthis fine85 F day that the radiator supplied a ton more heat back my way too. I betthat's nice though for winter flying.Some can't tolerate auto fuel oders...and I couldn't help notice that theexhaust stackswere right in line with my nose. The view with the radiator was not theproblemI thought it might be. Actually I've had passengers that blocked more of myview than that radiator did. And with all Piets, they don't glide likeChamps orCessna's. You've got to keep the speed up (point the nose down steeper thanyou are used to or carry power) down to flaring height or they ker-plunkpretty good. Nevertheless, the Ford powered planes are still awesome to watch andto ride in. A trip back in time. Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
>My reasons for saying no to the continental, I'm almost embarrased to>say, were purely aesthetic. I simply like the Corvair and Ford engines>better than others (I don't care for the sound or look of a>continental, for instance). And, since the Corvair and Ford are both>very safe and reliable, I am choosing between those two.>>RichardRichard- That is the beauty about the Piet (or homebuilts in general)is that we have lots of choices to 'customize' our planes to suit our specificneeds, desires, and wants. Nothing wrong with your reasoning. (sniffle,sniffle...)Naw, they all have good and bad points. I do agree with Mike Brusilow thoughbecause I've see the terrain near where he flies. Wooded and hilly.Earl Myers description of the A were right on too. You have to take each ofthese engines for what they are, their limitations, cost, AND yes,aestheticsand romance their various sounds. It all counts. Pick what works for you. On a side note, I was fortunate a few years ago to fly Ed Snyder'sFordpowered Piet and don't get me wrong, I LOVE the sound and sight of thosebabies, but flying one was different. It's like flying my Cont. at about60% power.Everything happens slowly. The controls feel totally different at 55 mph than75 mph. Really different. Not bad, just sluggish. I noticed that onthis fine85 F day that the radiator supplied a ton more heat back my way too. I betthat's nice though for winter flying.Some can't tolerate auto fuel oders...and I couldn't help notice that theexhaust stackswere right in line with my nose. The view with the radiator was not theproblemI thought it might be. Actually I've had passengers that blocked more of myview than that radiator did. And with all Piets, they don't glide likeChamps orCessna's. You've got to keep the speed up (point the nose down steeper thanyou are used to or carry power) down to flaring height or they ker-plunkpretty good. Nevertheless, the Ford powered planes are still awesome to watch andto ride in. A trip back in time. Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________