Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion groupHello all, I have a friend that put the crazy idea into my head that I should build an airplane! Problem is that I cannot get rid of the thought. Luckily I stumbled across the Air Camper and now I am nibbling.... I know you all probally get this all the time, but before I rush out and buy everything in sight that I might read about or stumble across, (possibly ending my marriage), Where is a good place to start? I would love to see a Piet up close and make sure this is really what I want to do. If there are any in the Denver area I would love to talk to you and arrainge some time to see a Piet up close and let you set the hook. If not, I can travel to you given some time. I am thinking I would like to build a 'long version' with a corvair engine. Thanks for any input. I have loved reading your posts for the last little while and find them very informative. I am working through the archives slowly. Future Low and Slow BoyMarkP.S. Do you get bugs in your teeth flying the Piet? :)_____________________________________________________________Discount Online Trading - Click Now!http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL211 ... ______Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:15:39 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion group
Re: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: mmcfi(at)juno.com
Welcome MarkThe first place to start is ordering a set of plans from Donald Pietenpol. You dont know what engine you are using yet, so get the supplement for the Corvair with the long fuselage plan. Also, order the three piece wing plan. The plans are fairly basic, sit down and digest them. Some would say to start by building wing ribs. I think your first parts should be the tail feathers to give you more to look at to start with. The parts to build them arent very expensive.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
Welcome MarkThe first place to start is ordering a set of plans from Donald Pietenpol. You dont know what engine you are using yet, so get the supplement for the Corvair with the long fuselage plan. Also, order the three piece wing plan. The plans are fairly basic, sit down and digest them. Some would say to start by building wing ribs. I think your first parts should be the tail feathers to give you more to look at to start with. The parts to build them arent very expensive.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Hello Mark!Welcome to the largest group of people with character flaws on the web.To answer your question;Do you get bugs in your teeth flying the Piet?The answer is no. A Pietenpol is too slow. The most common method is riding amotorcycle to the airport, smiling because you know youll be in your Pietenpolsoon.Welcome to the mess and hope that helps.Bill________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:47:50 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Hello Mark!Welcome to the largest group of people with character flaws on the web.To answer your question;Do you get bugs in your teeth flying the Piet?The answer is no. A Pietenpol is too slow. The most common method is riding amotorcycle to the airport, smiling because you know youll be in your Pietenpolsoon.Welcome to the mess and hope that helps.Bill________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:47:50 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: "Peter W Johnson"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion groupIn a message dated 10/25/2007 5:44:09 PM Central Daylight Time, mmcfi(at)juno.com writes:P.S. Do you get bugs in your teeth flying the Piet? :)Mark,Some call it a Prop...I call it a 'Bug Whacker'. I smile all the time while I'm flying, and have never had to use a toothpick !!If you're ever heading East, be sure to stop in Wichita KS, for a ride in a Pietenpol. Welcome to the group !!Chuck G._http://nx770cg.com/_ (http://nx770cg.com/) ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion groupIn a message dated 10/25/2007 5:44:09 PM Central Daylight Time, mmcfi(at)juno.com writes:P.S. Do you get bugs in your teeth flying the Piet? :)Mark,Some call it a Prop...I call it a 'Bug Whacker'. I smile all the time while I'm flying, and have never had to use a toothpick !!If you're ever heading East, be sure to stop in Wichita KS, for a ride in a Pietenpol. Welcome to the group !!Chuck G._http://nx770cg.com/_ (http://nx770cg.com/) ________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: "Jim Markle"
All the Pieters that are gettin' rear-ended by birds on their trailing edge need to consider a tad more H.P. on the bug chopper-upper. But that bee'ing said, got hit in chest by bubblebee one time at about 70mph, looked down a splatter, thought I had been shot, left nice welt, always wear Harley chopper goggles and my leather helmet, eat your heart out Waldo Pepper.Gordon----- Original Message -----
All the Pieters that are gettin' rear-ended by birds on their trailing edge need to consider a tad more H.P. on the bug chopper-upper. But that bee'ing said, got hit in chest by bubblebee one time at about 70mph, looked down a splatter, thought I had been shot, left nice welt, always wear Harley chopper goggles and my leather helmet, eat your heart out Waldo Pepper.Gordon----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: Gene Hubbard
Steve,Thanks for pointing out the piet. I have seen others on the net as well, butI think if I am going to do this, I want to do it 100%. MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:54:38 -0700
Steve,Thanks for pointing out the piet. I have seen others on the net as well, butI think if I am going to do this, I want to do it 100%. MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:54:38 -0700
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: "Mark M."
Hi Mark. I don't blame you i'm the same way. I might buy one but would continue to build the one i started. Lots of enjoyment to see small pieces come togeather to make large ones. Steve----- Original Message -----
Hi Mark. I don't blame you i'm the same way. I might buy one but would continue to build the one i started. Lots of enjoyment to see small pieces come togeather to make large ones. Steve----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Would like to join your discussion group
Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller