Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
at7000ft wrote:> Post some pics.Lot of that going around today. [Laughing]--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: done next weekend

Original Posted By: shad bell
Finally, 2 days of little stuff and I get my inspection.Runs like a top and taxisgreat,just have to put her in the air.Been a fun 9 months but I have to getgoing on the Mystery Ship.Can't wait to fly her,should be a hoot. Dave--------taking to hangarRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/2011 ... ______Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 16:50:10 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
Looking good Dave. Let us know how the inspection and first flight goes.--------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 ... ______Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 20:58:37 -0500

Original Posted By: Dan Yocum

Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: done next weekend

Original Posted By: "Mark M"
Hey guys....I made my struts yesterday using the same aluminum as a few others here.. i usedthe 7075 bar in the upper end like Dan did.. looks great to me.. the lower endi was trying to keep simple. no adjustable forks.. just a bolt thru install..my thoughts to spread the load were as such..aluminum bar 6 inches long with structural rivets to attach the bar to the insideflats on the struts... that leave just enough room to slide this over the tabson the gear/strut attach point..any thoughts ?jeffRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/alum ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: done next weekend

Original Posted By: "GliderMike"
Looks awesome Dave. I would love to come and watch those first flights as well.I am sure the kids would be excited to see what the final product will be like.If you would like a cheering squad just let us know the time and place.Mark ( in Denver)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Nice Piet People

Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
When I decided I wanted to build an airplane, I picked the Piet, because it isa stick and rag, open cockpit, airplane, with the antique look to it, which iswhat I thought I wanted. I've been part of this group for about a year now.This may sound corny, but, I don't there is a better group of people in the worldthan Pietenpol owners and builders. Any time any of the group has a minor(or major) setback or heartbreak, or any other problem, my heart goes out towhoever is having problems. When someone has a major or minor accomplishment,I share their pride with them. If I am still with my present employer whenBrodhead comes around this year, I'll be there, looking forward to meeting everyonewho is there. If I change employers, I'll try to work everything out,so I can still go to Brodhead.Dan, if you sell your Piet, it very well could endup being one of your life's regrets, with a major part of the regret beingyou won't fell like as much a part of this group, as you are now. The only majorregrets in my life, have to do with selling aircraft I have owned. I don'tregret selling all of the ones I have owned, but there are 2 or 3 of them,I really enjoyed, and still miss, sort of like losing a close friend. None ofthe aircraft I miss, compare to the way I think I would feel, if I were no longera part of the Pietenpol group.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-REEy1lf ... ----taking to hangarRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: done next weekend

Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
Wow. Hard to believe that you could go from start to finish in just nine months!Why, some people have been known to take longer than that just to build their ribs...(right, Gary?).Just wondering, Dave - As I recall, you've got an O-235 on your Piet, yet it looksas though you extended the motor mount considerably. Was that necessitatedby W&B? Did your construction end up tail heavy, or is your plane just set upfor a more "full figured" pilot?Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: done next weekend

Original Posted By: "bender"
Bill,The O 235 doesn't weigh that much,I built the long fuselage and covered itwith Ceconite 101 and the full Stewart systems system.The whole plane is under800# and I made the motor mount last.I only weigh in at 185 in flying mode butI want my CG at 16.5 full of fuel and 18 empty thus the 17" motor mount.Alsoa 300#er could fly it if he could fit. dave--------taking to hangarRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: aluminum lower strut fitting

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Here is the result of riveting the reinforcements in...i made up a test piece with only one rivet..its toughthe space between the 3/4 x 1/4 aluminum is just enough to slide over the tabson the gear mount.... i think i like itjeffRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/stru ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: done next weekend

Original Posted By: "TOM STINEMETZE"
Okay, after taking another look at your photos, it looks as though your cabanesare vertical (no rearward tilt). That would account for the need for a long motormount. Sounds like your CG range is very small (no doubt thanks to a wingtank, rather than a nose tank) and well within acceptable limits.The weight of your Piet sounds a little on the heavy side, but you've got lotsof power available to compensate with.Good luck with the test flights.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 05 May 2011 09:19:41 -0500

Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
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