Original Posted By: "Steve Glass"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: flying straightHowdy group,It's cold down here in Texas today... I've been a lurker for quiet some time. I'm afraid of heights and don't really believe in airplane's, I've heard they are really dangerous. I can barely stand on a ladder without getting scared.All that said, we mounted our vertical stabilizer straight with the world, no offset in the front to counter P-factor and torque. I was just wondering what the experts here thought about this. Will I end up having to put a degree or two in, will it be noticeable, or can it be fixed with a ground adjustable tab on the rudder or what? I would like to know in inches how farthe offset is (and in which direction) it should be, half inch, one inch or whateversome of you are flying with. The A-75 does have an offset, I don't remember exactly how much; and how many flying have no offset...Thanks in advance,Max L. DavisArlington, TX.NX101XW (Reserved)________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: flying straight
> Pietenpol-List: flying straight
Original Posted By: Andimaxd(at)aol.com
Hi MaxHere attached is a picture of an adjuster I had copied and filed away.Best regardsSteve in Maine>From: Andimaxd(at)aol.com>Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Pietenpol-List: flying straight>Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:35:52 EST>>Howdy group,>>It's cold down here in Texas today...>>I've been a lurker for quiet some time. I'm afraid of heights and don't>really believe in airplane's, I've heard they are really dangerous. I can>barely stand on a ladder without getting scared.>>>All that said, we mounted our vertical stabilizer straight with the world,>no offset in the front to counter P-factor and torque. I was just >wondering>what the experts here thought about this. Will I end up having to put a>degree or two in, will it be noticeable, or can it be fixed with a ground>adjustable tab on the rudder or what? I would like to know in inches how >far the>offset is (and in which direction) it should be, half inch, one inch or >whatever>some of you are flying with. The A-75 does have an offset, I don't >remember>exactly how much; and how many flying have no offset...>>Thanks in advance,>Max L. Davis>Arlington, TX.>NX101XW (Reserved)_________________________________________________________________Your Hotmail address already works to sign into Windows Live Messenger! Get it now ________________________________________________________________________________
Hi MaxHere attached is a picture of an adjuster I had copied and filed away.Best regardsSteve in Maine>From: Andimaxd(at)aol.com>Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Pietenpol-List: flying straight>Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:35:52 EST>>Howdy group,>>It's cold down here in Texas today...>>I've been a lurker for quiet some time. I'm afraid of heights and don't>really believe in airplane's, I've heard they are really dangerous. I can>barely stand on a ladder without getting scared.>>>All that said, we mounted our vertical stabilizer straight with the world,>no offset in the front to counter P-factor and torque. I was just >wondering>what the experts here thought about this. Will I end up having to put a>degree or two in, will it be noticeable, or can it be fixed with a ground>adjustable tab on the rudder or what? I would like to know in inches how >far the>offset is (and in which direction) it should be, half inch, one inch or >whatever>some of you are flying with. The A-75 does have an offset, I don't >remember>exactly how much; and how many flying have no offset...>>Thanks in advance,>Max L. Davis>Arlington, TX.>NX101XW (Reserved)_________________________________________________________________Your Hotmail address already works to sign into Windows Live Messenger! Get it now ________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straight
Original Posted By: "gcardinal"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straightIn a message dated 1/13/2007 3:50:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, redsglass(at)hotmail.com writes:Here attached is a picture of an adjuster I had copied and filed away.Best regardsSteve in MaineSteve,I appreciate your picture, I've seen it before. My issue is that mine is installed, sans adjustment apparatus. I'm just wondering what to expect duringthe flight phase. I think Chuck G.'s is straight like mine, but I can't remember for sure.Max________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straightIn a message dated 1/13/2007 3:50:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, redsglass(at)hotmail.com writes:Here attached is a picture of an adjuster I had copied and filed away.Best regardsSteve in MaineSteve,I appreciate your picture, I've seen it before. My issue is that mine is installed, sans adjustment apparatus. I'm just wondering what to expect duringthe flight phase. I think Chuck G.'s is straight like mine, but I can't remember for sure.Max________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straight
Original Posted By: Andimaxd(at)aol.com
I would strongly suggest you build in a means of adjusting both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers for trim adjustments. You will be glad you did if you discover that you need it.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
I would strongly suggest you build in a means of adjusting both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers for trim adjustments. You will be glad you did if you discover that you need it.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straight
Original Posted By: "walt evans"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straightIn a message dated 1/13/2007 4:21:29 PM Central Standard Time, Andimaxd(at)aol.com writes:Steve,I appreciate your picture, I've seen it before. My issue is that mine is installed, sans adjustment apparatus. I'm just wondering what to expect duringthe flight phase. I think Chuck G.'s is straight like mine, but I can't remember for sure.MaxHey Mad Dawg, You're right, my vertical fin is straight. After flying for a couple of years with a very slight pressure on the right rudder bar, I decided to install a non adjustable trim tab on the rudder, similar in design to the onesthat I have on the flippers. I used a 5" piece of balsa wood trailing edge (from the hobby store for R.C. planes), and duct taped it to the center of the trailing edge of the rudder. I radiused the leading edge of the balsa, to matchthe trailing edge of the rudder, with sand paper wrapped around an ink pen. Put a slight angle on each end, so it can blend in. Duct tape it at an approximate angle, and go fly. I've adjusted the angle twice, and now I have apermanent angle, that allows neutral pressure on the rudder bar. Now I removethe duct tape, and glue it on at that angle, cover it with fabric & paint. Using this method makes a clean looking install, and no screws are needed. I've got a picture of the method here - http://nx770cg.com/Fuselage.html Fine tune the pitch trim with the flying wires on the tail, by adjusting the turnbuckles to raise or lower the leading edge of the horizontal stab.Chuck G.NX770CGslip sliding on the ice________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:36:14 -0500
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straightIn a message dated 1/13/2007 4:21:29 PM Central Standard Time, Andimaxd(at)aol.com writes:Steve,I appreciate your picture, I've seen it before. My issue is that mine is installed, sans adjustment apparatus. I'm just wondering what to expect duringthe flight phase. I think Chuck G.'s is straight like mine, but I can't remember for sure.MaxHey Mad Dawg, You're right, my vertical fin is straight. After flying for a couple of years with a very slight pressure on the right rudder bar, I decided to install a non adjustable trim tab on the rudder, similar in design to the onesthat I have on the flippers. I used a 5" piece of balsa wood trailing edge (from the hobby store for R.C. planes), and duct taped it to the center of the trailing edge of the rudder. I radiused the leading edge of the balsa, to matchthe trailing edge of the rudder, with sand paper wrapped around an ink pen. Put a slight angle on each end, so it can blend in. Duct tape it at an approximate angle, and go fly. I've adjusted the angle twice, and now I have apermanent angle, that allows neutral pressure on the rudder bar. Now I removethe duct tape, and glue it on at that angle, cover it with fabric & paint. Using this method makes a clean looking install, and no screws are needed. I've got a picture of the method here - http://nx770cg.com/Fuselage.html Fine tune the pitch trim with the flying wires on the tail, by adjusting the turnbuckles to raise or lower the leading edge of the horizontal stab.Chuck G.NX770CGslip sliding on the ice________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:36:14 -0500
Re: Pietenpol-List: flying straight
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
For what it's worth, My Piet's vertical stabilizer is centered on the fuse center line and it flies straight with no ruddeer input.Roman Bukolt NX 20795 ----- Original Message -----
For what it's worth, My Piet's vertical stabilizer is centered on the fuse center line and it flies straight with no ruddeer input.Roman Bukolt NX 20795 ----- Original Message -----