Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Douwe,I've stopped in Lowell a couple of times. Once while buying gas there I saw theyhad some homemade jelly for sale on the counter. I think it was a whopping$0.75! Got a real kick out of the sign that asked folks to please return thejar when finished. Enjoy these places while you can.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: tires & tubes
Pietenpol-List: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: "Jack"
OK, so I need to replace one of the tires on Scout. I've been using 6.00x6 "AeroTrainer" (formerly McCreary) 6-ply ribbed tires on my Cub style gear. Roughly$70/tire. I've been looking at the "Aero Classic All-Weather" as offeredby Aircraft Spruce, same size and ply rating but they have a sort of cross-hatchpattern on the edges that makes them look a little like Stearman/Kaydet styletires from the side. They are twice the price... $140/tire. Anybody usingthese tires?And a more generic question, regarding tubes. Everything I've read says to replacetubes when replacing tires. It is a bit of a pain to replace or repair atube when one needs patching, so I can understand the aggravation factor, butdoes anyone know of any other reason why tubes can't or shouldn't be re-used?--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
OK, so I need to replace one of the tires on Scout. I've been using 6.00x6 "AeroTrainer" (formerly McCreary) 6-ply ribbed tires on my Cub style gear. Roughly$70/tire. I've been looking at the "Aero Classic All-Weather" as offeredby Aircraft Spruce, same size and ply rating but they have a sort of cross-hatchpattern on the edges that makes them look a little like Stearman/Kaydet styletires from the side. They are twice the price... $140/tire. Anybody usingthese tires?And a more generic question, regarding tubes. Everything I've read says to replacetubes when replacing tires. It is a bit of a pain to replace or repair atube when one needs patching, so I can understand the aggravation factor, butdoes anyone know of any other reason why tubes can't or shouldn't be re-used?--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: tires & tubes UNCLASSIFIEDNow I can pontificate on my dated research on tires.Should you buy an expensive or cheap tire? What does an expensive tire do thata cheap tire doesn't do? If you are comparing apples to apples (Same size andply) then your decision should be based on how you use your plane. A Cessna 150, being used at a flight school, doing 100 touch and goes per weekcan go with a good cheap tire like the aero trainer. If you fly the Rolls Royce of the air (A Vtail Beechcraft Bonanza) and you onlyuse it to go on trips to the spa every other weekend (4 Takeoffs and landingsper month) then you should get a high quality (and cost) tire like a Flight CustomIII. Basically what you get with an expensive tire is superior weather and age resistance.They will last longer on a calendar dates with moderate or low use. AnAerotrainer and a Flight Custom III will last about the same amount of landingsif they are used frequently. An Aero Trainer will not last near as long tieddown on the ramp in the weather as a Flight Custom III. Key elements of tire life. Air pressure, exposure to chemicals, sun and weatherexposure. Keep them inflated to the right pressure, don't let them soak in gasor other chemicals, and keep your plane in a hangar preferably that does notflood. As the tire ages, the cheaper tire will start to harden and wear fasterthan the more expensive tire.Aviation retreads actually are a very good deal and have an excellent record. Theyhave a carcass that has been proven and are inspected before reuse. Dressertires sells them. I would not hesitate to buy a set.On my Old Cessna 150 I went through two sets of Aerotrainers, lots of touch andgoes. On my Vtail I have a set of Flight Custom IIs that have been on for 8 yearsand still have a lot of life in them. Blue Skies,Steve D.Of course for Oscar it is really important to look good. Remember "It is not importanthow you feel, it is how you look that is important."UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:47:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: tires & tubes UNCLASSIFIEDNow I can pontificate on my dated research on tires.Should you buy an expensive or cheap tire? What does an expensive tire do thata cheap tire doesn't do? If you are comparing apples to apples (Same size andply) then your decision should be based on how you use your plane. A Cessna 150, being used at a flight school, doing 100 touch and goes per weekcan go with a good cheap tire like the aero trainer. If you fly the Rolls Royce of the air (A Vtail Beechcraft Bonanza) and you onlyuse it to go on trips to the spa every other weekend (4 Takeoffs and landingsper month) then you should get a high quality (and cost) tire like a Flight CustomIII. Basically what you get with an expensive tire is superior weather and age resistance.They will last longer on a calendar dates with moderate or low use. AnAerotrainer and a Flight Custom III will last about the same amount of landingsif they are used frequently. An Aero Trainer will not last near as long tieddown on the ramp in the weather as a Flight Custom III. Key elements of tire life. Air pressure, exposure to chemicals, sun and weatherexposure. Keep them inflated to the right pressure, don't let them soak in gasor other chemicals, and keep your plane in a hangar preferably that does notflood. As the tire ages, the cheaper tire will start to harden and wear fasterthan the more expensive tire.Aviation retreads actually are a very good deal and have an excellent record. Theyhave a carcass that has been proven and are inspected before reuse. Dressertires sells them. I would not hesitate to buy a set.On my Old Cessna 150 I went through two sets of Aerotrainers, lots of touch andgoes. On my Vtail I have a set of Flight Custom IIs that have been on for 8 yearsand still have a lot of life in them. Blue Skies,Steve D.Of course for Oscar it is really important to look good. Remember "It is not importanthow you feel, it is how you look that is important."UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:47:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: "AircamperN11MS"
Yep, going to miss Brodhead this year. Am packing myself for a short trip in thecamper to Hagarstown, IN for a fly-in and then on to the Dirksen farm for theirfly in. I'll be taking a few lessons this weekend at Red Stewart Field inWaynesville and will be thinking about you guys and gals. Looks like a greatyear to camp!Have fun,John--------John FrancisRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Yep, going to miss Brodhead this year. Am packing myself for a short trip in thecamper to Hagarstown, IN for a fly-in and then on to the Dirksen farm for theirfly in. I'll be taking a few lessons this weekend at Red Stewart Field inWaynesville and will be thinking about you guys and gals. Looks like a greatyear to camp!Have fun,John--------John FrancisRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Kevin; I'll weigh in on a couple of your bullet points.-GREAT idea on the deHavilland 'hump' fuel tank! I think it fits the period lookperfectly.-landing gear geometry: you already know that William Wynne will fix you up witha very strong recommendation for how and where to place the gear to give goodhandling and W&B. Take advantage. Also, learn from his recent blog post regarding'captive' shock springs on the gear legs. I'm thinking of convertingmy open springs to the captive style that he recently fabricated... but that'sway down on my list ;o)-I can absolutely relate to Shelley's wishes on the front seat front edge. Infact, I feel the same way about the pilot's seat. I've flown quite a few hoursas navigator in Scout, up front, and the problem is that my tail bones restquite solidly on the seat, but upper thighs and glutes do not contribute muchto the support, so I find myself shifting position after 30-45 minutes too. Thefront seat has the additional drawback of being not much larger than a postagestamp, so the tail bones support all of one's weight. I would go for somefirm Temperfoam pads but the stuff is expensive and I'm not so sure it wouldhelp. I really don't have a solution except "keep trying stuff, and let us knowwhat works".--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Kevin; I'll weigh in on a couple of your bullet points.-GREAT idea on the deHavilland 'hump' fuel tank! I think it fits the period lookperfectly.-landing gear geometry: you already know that William Wynne will fix you up witha very strong recommendation for how and where to place the gear to give goodhandling and W&B. Take advantage. Also, learn from his recent blog post regarding'captive' shock springs on the gear legs. I'm thinking of convertingmy open springs to the captive style that he recently fabricated... but that'sway down on my list ;o)-I can absolutely relate to Shelley's wishes on the front seat front edge. Infact, I feel the same way about the pilot's seat. I've flown quite a few hoursas navigator in Scout, up front, and the problem is that my tail bones restquite solidly on the seat, but upper thighs and glutes do not contribute muchto the support, so I find myself shifting position after 30-45 minutes too. Thefront seat has the additional drawback of being not much larger than a postagestamp, so the tail bones support all of one's weight. I would go for somefirm Temperfoam pads but the stuff is expensive and I'm not so sure it wouldhelp. I really don't have a solution except "keep trying stuff, and let us knowwhat works".--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Steve; "clothes make the man- and with me, appearance is everything;o) I thinkI'm going to go for Aero Trainers again. I'm pretty hard on tires, so I'll staycheap. I do like the look of plain, fat, ribbed tires on Scout.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Steve; "clothes make the man- and with me, appearance is everything;o) I thinkI'm going to go for Aero Trainers again. I'm pretty hard on tires, so I'll staycheap. I do like the look of plain, fat, ribbed tires on Scout.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes
Original Posted By: woodflier(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes UNCLASSIFIEDYou Look Marvelous!.I wore out two sets with my old 150. Probably more of a reflection on my abilitythan on the tires. Then again that was over 600 hours of flying.Blue Skies, Steve D On 07/24/13, taildrags wrote:> > Steve; "clothes make the man- and with me, appearance is everything;o) I thinkI'm going to go for Aero Trainers again. I'm pretty hard on tires, so I'll staycheap. I do like the look of plain, fat, ribbed tires on Scout.> > --------> Oscar Zuniga> Medford, OR> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"> A75 power> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 278#405278> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:27:41 -0400
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: tires & tubes UNCLASSIFIEDYou Look Marvelous!.I wore out two sets with my old 150. Probably more of a reflection on my abilitythan on the tires. Then again that was over 600 hours of flying.Blue Skies, Steve D On 07/24/13, taildrags wrote:> > Steve; "clothes make the man- and with me, appearance is everything;o) I thinkI'm going to go for Aero Trainers again. I'm pretty hard on tires, so I'll staycheap. I do like the look of plain, fat, ribbed tires on Scout.> > --------> Oscar Zuniga> Medford, OR> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"> A75 power> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 278#405278> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:27:41 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: 7242 or -44 wood prop for taper shaft Cont. A-65
Original Posted By: "Barry Davis"
Dont turn down a 72x40, thats what I haveSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 25, 2013, at 12:27 PM, woodflier(at)aol.com wrote:> Just checking the list to see if anyone has a prop for an A-65 to sell. Email me offline at woodflier(at)AOL.com.> > Matt Paxton> > Sent from my android device.> > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________
Dont turn down a 72x40, thats what I haveSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 25, 2013, at 12:27 PM, woodflier(at)aol.com wrote:> Just checking the list to see if anyone has a prop for an A-65 to sell. Email me offline at woodflier(at)AOL.com.> > Matt Paxton> > Sent from my android device.> > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________