Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Tim Cunningham"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail wheel??I have seen some of yalls planes with tail wheels, and some with tailskids. What do yall preferr. I am building the GN-1 and want somefeedback on what is better, (tail wheel or tail skid, Locked orfreewheeling).ThanksSteveSteve W GN-1 builderIHA #6________________________________________________________________________________

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I have the Scott 2000, but any tailwheel should do. I couldn't imaginetrying to taxi with a skid. I guess if you want you could use one. Thewheel doesn't need to lock because the Pietenpol tracks very well. I had alocking tailwheel on a Baby Great Lakes and may on the Pitts because theyare so short coupled that directional control could pose a bit of a problem.Copinfo(at)home.comTim Cunningham1117 SE 80th StreetRunnells, Iowa 50237 (515) 237-1510----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
If you have the skid, I hope you have grass too. It was very nostagic towatch Frank Pavliga "walk" his airplane on long taxi runs even on grass, butI'd rather ride.Took up the piet Saturday, 30 degrees, and only 15 minutes, but when yougotta go you gotta go!steveeProvo Ut-----Original Message-----