Original Posted By: "Glenn Thomas"
I'm sticking with 1/4" x 1/2" but since the gentelman who agreed to test-fly itwhen I'm done made the recommendation to go with 1/4" x 1/4", knowing he willbe in it the first time it takes to the air, made me wonder about saving weighthere. Would probably work but I don't have enough background in this areato rely on any guess-work. Tomorrow I'm going down to work on the Pober Jr.Ace with my new area building contact. I'm sure the topic will come up againtomorrow.Thanks!--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
At the last EAA meeting I talked with our DAR (who tried to talk me out of buildinga Piet) and he said he landed the one that he test flew last year on a pavedrunway. He said there aren't any grass strips in Connecticut. I haven'theard of anyone doing this yet. Would the J3 cub style landing gear (like Chuckhas on his plane) be a must for this type of scenario?--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 09:58:36 -0800 (PST)
At the last EAA meeting I talked with our DAR (who tried to talk me out of buildinga Piet) and he said he landed the one that he test flew last year on a pavedrunway. He said there aren't any grass strips in Connecticut. I haven'theard of anyone doing this yet. Would the J3 cub style landing gear (like Chuckhas on his plane) be a must for this type of scenario?--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 09:58:36 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: harvey rule
Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Glenn,Did your DAR fly a Pietenpol without brakes and a tailskid ?The classic 1930's Pietenpol had no brakes and only a tailskid, some of usstill build them that way, but they are hard to handle on paved runways.The skid works (almost) as a brake but only on grass runway.If you fly from paved runways brakes and a tailwheel are a must have.Personally I chose to go with spit landing gear (and brakes and tailwheel)as I liked the looks of it.But straight or split landing gear should make no difference on paved orgrass.For safety sake you should have brakes and a tailwheel.It is nice to be authentic 1930's but we are now in the 21st Century and weshould allow ourselves to take advantage of lessons learned.Keep on BuildingHans "Glenn Thomas" To Sent by: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com owner-pietenpol-l cc ist-server@matron ics.com Subject Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways 03/03/2006 09:58 AM Please respond to pietenpol-list@ma tronics.com At the last EAA meeting I talked with our DAR (who tried to talk me out ofbuilding a Piet) and he said he landed the one that he test flew last yearon a paved runway. He said there aren't any grass strips in Connecticut.I haven't heard of anyone doing this yet. Would the J3 cub style landinggear (like Chuck has on his plane) be a must for this type of scenario?--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 07:41:44 -0800 (PST)
Glenn,Did your DAR fly a Pietenpol without brakes and a tailskid ?The classic 1930's Pietenpol had no brakes and only a tailskid, some of usstill build them that way, but they are hard to handle on paved runways.The skid works (almost) as a brake but only on grass runway.If you fly from paved runways brakes and a tailwheel are a must have.Personally I chose to go with spit landing gear (and brakes and tailwheel)as I liked the looks of it.But straight or split landing gear should make no difference on paved orgrass.For safety sake you should have brakes and a tailwheel.It is nice to be authentic 1930's but we are now in the 21st Century and weshould allow ourselves to take advantage of lessons learned.Keep on BuildingHans "Glenn Thomas" To Sent by: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com owner-pietenpol-l cc ist-server@matron ics.com Subject Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways 03/03/2006 09:58 AM Please respond to pietenpol-list@ma tronics.com At the last EAA meeting I talked with our DAR (who tried to talk me out ofbuilding a Piet) and he said he landed the one that he test flew last yearon a paved runway. He said there aren't any grass strips in Connecticut.I haven't heard of anyone doing this yet. Would the J3 cub style landinggear (like Chuck has on his plane) be a must for this type of scenario?--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 07:41:44 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: harvey rule
Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Pietenpol-List: Re: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
So, I guess with a tailwheel and the training I'm going to get in the Piper PA-12will make this a go! I like the idea of swapping with a skid. That way Ican send the plane right back to 1932 in a couple simple steps (except for the1965 Corvair engine). ...and there are some grass strips in CT. Hard to tellfrom what I saw if they are still in operation.Thanks to all--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 07:16:07 -0800 (PST)
So, I guess with a tailwheel and the training I'm going to get in the Piper PA-12will make this a go! I like the idea of swapping with a skid. That way Ican send the plane right back to 1932 in a couple simple steps (except for the1965 Corvair engine). ...and there are some grass strips in CT. Hard to tellfrom what I saw if they are still in operation.Thanks to all--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 07:16:07 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Landing on paved runways
Original Posted By: "Mark Blackwell"