Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "tdudley(at)umn.edu"
Well after a day of work I received a reply from Cloudcars.it is a beautiful propto say the least. and though a little more expensive than a Sterba I wonderhow the performance compares? have any of you put enough hours on this styleprop to tell if there is performance gain and how they do for vibration ? I don'twant to become a true crank snapper for sure! thanks again for all the feedbackguys. I need to sell off a rifle or something and order one of those things.they sure are classy.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Steel sheets

Original Posted By: "tdudley(at)umn.edu"
Has anyone ordered the Pietenpol steel sheet "kit" from Aircraft Spruce? You apparentlyget three 18 X 72" sheets of 0.63, 0.090, and 0.125 (which I assumeis for 16, 13, and 10 ga., respectively).I built the ribs, tail, and now the fuselage with wood from A.S., but I never orderedthe "kits" because I was worried they wouldn't be complete. I guess Iwant to know if the steel sheet kit supplies enough of the sheet stock to completeall the steel fittings for the airplane without having to order anythingelse. If not, what other steel would I need to order?Thanks,TomRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Steel sheets

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Maybe I should just ask:Does anyone have an itemized list for the steel they ordered for their Piet? I'vefound that the most frustrating part in the build so far has been my "ordering"supplies later than I needed them and then had to slow things down for the3 to 4 weeks before they arrived. My next step is steel fittings--I'd liketo place the order now (complete) so I can get to it next month when the fuselageis done.Thanks again,TomRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
What do the plans say? Seems like I made an awful lot of parts out of .090"4130Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
You will need 0.032" for the control hornsJack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Jerry Dotson"
Don't forget some .035 for the control horns. You may also want to purchase morethan you think you will need. I built my horns a couple of times until I wassatisfied with them. Ken Perkins gave a nice presentation about building thefitttings during Broadhead the last couple of years. I made new horns afterseeing the Aircamper Bernard built in 1947 that is located in Fountain, MN.dwilsonAustin, MNRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Steel sheets

Original Posted By: brian.e.jardine@l-3com.com
Tom,I used 1 each of 0.032, 0.060 and 0.090 18X36 and 1 each 0.125 18X18--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers done, fuselage rollingusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Peter from Australia has a comprehensive listing of all the steel parts herehttp://www.cpc-world.com See attached listing.JackDSM-----Original Message-----

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The 1-inch wide 4130 strips are nice for the 1-inch wide wing fittings. All you have to do is whack them off at the right length, drill the holes, and round off the ends a bit.----- Original Message -----