Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Has anyone used a 72-44 prop with their A-65 Piet.? How has it worked out?I need a new prop and have seen one of the above for sale. In the past some have advised that they use a 72-43 with good results so was wondering what 1 more degree of pitch would do.Anyone know of a good prop for sale?Gene________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:58:17 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Another dumb question
Re: Pietenpol-List: Duane Woolsey?
Original Posted By: "Roman Bukolt"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Duane Woolsey?In a message dated 1/7/2007 9:10:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jboatri(at)emory.edu writes:Duane,I just saw a photo of your plane at westcoastpiet.com. What engine and prop are you using? The prop seems huge.Thanks,JeffGood eye (tee hee) , Jeff. I have seen that pic many times and wondered the same thing. What's the story, Duane?Ron________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Duane Woolsey?In a message dated 1/7/2007 9:10:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jboatri(at)emory.edu writes:Duane,I just saw a photo of your plane at westcoastpiet.com. What engine and prop are you using? The prop seems huge.Thanks,JeffGood eye (tee hee) , Jeff. I have seen that pic many times and wondered the same thing. What's the story, Duane?Ron________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Hey Mike I just realized I'm right at the waist line/age thing! Does that meanthat from now on I might be okay, since last year I guess I was on the wrongside!? I started by saving my lunch money as a very poor college student at 20 and after7 moves, 4 jobs, 1 marriage, 3 1/2 kids (one on the way), 3 dogs (separately),building one shop, building one house, and 12 trips to Brodhead I finallyflew it at 32. I'm now 34, still married and more poor than when I started!:-) Sure is fun though!!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another dumb question
Hey Mike I just realized I'm right at the waist line/age thing! Does that meanthat from now on I might be okay, since last year I guess I was on the wrongside!? I started by saving my lunch money as a very poor college student at 20 and after7 moves, 4 jobs, 1 marriage, 3 1/2 kids (one on the way), 3 dogs (separately),building one shop, building one house, and 12 trips to Brodhead I finallyflew it at 32. I'm now 34, still married and more poor than when I started!:-) Sure is fun though!!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: "Catdesigns"
I'm running a Hegy 72 X 44 prop on my A-65. It does fairly well. The outsideair temperature of course makes a big difference. I get 350- 400 fpm solo andfull fuel at about 80 degrees. With the same at 40 degrees I get 500-550 fpm.I cruise around 80 mph. I suppose it's not the optimum prop but it does okay.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I'm running a Hegy 72 X 44 prop on my A-65. It does fairly well. The outsideair temperature of course makes a big difference. I get 350- 400 fpm solo andfull fuel at about 80 degrees. With the same at 40 degrees I get 500-550 fpm.I cruise around 80 mph. I suppose it's not the optimum prop but it does okay.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Duane Woolsey?
Original Posted By: "Jeff Boatright"
Duane Woolsey is not on this list. He sold the plane back in 98 (?) or there about. It had a Subaru AE81. I don't know the current owner. Steve Eldredge in Utah might know how to get in touch with Duane. John Dilatush used an Turbo AE82 in his, by the way.Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.Westcoastpiet.com----- Original Message -----
Duane Woolsey is not on this list. He sold the plane back in 98 (?) or there about. It had a Subaru AE81. I don't know the current owner. Steve Eldredge in Utah might know how to get in touch with Duane. John Dilatush used an Turbo AE82 in his, by the way.Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.Westcoastpiet.com----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
Re: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: Kip and Beth Gardner
---Hi everyone- I've found a source locally that has 1/8in Baltic Birch in 5x5 sheets and am wanting to use it for Gusset material. Would this be aceptable to use? Thanks. Steve Singleton________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:36:04 -0500
---Hi everyone- I've found a source locally that has 1/8in Baltic Birch in 5x5 sheets and am wanting to use it for Gusset material. Would this be aceptable to use? Thanks. Steve Singleton________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:36:04 -0500
Re: Pietenpol-List: wet wood?
Original Posted By: "MICHAEL SILVIUS"
Donald:I live less than a half mile form Richard Decosta. I thought he had sold that about 2 years ago but my UPS man just told me it was still in his garage last week. I have seen the plane it is a nice short fuselage Piet built to the original construction manual if I recall correctly. I passed on buying it as I could not fit in the short fuse with my big clodhoppers. As for wrapping the thing with shipping grade saran wrap you'd likely be fine. Just be sure to wrap in the right direction so the wind don't blow it off. U-Haul sells the stuff in 18 inch wide rolls. Transport should be easy as it is the 3 piece wing. If you are really concerned we are right on the coast an thus we have a lot of boating around here. And we also have a lot of folks that do shrink wrapping of boats for winter storage. I am certain that if you were up for it you could get it shrink wrapped for the trip by one of the fellows that do that around here. Richard or myself could come up with some phone numbers for you. It may give you the extra peace of mind for the long journey. I hauled a project home from western Vermont just a week before Christmas and was having a kinipshen fit when I went through a couple of rain brief and ever so slight showers. They passed quick enough.http://rides.webshots.com/album/147451245dhnmgIthe piet parts are in the basement for nowmichael silviusscarborough, maine________________________________________________________________________________
Donald:I live less than a half mile form Richard Decosta. I thought he had sold that about 2 years ago but my UPS man just told me it was still in his garage last week. I have seen the plane it is a nice short fuselage Piet built to the original construction manual if I recall correctly. I passed on buying it as I could not fit in the short fuse with my big clodhoppers. As for wrapping the thing with shipping grade saran wrap you'd likely be fine. Just be sure to wrap in the right direction so the wind don't blow it off. U-Haul sells the stuff in 18 inch wide rolls. Transport should be easy as it is the 3 piece wing. If you are really concerned we are right on the coast an thus we have a lot of boating around here. And we also have a lot of folks that do shrink wrapping of boats for winter storage. I am certain that if you were up for it you could get it shrink wrapped for the trip by one of the fellows that do that around here. Richard or myself could come up with some phone numbers for you. It may give you the extra peace of mind for the long journey. I hauled a project home from western Vermont just a week before Christmas and was having a kinipshen fit when I went through a couple of rain brief and ever so slight showers. They passed quick enough.http://rides.webshots.com/album/147451245dhnmgIthe piet parts are in the basement for nowmichael silviusscarborough, maine________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: "Steve Singleton"
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb question
Original Posted By: Kip and Beth Gardner
Re: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb questionThanks Kip-The price was really cheap. I guess thats why. Just a tibit of info-I'm 48 and yes a waist line that should be somewhat smaller. I built the ribs last winter (glued them up in the living room) If i have the Piet done by the time I'm 50 I'll be doing great. I only fell twice today on the ice comeing and going between the shop and house. Steve Singleton ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Another dumb questionThanks Kip-The price was really cheap. I guess thats why. Just a tibit of info-I'm 48 and yes a waist line that should be somewhat smaller. I built the ribs last winter (glued them up in the living room) If i have the Piet done by the time I'm 50 I'll be doing great. I only fell twice today on the ice comeing and going between the shop and house. Steve Singleton ----- Original Message -----