Original Posted By: "Brian Kraut"
Hey allMy neighbor is principal of a local high school and she has been talking to me about working with her JROTC students on building a plane at her school. I pretty much have told her I would do it and am looking at what to build. Having done 2 Piets already I need something different now. Has anyone built a Skyscout? I have the Flying Glider manual plans. I would order a full size set. I am interested in comments on how it flies and comparisions and whatever.Dick N.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: sky scout
RE: Pietenpol-List: sky scout
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I am working on one. I have not flown a Piet or Scout so I can't comment onflying, but I do have some general comments.I started with a fusalage already done. The previous owner built a Piet andtook the wings and tail off of this scout and put them on the Piet. Sincethey are basically the same there is not a huge difference in the cost ortime to build the Piet vs. the Scout which is probably why there are tons ofPiets and only a few Scouts out there. A Scout is unique, but probably notworth as much as a Piet. I don't really know for sure because I have neverfound a flying Scout for sale.Being a school I don't know what liability issues you have and if the planis for the plane to ever fly. The Scout should cost a lot less to insurewith no second seat. Of course, you won't be able to give rides to any ofthe kids that helped build it. Being someone that has wanted to build andfly a plane since I was in diapers I can tell you that the thought ofsomeday being able to fly in the plane they are working on is a bigmotivation to a lot of kids.Oh, and reach over and pat yourself on the back for what you are doing.Wish you were my principal's neighbor when I was in school.Brian KrautEngineering Alternatives, Inc.www.engalt.com -----Original Message-----
I am working on one. I have not flown a Piet or Scout so I can't comment onflying, but I do have some general comments.I started with a fusalage already done. The previous owner built a Piet andtook the wings and tail off of this scout and put them on the Piet. Sincethey are basically the same there is not a huge difference in the cost ortime to build the Piet vs. the Scout which is probably why there are tons ofPiets and only a few Scouts out there. A Scout is unique, but probably notworth as much as a Piet. I don't really know for sure because I have neverfound a flying Scout for sale.Being a school I don't know what liability issues you have and if the planis for the plane to ever fly. The Scout should cost a lot less to insurewith no second seat. Of course, you won't be able to give rides to any ofthe kids that helped build it. Being someone that has wanted to build andfly a plane since I was in diapers I can tell you that the thought ofsomeday being able to fly in the plane they are working on is a bigmotivation to a lot of kids.Oh, and reach over and pat yourself on the back for what you are doing.Wish you were my principal's neighbor when I was in school.Brian KrautEngineering Alternatives, Inc.www.engalt.com -----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: sky scout
Original Posted By: Dick Navratil
DickHow auout a primary glider.Dale----- Original Message -----
DickHow auout a primary glider.Dale----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: sky scout
Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
Thanks Brian and Dale for the comments. I was thinking of the Sky Scout in particular because it is a fiamiliar design to me. I also considered a VP-2 and other simple designs. The deal I would make with the school is to move my shop tools into the school workshop, I will supply all materials and supplies and then the plane will be mine. The school would have no expense except for a teacher from the Physics class who would put it into the class schedule.Dick________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:19:50 -0800 (PST)
Thanks Brian and Dale for the comments. I was thinking of the Sky Scout in particular because it is a fiamiliar design to me. I also considered a VP-2 and other simple designs. The deal I would make with the school is to move my shop tools into the school workshop, I will supply all materials and supplies and then the plane will be mine. The school would have no expense except for a teacher from the Physics class who would put it into the class schedule.Dick________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:19:50 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: sky scout
Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
> Re: Pietenpol-List: sky scout
Original Posted By: Tim Willis