Original Posted By: Dave and Connie
OK, so if I were to build a real Pietenpol instead of a GN-1, what are thedifferences between the Model A and a Continental A/C-65. What extra plansdo I need if I want the Cont. How hard are parts for the Model A to comeby. Since most airports are not sod are there plans for a tailwheel or isthis left up to the builder. My preference would be for an interchangabletailwheel/tailskid if I could base the aircraft at a sod field. Doesanyone fly a Piet with a tailskid, if so how does it handle. Were anymodifications to the landing gear position to get the tailskid to functionproperly or does the modification need to be in the other direction wheninstalling a tailwheel? I saw an Acey Ducey at a flyin yesterday that hadentry steps under the cockpits externally. Is this possible on an all woodPiet? ( the Acey Ducey had a steel tube fuse and the steps were attached tothe vertical tubes) How similar are the Aircamper and the Skyscout. I ambuilding a wing rib jig from Skyscout plans and am wondering if the airfoilis the same for both aircraft (60" chord). The actual truss members can bechanged later for different spar locations and other dimentional changes. If it cannot be used at least I have practice building a jig. Just a few thoughts and questions,Thanks James Nichols________________________________________________________________________________