Original Posted By: "Michael D Cuy"
Looking at Frank's Sky Gypsy and talking to him, I made a few observations.First is that the really long fuselage coupled with the straight axlelanding gear as on the plans in the Flying and Glider Manual puts the axletoo far forward so much that you can't get the tail up for takeoff. Thishad to be rebuilt on Frank's plane. Second is that Frank has a huge leadweight strapped to the A-65 motor mount. I would guess it is 10 to 15pounds.chris bobkaminneapolis----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Sky Gypsy--long fuse
Pietenpol-List: Sky Gypsy--long fuse
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RE: Pietenpol-List: Sky Gypsy--long fuse
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
To Mike and all the other A-65 flyersWould you go with the Continental A-65 again, if you had it to do over? Orwould you consider an alternative engine, like a Corvair?I'm asking because I have an A-65, but it needs so much work I couldprobably start from scratch with another engine and come out with morethrust for less money.ThanksKen in Austin, who has postponed Piet building for a few weeks to build anew porch and wonder what the world's coming to.-----Original Message-----
To Mike and all the other A-65 flyersWould you go with the Continental A-65 again, if you had it to do over? Orwould you consider an alternative engine, like a Corvair?I'm asking because I have an A-65, but it needs so much work I couldprobably start from scratch with another engine and come out with morethrust for less money.ThanksKen in Austin, who has postponed Piet building for a few weeks to build anew porch and wonder what the world's coming to.-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Sky Gypsy--long fuse
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Re: Pietenpol-List: Sky Gypsy--long fuse
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
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RE: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
From some of the comments that have been posted, it might sound like puttinga Model A on a Piet is insane. My Dad has questioned my sanity. But Iwould second Mike's comments below about using experts to rebuild theengine. I am using an old guy here in Minnesota who has been rebuildingModel A's for 60 years, along with other engines of the era. I got his namefrom Vi Kapler, who also has an engine in this guy's shop. He has picked outothers who specialize in some of the work, such as pouring new babbitbearings, who he has confidence in. What has given me some confidence inhim is he has made several recommendations. For example, he insists on newpistons, slightly undersize so if there is an oiling failure there will beextra time before the engine seizes. And we will be putting a temporaryPlexiglas cover over the valves to watch the oiling system during the groundbreak-in period to be sure the bearings are getting sufficient oil. He hadthe engine magnafluxed and determined there were no cracks in the waterjacket. And he also swapped the crank that came with my engine with anotherthat was a heavier casting.I guess what I am saying is that flying behind any engine is a risk, and apoor rebuild job on an aircraft engine is always a problem. But if you docareful research, and farm out the parts of the project that you are notcompetent to do (in my case the engine), the risks can be minimized. TheModel A is an inherently strong engine, and is simple. Many are still indaily use in out of the way places for irrigation pumps.I have this strange burning desire to build this as original as I canconsistent with modern building practices, and fly it to Brodhead.Call me crazy, but don't call me late for dinner.Al Swanson-----Original Message-----
From some of the comments that have been posted, it might sound like puttinga Model A on a Piet is insane. My Dad has questioned my sanity. But Iwould second Mike's comments below about using experts to rebuild theengine. I am using an old guy here in Minnesota who has been rebuildingModel A's for 60 years, along with other engines of the era. I got his namefrom Vi Kapler, who also has an engine in this guy's shop. He has picked outothers who specialize in some of the work, such as pouring new babbitbearings, who he has confidence in. What has given me some confidence inhim is he has made several recommendations. For example, he insists on newpistons, slightly undersize so if there is an oiling failure there will beextra time before the engine seizes. And we will be putting a temporaryPlexiglas cover over the valves to watch the oiling system during the groundbreak-in period to be sure the bearings are getting sufficient oil. He hadthe engine magnafluxed and determined there were no cracks in the waterjacket. And he also swapped the crank that came with my engine with anotherthat was a heavier casting.I guess what I am saying is that flying behind any engine is a risk, and apoor rebuild job on an aircraft engine is always a problem. But if you docareful research, and farm out the parts of the project that you are notcompetent to do (in my case the engine), the risks can be minimized. TheModel A is an inherently strong engine, and is simple. Many are still indaily use in out of the way places for irrigation pumps.I have this strange burning desire to build this as original as I canconsistent with modern building practices, and fly it to Brodhead.Call me crazy, but don't call me late for dinner.Al Swanson-----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Thanks MikeI've heard it's a simple matter to upgrade an A-65 to 85 hourses during arebuild. Any drawbacks to this?Ken-----Original Message-----
Thanks MikeI've heard it's a simple matter to upgrade an A-65 to 85 hourses during arebuild. Any drawbacks to this?Ken-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Re: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Original Posted By: John Hofmann
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Re: Pietenpol-List: Drilling perpendicular holes
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Mark,I got a steel block, about 2x2x2 ( actually it was an old dial indicator magbase with the core removed) and drill the most common sizes ( 3/16" and1/4") in the block, near one of the edges. Do it with a drill press foracuracy. now you can hold the block with your thumb, and drill thru. It'spossable to "pull" the drill to the side to unseat the block, but with alittle "feel" it all settles down and if each hand doesn't fight the other,you'll get a good hole every time.That's the good thing about working with wood, you can always glue in aplug, sand it smooth, and redrill.As far as finding the hole,,,I usually spot drill the right location toabout 1/8" deep, then slide the block up the drill bit. Now put the drilltip in the hole and settle the block down to the wood, and drill, drill,drill.walt----- Original Message -----
Mark,I got a steel block, about 2x2x2 ( actually it was an old dial indicator magbase with the core removed) and drill the most common sizes ( 3/16" and1/4") in the block, near one of the edges. Do it with a drill press foracuracy. now you can hold the block with your thumb, and drill thru. It'spossable to "pull" the drill to the side to unseat the block, but with alittle "feel" it all settles down and if each hand doesn't fight the other,you'll get a good hole every time.That's the good thing about working with wood, you can always glue in aplug, sand it smooth, and redrill.As far as finding the hole,,,I usually spot drill the right location toabout 1/8" deep, then slide the block up the drill bit. Now put the drilltip in the hole and settle the block down to the wood, and drill, drill,drill.walt----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: 65 Cont. vs. others ?
Original Posted By: John Hofmann
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