Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Dec 11, 1999 9:48 am

Original Posted By:>> del magsam [SMTP:farmerdel(at)rocketmail.com]
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: cockpit heatMan, those J-3 cabin heaters were a joke. I learned to fly in NorthernIllinois and used to fly a J-3 in the winter with the temp below zero -using the cabin heat required constant concentration; you had to thinkwarm thoughts, think of the sun, really, really concentrate. I don'tthink they raised the cabin temp a single degreeJohn Langston writes:>>>Hi Del,>>Piper J-3's had a very inneffective heater that routed air through a >door on>the bottom of the firewall and warmed the left foot of the person in >the>front cockpit. My Cessna 140 has a slightly more effective heater >that uses>a round device on the firewall operated by a push-pull cable to admit >air>from around the heat muffs into the cabin. While either could be used >to>provide a slight bit of warmth to the front cockpit, I don't think >they>would be effective in the rear cockpit of a Pietenpol, even with the >front>cockpit covered over. I suggest a leather flying jacket and gloves. >Trade>the silk scarf for a woolen one.>> Jack>>> -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 13, 1999 2:36 pm

Original Posted By: nle97(at)juno.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6I am looking for a cheap source for 6061 T6. If anyone has a good sourcefor aluminum I would appreciate it.SteveSteve W GN-1 builderIHA #6________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 13, 1999 3:11 pm

Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6In a message dated 12/13/1999 2:44:40 PM Central Standard Time, vistin(at)juno.com writes:>Steve u still transmitting in triplicate ... ?????????John D________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 13, 1999 3:42 pm

Original Posted By: TXTdragger(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6No John I am on as many mail lists as you are .Steve> > In a message dated 12/13/1999 2:44:40 PM Central Standard Time, > vistin(at)juno.com writes:> > >> > Steve u still transmitting in triplicate ... ?????????> > John D> > > > > Steve W GN-1 builderIHA #6________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 13, 1999 4:04 pm

Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6In a message dated 12/13/1999 3:53:47 PM Central Standard Time, vistin(at)juno.com writes:>roger ... I'm on too many probably ... aren't you in Dallas? ... would love to see GN1, sort of losing interest in "pure Piet". Take care ... wish you smooth air & great holidays.John D________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 13, 1999 4:31 pm

Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 6061 T6No John I live in Mississippi. Do you live in Dallas? If so lets talk.off the list.> > In a message dated 12/13/1999 3:53:47 PM Central Standard Time, > vistin(at)juno.com writes:> > >> roger ... I'm on too many probably ... aren't you in Dallas? ... > would love > to see GN1, sort of losing interest in "pure Piet". Take care ... > wish you > smooth air & great holidays.> > John D> > > > > Steve W GN-1 builderIHA #6________________________________________________________________________________