Pietenpol-List: wing flop panel

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:35 am

Original Posted By: Gsrth(at)aol.com
Y'know, folks- I seem to learn something every time I sit down and look at the plans or pictures of the Pietenpol. Last night I was looking at the Pete Bowers article on the Piet from back in the 60's and noticed in the 3-view (very informative, by the way, and clearer than the BHP plans 3-views in many details) that the wing flop panel is asymmetrical... it's wider on the port side to make entry easier. Coincidentally, I was browsing through the pictures that Mike Cuy uploaded to the Matronics site and noticed the same thing in a photo of the beautiful yellow Piet. I had never noticed that in the plans or in photos, but there it is.I think most folks make their flop panels symmetrical about the airplane's centerline, but what the heck- it makes sense to make it wider on the entry side of the plane.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 12:27 pm

Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga [mailto:taildrags(at)hotmail.com]
I couldn't figure out how to do an assymetrical flop panel on a 3-piecewing.Gene-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 1:20 pm

Original Posted By: dpilot

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 3:02 pm

Original Posted By: "dpilot"
Jim,I assume you have small tires and/or a step, and/or a higher wing thanstandard. I built with the original "V" gear with the 21" O.D. tires. I'm 6'3" andafter I do a high kick, like the Rockettes, get my leg in, my left toe is"toedancing" to get me to the hole. Now as I rest some butt weight on theturtledeck, so I can reach forward to grab a strut, I'm right in the centerof my circular cutout.There is no way I would be able to get in with out the cutout.walt evansNX140DL----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:23 pm

Original Posted By: dpilot

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:13 am

Original Posted By: clif

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 5:32 am

Original Posted By: "clif"
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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:39 am

Original Posted By: "w b evans"
Walt,,, Me too, Sounds like the same procedure I use to get in.Carl----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 3:42 pm

Original Posted By: "Hubbard, Eugene"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: wing flop panelIn a message dated 8/15/2003 11:24:28 AM Central Standard Time, skycarl(at)megsinet.net writes:> I couldn't figure out how to do an assymetrical flop panel on a 3-piece> >>wing.> >>> >>Gene> Gene Terminate the aft end of your root fairings at the front edge of the flop. Extend your flop width to fill the 3" root gap to within 1/4 " (after coveringallowance) of the wing root ribs on either side. You'll be surprised at the added room this small amount will give you. And, you can board from either theright or left side. This assumes you are building according to the plans and are NOT using the "gapless" Gary (Kerri Ann) Price design. My cabanes have notbeen raised and I have no trouble getting in, standing up (with the flop open)and sliding into the seat.Don Hicks ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 4:13 pm

Original Posted By: Waytogopiet(at)aol.com [mailto:Waytogopiet(at)aol.com]
Already did it that way, and it works fine. But it's symmetric... ;-)Gene-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:23 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Ash

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:43 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Ash

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:58 am

Original Posted By: clif

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:38 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
So I'll put my door on the left!PeterWonthaggi Australia.-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 9:55 am

Original Posted By: "Peter W Johnson"
Umm, could it be because the throttle is on the left?Bob B. - Missouri----- Original Message -----

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