Original Posted By: JOEL CARROLL
Subject: Pietenpol-List: two questionsHi,I have two questions for the Piet group.Does anyone have a good source for 1/4 5-ply plywood?Also, any radiator makers out there anymore?ThanksMike________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:37:14 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: two questions
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: JamesJboyer(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsThanks Wayne,I live just 20 miles N.E. of Rochester Mn.I'll be up to see you soonMike________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsThanks Wayne,I live just 20 miles N.E. of Rochester Mn.I'll be up to see you soonMike________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: "Karl Edwin Garman"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsHello,I'm using mahogony marine ply 6mm thick (1/4 inch). Its beautiful, available through your local lumber yard (ordered on Tuesday and picked up on Wednesday from Mead-Clark here in Santa Rosa, CA) and about 1/3 price of aircraft ply.Jim BoyerP.S. Have all my wing ribs done, all tail surfaces done and center section spars. Just waiting for steel to do wing fittings (its on order).________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsHello,I'm using mahogony marine ply 6mm thick (1/4 inch). Its beautiful, available through your local lumber yard (ordered on Tuesday and picked up on Wednesday from Mead-Clark here in Santa Rosa, CA) and about 1/3 price of aircraft ply.Jim BoyerP.S. Have all my wing ribs done, all tail surfaces done and center section spars. Just waiting for steel to do wing fittings (its on order).________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsThanks greg________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: two questionsThanks greg________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
I installed a fuel shutoff valve right at the carb for an emergency shutoff inthe cockpit. I also have a shutoff for the wing tank located on the cabane strut.I am having problems with the operation of the valve at the carb and amwondering at this point if it is worth having. Problem is it does not alwaysfully open or close. I am thinking of getting rid of the cable and leaving thevalve for maint work. I should add that I also have a 4 gal nose tank locatedafter the wing tank valve which is fed directly from the wing tank. Doesanyone have this type of shutoff ? Is it a good idea?question 2I have a hand held Garmin GPS II that I would like to mount behind the wind shield.Does anyone know if the gps will receive signal thru the fabric of thewing. Checking it on the ground it works. Dick N.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:29:56 -0500
I installed a fuel shutoff valve right at the carb for an emergency shutoff inthe cockpit. I also have a shutoff for the wing tank located on the cabane strut.I am having problems with the operation of the valve at the carb and amwondering at this point if it is worth having. Problem is it does not alwaysfully open or close. I am thinking of getting rid of the cable and leaving thevalve for maint work. I should add that I also have a 4 gal nose tank locatedafter the wing tank valve which is fed directly from the wing tank. Doesanyone have this type of shutoff ? Is it a good idea?question 2I have a hand held Garmin GPS II that I would like to mount behind the wind shield.Does anyone know if the gps will receive signal thru the fabric of thewing. Checking it on the ground it works. Dick N.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:29:56 -0500
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: Richard Navratil
Dick,In Tony Bengelis's book "Firewall Forward" see page 159. He recommends the fuelshut-off valve be located next to the tank. ----- Original Message -----
Dick,In Tony Bengelis's book "Firewall Forward" see page 159. He recommends the fuelshut-off valve be located next to the tank. ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com
RE: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I fitted my fuel shut off valve to the bulkhead fitting on the firewall, then I made up a 4130 0.90" plate which fitted on to the valve, tothat I fitted a rose joint and a stainless steel 1/4" pipe, the piperuns through to the rear cockpit, the pipe is run through two guides. Inthe rear cockpit it is bent out and a aluminum angle is screwed to theside wall of the fuselage, this angle acts as a stop, to operate theshut off valve is as follows lift up and pull back to shut off and visaversa for fuel on so far it has given no problems.If need be I can take a snap shot and post to the net. With this mod Igot a increase in fuel flow from 25Lt in 50min to 70Lt in 50min. note nofuel pump is fitted gravity is used, less contraptions less hang ups.I use the idea of KIS (Keep It Simple)Cheers for nowNorman StapelbergZS-VJA (116Hrs)FASI-----Original Message-----
I fitted my fuel shut off valve to the bulkhead fitting on the firewall, then I made up a 4130 0.90" plate which fitted on to the valve, tothat I fitted a rose joint and a stainless steel 1/4" pipe, the piperuns through to the rear cockpit, the pipe is run through two guides. Inthe rear cockpit it is bent out and a aluminum angle is screwed to theside wall of the fuselage, this angle acts as a stop, to operate theshut off valve is as follows lift up and pull back to shut off and visaversa for fuel on so far it has given no problems.If need be I can take a snap shot and post to the net. With this mod Igot a increase in fuel flow from 25Lt in 50min to 70Lt in 50min. note nofuel pump is fitted gravity is used, less contraptions less hang ups.I use the idea of KIS (Keep It Simple)Cheers for nowNorman StapelbergZS-VJA (116Hrs)FASI-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: Lynn & Doris Knoll
Locating a valve inside the engine compartment is not a good idea. Why you ask?Valves leak externally as well as not stopping the flow. I gas leak under thecowl is not a good thing for fire suppression. Now you are going to say thatmany gascolators have quick drains and you are right. When you check the gascolatorfor water and dirt you are there with the engine off and you shouldn'tstart up unless it is closed and not leaking. Had an old 1963 Skyhawk thathad the gascolater drain on a cable into the cockpit. I noticed that this featureis no longer used. Don't know if the factory suggested that it be re-locatedbut not being able to see that it is shut off before starting is not good.I would remove the valve entirely and place it where it is protected and canbe used from pilot's compartment. It could be lifesaving to be able to shutoff the fuel in case of an in-flight fire.Cy GalleyEditor, EAA Safety Programscgalley(at)qcbc.org or experimenter(at)eaa.org ----- Original Message -----
Locating a valve inside the engine compartment is not a good idea. Why you ask?Valves leak externally as well as not stopping the flow. I gas leak under thecowl is not a good thing for fire suppression. Now you are going to say thatmany gascolators have quick drains and you are right. When you check the gascolatorfor water and dirt you are there with the engine off and you shouldn'tstart up unless it is closed and not leaking. Had an old 1963 Skyhawk thathad the gascolater drain on a cable into the cockpit. I noticed that this featureis no longer used. Don't know if the factory suggested that it be re-locatedbut not being able to see that it is shut off before starting is not good.I would remove the valve entirely and place it where it is protected and canbe used from pilot's compartment. It could be lifesaving to be able to shutoff the fuel in case of an in-flight fire.Cy GalleyEditor, EAA Safety Programscgalley(at)qcbc.org or experimenter(at)eaa.org ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: two questions
Original Posted By: "Norman Stapelberg"
Norman,What is a "rose joint"?Alex Sloan----- Original Message -----
Norman,What is a "rose joint"?Alex Sloan----- Original Message -----