Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
I had a very special experience last evening. I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck Campbell. Really enjoyed checking out his very close to plans (and ready to cover) Pietenpol Air Camper. A very special gentleman.What a treat!Even walked out the door with a neat Pietenpol clock! Oh relax, he gave it to me!Seriously, I am honored to have spent an evening with my new Pietenpol friend and WW II veteran Chuck Campbell. Jim MarkleSent from my smartphone.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Pietenpol-List: Re: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Glen,Here is a link to a discussion about the replacement of bungees with die springswritten a while back by William Wynne-http://flycorvair.net/2012/10/27/new-di ... -p-m/Below is a copy of the page of the catalog in which I have noted the die springsI ordered. They were , if memory serves, around $85 or $90, cheaper than I couldfind anywhere else. The contact info as at the bottom of the page.--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/diam ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Glen,Here is a link to a discussion about the replacement of bungees with die springswritten a while back by William Wynne-http://flycorvair.net/2012/10/27/new-di ... -p-m/Below is a copy of the page of the catalog in which I have noted the die springsI ordered. They were , if memory serves, around $85 or $90, cheaper than I couldfind anywhere else. The contact info as at the bottom of the page.--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/diam ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Visit with Chuck Campbell
RE: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Markle
Jim-- what a GREAT story and photos about you visiting with Chuck Campbell!!!!We are honored to have you among us Chuck and to be active, building and doingyour thing still is just fantastic. On my wish list for this summer: to go visit Chuck Campbell!Mike C.-----Original Message-----
Jim-- what a GREAT story and photos about you visiting with Chuck Campbell!!!!We are honored to have you among us Chuck and to be active, building and doingyour thing still is just fantastic. On my wish list for this summer: to go visit Chuck Campbell!Mike C.-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Original Posted By: goffelectric(at)comcast.net
Pietenpol-List: Vi's Piet
Original Posted By: "Dave Abramson"
Hey all,Does anyone know the what's happened to Vi's last Ford powered plane nowthat he's deceased. It was a beauty and I sure hope someone gets it whowill get it flying rather than stashed in a museum somewhere.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
Hey all,Does anyone know the what's happened to Vi's last Ford powered plane nowthat he's deceased. It was a beauty and I sure hope someone gets it whowill get it flying rather than stashed in a museum somewhere.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Four-bladed prop
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
VERY COOL DAN!!!!!!DAVECa.no not archive -----Original Message-----
VERY COOL DAN!!!!!!DAVECa.no not archive -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Original Posted By: "Charles N. Campbell"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Original Posted By: "Charles N. Campbell"
Thanks again gang!I mocked up a space on the floor last night to a 22" width. I think I can livewith it in general, but my specific concern is control manipulation for the throttleand stick--not much elbow room for movement. Yet, I am more confident withleaving this mod off of the list. Thanks for the sound advice.Likewise, a wing tank augmented by a header tank will be plenty of fuel for mypurposes--sold. This allows me to build very close to the plans. Where I will still deviate somewhat, is the forward cockpit. I will add no controlsor dash. Any seat will be a seat only in the academic sense. VERY narrow,no padding, no safety harness, no windscreen, webbing installed for baggage,and a hard cover over the opening to facilitate my intended aesthetic work. Iunderstand that this may impact resale value, but I am building this ship formy use and resale is not a consideration in the design.I think a split axle with springs is the way to go on gear, but I really like thewooden gear (love to put an painted airfoil over the axle).Because of where I will be operating, a steerable tailwheel is almost required.Brakes ARE required. However, I love the idea of a rudder bar, not to mentionthat this allows me to stick closer to the plans. The manual mentions a 'tailwheelcontrol stick'. I interpret this as a separate control in the cockpit tomanage ground handling. Does anyone herein have such a set-up? Penny for yourthoughts. I don't mind getting really creative and 'out of the box' here.--------Andy Garrett'General Purpose Creative Dude'Haysville, KansasRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:00:51 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Thanks again gang!I mocked up a space on the floor last night to a 22" width. I think I can livewith it in general, but my specific concern is control manipulation for the throttleand stick--not much elbow room for movement. Yet, I am more confident withleaving this mod off of the list. Thanks for the sound advice.Likewise, a wing tank augmented by a header tank will be plenty of fuel for mypurposes--sold. This allows me to build very close to the plans. Where I will still deviate somewhat, is the forward cockpit. I will add no controlsor dash. Any seat will be a seat only in the academic sense. VERY narrow,no padding, no safety harness, no windscreen, webbing installed for baggage,and a hard cover over the opening to facilitate my intended aesthetic work. Iunderstand that this may impact resale value, but I am building this ship formy use and resale is not a consideration in the design.I think a split axle with springs is the way to go on gear, but I really like thewooden gear (love to put an painted airfoil over the axle).Because of where I will be operating, a steerable tailwheel is almost required.Brakes ARE required. However, I love the idea of a rudder bar, not to mentionthat this allows me to stick closer to the plans. The manual mentions a 'tailwheelcontrol stick'. I interpret this as a separate control in the cockpit tomanage ground handling. Does anyone herein have such a set-up? Penny for yourthoughts. I don't mind getting really creative and 'out of the box' here.--------Andy Garrett'General Purpose Creative Dude'Haysville, KansasRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:00:51 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Visit with Chuck Campbell
Re: Pietenpol-List: Four-bladed prop
Original Posted By: "Charles N. Campbell"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Four-bladed prop
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Four-bladed prop
> ** Pietenpol-List: Four-bladed prop
Original Posted By: Jim Boyer