Original Posted By: Bradley & Lorraine James
For you folks with split landing gear. (Like on the Grega) How many bungees did you use on each leg? The plans (crappy as they are)say 3 on each side. But I think it's two. It should be the same a s the CubI think.Isnt that two???Did ya'll use the bungee rings? or the Bungee chords with loops at each end?A couple of weeks ago I asked the dumb question "what tool or device is usedto mill a slot" in tubing.... turned out it was a "MILL"!! Any way themachine shop charged me 30 bucks to do it for me . Worked out good. JustFYI.Thanks, Bert________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 23:23:38 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.In a message dated 2/11/00 8:16:15 PM Central Standard Time, bconoly(at)surfsouth.com writes:>I've been contemplating the same thing...I think I'd rather use the rings, and double one ring up on each side of each shock strut. I think this would look alot neater than having to clamp the ends together, like in the plans. My problem is that I don't know what size loop to get. There are quite a few choices in A/C Spruce. Has anyone used the loops, and what size works?Chuck________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.In a message dated 2/11/00 8:16:15 PM Central Standard Time, bconoly(at)surfsouth.com writes:>I've been contemplating the same thing...I think I'd rather use the rings, and double one ring up on each side of each shock strut. I think this would look alot neater than having to clamp the ends together, like in the plans. My problem is that I don't know what size loop to get. There are quite a few choices in A/C Spruce. Has anyone used the loops, and what size works?Chuck________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.
Original Posted By: vistin(at)juno.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.Bert, If you use the bungee cord rings, you should use two as a cub or anyother such airplane does. The idea is thast if one breaks, hopefully theother will hold. A restraining cable is a real good idea. The plans call for the bungees (they used a wrapped strand) to beexposed to the elements, but as you've seen, Piper and all the otherscover them with canvas or some other material. We're going to cover oursas oil, fuel, grease, and whatever else there is will attack the bungeeand cause it to deteriorate. If properly cared for, bungees will lastseveral years -- at least five. Bungee cord rings are sold in sets and their part number reflects theweight they are rated at. A J-3, I think, uses 1080 bungees and thiswould probably work for a Piet. But we made our struts per the plans andI don't know if these 1080 bungees will fit now. We'll probably just buysome bungee cord and go for it. I've never done this before, but the1932 FGM tells how.John LangstonPipe Creek, TXnle97(at)juno.com________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.Bert, If you use the bungee cord rings, you should use two as a cub or anyother such airplane does. The idea is thast if one breaks, hopefully theother will hold. A restraining cable is a real good idea. The plans call for the bungees (they used a wrapped strand) to beexposed to the elements, but as you've seen, Piper and all the otherscover them with canvas or some other material. We're going to cover oursas oil, fuel, grease, and whatever else there is will attack the bungeeand cause it to deteriorate. If properly cared for, bungees will lastseveral years -- at least five. Bungee cord rings are sold in sets and their part number reflects theweight they are rated at. A J-3, I think, uses 1080 bungees and thiswould probably work for a Piet. But we made our struts per the plans andI don't know if these 1080 bungees will fit now. We'll probably just buysome bungee cord and go for it. I've never done this before, but the1932 FGM tells how.John LangstonPipe Creek, TXnle97(at)juno.com________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
-----Original Message----->If properly cared for, bungees will last>several years -- at least five.>John Langston>Pipe Creek, TXJust a comment. I used continous strand bungee cord, uncovered. Eleven yearsso far. They still look good. Just lucky, I guess.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________
-----Original Message----->If properly cared for, bungees will last>several years -- at least five.>John Langston>Pipe Creek, TXJust a comment. I used continous strand bungee cord, uncovered. Eleven yearsso far. They still look good. Just lucky, I guess.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.
Original Posted By: ADonJr(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.In a message dated 2/12/00 5:12:18 PM Central Standard Time, nle97(at)juno.com writes:>I believe on the Cub, the tabs are much farther apart, than on the Piet, therefore the same chords wouldn't work, unless ya loop a single chord, doubled up, around each tab.Chuck________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Split Gear question.In a message dated 2/12/00 5:12:18 PM Central Standard Time, nle97(at)juno.com writes:>I believe on the Cub, the tabs are much farther apart, than on the Piet, therefore the same chords wouldn't work, unless ya loop a single chord, doubled up, around each tab.Chuck________________________________________________________________________________