Original Posted By: "Gary Meadows"
In one of the older issues of the BPN there is a real neat jig formaking the ferrules. I think this is the same critter that you aretalking about. It is real simple and works extremely well. It isreferenced as Buckeye Pietenpol Association Newsletter, Issue 39, 1stQuarter 1993, pages 6 and 7. If you don't have it, I can scan andforward to you.Best regards,-=Ian=-________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: Teal38(at)aol.com
The plans that I got from DDP have three different total length drawingsof the fusalage from the firewall back. They are ; 161", 163", and172.5". I understand that the longest version is for lighter weightengines. What length is the most commonly used? Mark________________________________________________________________________________
The plans that I got from DDP have three different total length drawingsof the fusalage from the firewall back. They are ; 161", 163", and172.5". I understand that the longest version is for lighter weightengines. What length is the most commonly used? Mark________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: "Ian Holland"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage lengthMark, I am not sure what the most common length fuselage being built is. I built the short fuse and now have to figure out the proper distance for the engine mount of a Cont 65 or 75hp. How about it guys, any input onto the correct distance from the firewall to the back of the engine case. Also looking at adding a front cockpit door. Anyone add this in after the fuse was built? Mark, after have sat in my Piet several times, I would build the long fuse, you get more room overall.Scott.________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage lengthMark, I am not sure what the most common length fuselage being built is. I built the short fuse and now have to figure out the proper distance for the engine mount of a Cont 65 or 75hp. How about it guys, any input onto the correct distance from the firewall to the back of the engine case. Also looking at adding a front cockpit door. Anyone add this in after the fuse was built? Mark, after have sat in my Piet several times, I would build the long fuse, you get more room overall.Scott.________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: "Carl Loar"
Mark, I've built the long fuselage version, and added 3 more inches in the front, 1" in each of the front 3 bays. The distance that your engine will be in front of the firewall will depend on your own particular plane. Differences in building material/technique will make each Piet unique. You'll be able to fine-tune your weight and balance later by moving the cabane struts - ie moving the wing fore or aft. I've sat in short fuselage Piets, well actually a GN-1 and felt like the panel was a little too close. Now that I've got my fuselage pretty much built, the cockpit is nice and roomy. I also added 2" to the width. I guess I'll have a "Jumbo Piet", at least it'll fit my "Jumbo" body! Have fun! Gary Meadows________________________________________________________________________________
Mark, I've built the long fuselage version, and added 3 more inches in the front, 1" in each of the front 3 bays. The distance that your engine will be in front of the firewall will depend on your own particular plane. Differences in building material/technique will make each Piet unique. You'll be able to fine-tune your weight and balance later by moving the cabane struts - ie moving the wing fore or aft. I've sat in short fuselage Piets, well actually a GN-1 and felt like the panel was a little too close. Now that I've got my fuselage pretty much built, the cockpit is nice and roomy. I also added 2" to the width. I guess I'll have a "Jumbo Piet", at least it'll fit my "Jumbo" body! Have fun! Gary Meadows________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I built the long fuse ( called for the corvair engine) and even though therear pit is narrower in the long version, I fell like I have plenty of roomin it and I'm a big boy. I also extended the motor mount 2 inches. Thisshould help in not having to slant the wing back too far. I'm wondering howmany builders have did a pre weight and balance before covering the plane. Iwould think that doing one would give a reasonable guess as to where onewould be when covered.CarlPlease visit my website atwww.megsinet.net/skycarl-----Original Message-----
I built the long fuse ( called for the corvair engine) and even though therear pit is narrower in the long version, I fell like I have plenty of roomin it and I'm a big boy. I also extended the motor mount 2 inches. Thisshould help in not having to slant the wing back too far. I'm wondering howmany builders have did a pre weight and balance before covering the plane. Iwould think that doing one would give a reasonable guess as to where onewould be when covered.CarlPlease visit my website atwww.megsinet.net/skycarl-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: Jack Phillips
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fusalage length
Original Posted By: Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips wrote:." I'm also using an A-65 Continentalengine rather than the model A, so the longer fuselage means I won'thave to move my wing quite so far aft to make it balance properly"I don't think so. The 65 is about 60 lbs lighter that the "A" engine.With the long fuselage, the wing will have to come back 4-6 inches. Thewill depend on how far fwd you place the 65.My Piet has the long fuselage with a 0-200, starter, alternator & metalprop. My wing is back 31/2 in & this is a much heavier installation thanyou are contemplating.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 21:31:37 -0500
Jack Phillips wrote:." I'm also using an A-65 Continentalengine rather than the model A, so the longer fuselage means I won'thave to move my wing quite so far aft to make it balance properly"I don't think so. The 65 is about 60 lbs lighter that the "A" engine.With the long fuselage, the wing will have to come back 4-6 inches. Thewill depend on how far fwd you place the 65.My Piet has the long fuselage with a 0-200, starter, alternator & metalprop. My wing is back 31/2 in & this is a much heavier installation thanyou are contemplating.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 21:31:37 -0500