Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
Hi guys,I built a step in my fuse that has a self-closing, spring loaded faceplate/flap in the fuse side. I placed the entire thing so that when I place my foot inside, I am stepping on the edge of the seat. It seems to work very well so far.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:15:23 -0800 (PST)
Pietenpol-List: fuse step
> Pietenpol-List: fuse step
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I like the idea of the self closing flap and I did think of doing that but the guys I was working with said that it wouldn't make much difference to a draggy plane like this so I opted out but that placement sounds a might high for my little legs to reach up to.It does sound like a better place for strength though since in my case I am putting the weight on the longerone all the time.>From: "Douwe Blumberg" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: "pietenpolgroup" >Subject: Pietenpol-List: fuse step>Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 21:06:12 -0500>>Hi guys,>>I built a step in my fuse that has a self-closing, spring loaded >faceplate/flap in the fuse side. I placed the entire thing so that when I >place my foot inside, I am stepping on the edge of the seat. It seems to >work very well so far.>>Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
I like the idea of the self closing flap and I did think of doing that but the guys I was working with said that it wouldn't make much difference to a draggy plane like this so I opted out but that placement sounds a might high for my little legs to reach up to.It does sound like a better place for strength though since in my case I am putting the weight on the longerone all the time.>From: "Douwe Blumberg" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: "pietenpolgroup" >Subject: Pietenpol-List: fuse step>Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 21:06:12 -0500>>Hi guys,>>I built a step in my fuse that has a self-closing, spring loaded >faceplate/flap in the fuse side. I placed the entire thing so that when I >place my foot inside, I am stepping on the edge of the seat. It seems to >work very well so far.>>Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse step
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
I'd think a telescoping tube with an internal bunge to keep it retractedwould be quite easy to execute.Pull on it and set your foot on it, as soon as you step off it retracts.I believe these are photos I pilfered of DJ's page for my neat ideas folder.if made a bit loger it might stand up better to abuse.michael silvius, scarborough, maine________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse stepDate: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:35:21 -0500
I'd think a telescoping tube with an internal bunge to keep it retractedwould be quite easy to execute.Pull on it and set your foot on it, as soon as you step off it retracts.I believe these are photos I pilfered of DJ's page for my neat ideas folder.if made a bit loger it might stand up better to abuse.michael silvius, scarborough, maine________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse stepDate: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:35:21 -0500
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Original Posted By: "MICHAEL SILVIUS"
I like the look of that too.Maybe I'll put something like that at the front seat for ease of access when I want to work around that area.I'm always grabbing a chair and trying to move between the cables and fusy and I get hung up on stuff all the time.The chair is always in the way even though it gives me the height I need and then theres the problem of trying to get out, once in.This appears to be a great solution to this problem.It might even be a good idea to put one on the other side of the back seat so when I'm being chased by the Hun and I have to get in quick,I can do it from either side eh!Thanks for these pics.>From: "MICHAEL SILVIUS" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: fuse step>Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:22:11 -0500>>I'd think a telescoping tube with an internal bunge to keep it retracted>would be quite easy to execute.>Pull on it and set your foot on it, as soon as you step off it retracts.>>I believe these are photos I pilfered of DJ's page for my neat ideas >folder.>>if made a bit loger it might stand up better to abuse.>>michael silvius, scarborough, maine>>>>>>________________________________________________________________________________
I like the look of that too.Maybe I'll put something like that at the front seat for ease of access when I want to work around that area.I'm always grabbing a chair and trying to move between the cables and fusy and I get hung up on stuff all the time.The chair is always in the way even though it gives me the height I need and then theres the problem of trying to get out, once in.This appears to be a great solution to this problem.It might even be a good idea to put one on the other side of the back seat so when I'm being chased by the Hun and I have to get in quick,I can do it from either side eh!Thanks for these pics.>From: "MICHAEL SILVIUS" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: >Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: fuse step>Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:22:11 -0500>>I'd think a telescoping tube with an internal bunge to keep it retracted>would be quite easy to execute.>Pull on it and set your foot on it, as soon as you step off it retracts.>>I believe these are photos I pilfered of DJ's page for my neat ideas >folder.>>if made a bit loger it might stand up better to abuse.>>michael silvius, scarborough, maine>>>>>>________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuse step
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
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Pietenpol-List: registration
Original Posted By: "skellytownflyer"
Cant remember if this picture had been posted yet but here is how G-ARDA hasit in the UK.someone could likey figure a spring loaded door for it hinged on the inneredge of the longeron, or the top of the cut out so that you dont stand onsaid door, but I dont know how much diference it realy would make dragwiseto have it open. Just to keep the cool breze out might be worth the trouble.michael________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: registration
Cant remember if this picture had been posted yet but here is how G-ARDA hasit in the UK.someone could likey figure a spring loaded door for it hinged on the inneredge of the longeron, or the top of the cut out so that you dont stand onsaid door, but I dont know how much diference it realy would make dragwiseto have it open. Just to keep the cool breze out might be worth the trouble.michael________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: registration
Original Posted By: "Gene & Tammy"
I am ready to send off for an N-number so as to not be too far behind the powercurve whn the time comes.And I called the EAA to request a Certification kitlike my DAR suggested,they asked me whether I wanted to go Light Sport or conventionalEx/AB.I didn't know they would have a different packet-does anybody knowof a good reason to not go LSA ? I cannot see it exceeding any of the limitationsunless it was cruise speed. :Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I am ready to send off for an N-number so as to not be too far behind the powercurve whn the time comes.And I called the EAA to request a Certification kitlike my DAR suggested,they asked me whether I wanted to go Light Sport or conventionalEx/AB.I didn't know they would have a different packet-does anybody knowof a good reason to not go LSA ? I cannot see it exceeding any of the limitationsunless it was cruise speed. :Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuse step
Original Posted By: KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP
I agree with Jack on the fixed step. Forget the retractable apparatus, build it fixed to keep it simple.Drag from an exposed step is a non-issue. NX18235 has a fixed step and it cruises at 81 mph.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
I agree with Jack on the fixed step. Forget the retractable apparatus, build it fixed to keep it simple.Drag from an exposed step is a non-issue. NX18235 has a fixed step and it cruises at 81 mph.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: registration
Original Posted By: "walt evans"
Walt, Your dead on with your advice. I think he would really regret going the LSA route.Just my 2 cents worth.Gene----- Original Message -----
Walt, Your dead on with your advice. I think he would really regret going the LSA route.Just my 2 cents worth.Gene----- Original Message -----
> Pietenpol-List: registration
Original Posted By: Gary Gower
Pietenpol-List: Re: registration
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
OK I see what you mean as far as a sale,but with either one-the builder can dohis own annual if he has the certificate plus from what I have read-with lightSport the new owner can take a class-( I think 10 hours) that the EAA I beleiveputs on and then can do the inspections on his own LSA.I know there have beenseveral held.I thought about attending one,but because my Challenger is registeredEX/AB it would'nt work for me.Anyway that is my understanding.I have acall in to the EAA concerning that part to be sure.the guy I needed to talk towas out today but I'll try again tomorrow.My concerns were more to what restrictionswould limit use with a LSA.I will for sure post what I find out fromthem.I expect truthfully either way it might be difficult to get a lot of A&P'sto put their name on an annual if they didn't know the builder well due to liability.Ifly with a private single engine ticket but will probably seldom ifever go beyond what the Sport pilot regs allow and for sure could'nt with a Pietanyway.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
OK I see what you mean as far as a sale,but with either one-the builder can dohis own annual if he has the certificate plus from what I have read-with lightSport the new owner can take a class-( I think 10 hours) that the EAA I beleiveputs on and then can do the inspections on his own LSA.I know there have beenseveral held.I thought about attending one,but because my Challenger is registeredEX/AB it would'nt work for me.Anyway that is my understanding.I have acall in to the EAA concerning that part to be sure.the guy I needed to talk towas out today but I'll try again tomorrow.My concerns were more to what restrictionswould limit use with a LSA.I will for sure post what I find out fromthem.I expect truthfully either way it might be difficult to get a lot of A&P'sto put their name on an annual if they didn't know the builder well due to liability.Ifly with a private single engine ticket but will probably seldom ifever go beyond what the Sport pilot regs allow and for sure could'nt with a Pietanyway.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________