Original Posted By: "skellytownflyer"
I was not in the market for a new tailwheel, just thinking about picking up a used Matco that is available. It would be the older design.Hans, as far as SWRFI in Hondo, I believe the word is that EAA headquarters has ruled that the regional fly-ins can't use "EAA" in the name and can't use the headquarters insurance blanket, so it would be prohibitively expensive for each regional fly-in to insure and operate independently. While there is something to be said for the big regional fly-ins, Pietenpolers seem to gravitate more toward the down-home, grass field, family events anyway. I was a little gun-shy about flying into Hondo NORDO anyway, what with all the fast guys zooming all over the place. We'll see if the other regional fly-ins fall by the wayside as well. Probably not Sun 'n' Fun, but some of the others.So here's the story of Santa and the FAA checkride:===Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal Aviation Administration, and it was shortly before Christmas when the FAA examiner arrived.In preparation, Santa had the elves wash the sled and bathe all the reindeer. Santa got his logbook out and made sure all his paperwork was in order.The examiner walked slowly around the sled. He checked the reindeer harnesses, the landing gear, and Rudolf's nose. He painstakingly reviewed Santa's weight and balance calculations for the sled's enormous payload.Finally, they were ready for the checkride. Santa got in, fastened his seatbelt and shoulder harness, and checked the compass. Then the examiner hopped in carrying, to Santa's surprise, a shotgun."What's that for?" asked Santa incredulously.The examiner winked and said, "I'm not supposed to tell you this, but you're gonna lose an engine on takeoff."=====================Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags@hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Pietenpol-List: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Original Posted By: "dwilson"
I am about ready to do the final stretch on the horizontal stab fabric and thenrib stitch. I have never used the self sticking tape before.do I need to stickit on and stitch first or brush on the first coat of poly brush and then stickit on? always just had plain tape before.Thanks.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
I am about ready to do the final stretch on the horizontal stab fabric and thenrib stitch. I have never used the self sticking tape before.do I need to stickit on and stitch first or brush on the first coat of poly brush and then stickit on? always just had plain tape before.Thanks.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Original Posted By: "skellytownflyer"
If you follow the sequence in the Poly-Fiber Manual you seal the fabric with poly-brushprior to applying the re-inforcing tape. After you apply the reinforcingtapes and rib stitch, this tape will get a coat of poly-brush applied priorto the application of the pinked finishing tapes. ( Hint ) use a straightedge and a number 2 pencil to draw two parallel lines 1 inch from the centeron both sides of each rib. Apply the bed of poly-brush between the lines. Cutyour tapes with a razor blade by holding the blade perpindicular to the fabricand pulling the tape against the blade. This is how the Pro's from Poly Fiberdo it.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
If you follow the sequence in the Poly-Fiber Manual you seal the fabric with poly-brushprior to applying the re-inforcing tape. After you apply the reinforcingtapes and rib stitch, this tape will get a coat of poly-brush applied priorto the application of the pinked finishing tapes. ( Hint ) use a straightedge and a number 2 pencil to draw two parallel lines 1 inch from the centeron both sides of each rib. Apply the bed of poly-brush between the lines. Cutyour tapes with a razor blade by holding the blade perpindicular to the fabricand pulling the tape against the blade. This is how the Pro's from Poly Fiberdo it.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
Thanks-that is what I read and have done in the past.however the self stickingtapes are new to me and I didn't know if they were out when the manual was written.theonly guy I have asked that has used the stick on tapes says he installsit before coating the polybrush and it worked for him.but like you I read themanual to say the brush coat first.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapesDate: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:22:10 -0500
Thanks-that is what I read and have done in the past.however the self stickingtapes are new to me and I didn't know if they were out when the manual was written.theonly guy I have asked that has used the stick on tapes says he installsit before coating the polybrush and it worked for him.but like you I read themanual to say the brush coat first.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapesDate: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:22:10 -0500
Pietenpol-List: aircamper project
Original Posted By: HelsperSew(at)aol.com
To:piet aircamper Subject: Pietenpol-List: aircamper projectHi I keep thinking I'm going to finish my piet one day, but business pressures andsince I have a flying sonex that I like very well is starting to convince methat I should offer my piet to someone who would like to finish it, its a longfuse made from spruce and is complete with a 1 piece wing including most of themetal parts all painted ready to assemble, it needs engine mt, struts, cabanes,and tailwheel setup. It needs the tail feathers completed. I have most ofthe guages. $2500? best offer takes. I get out east quite often, so I may beable to deliver it to your doorstep. Email me off list for more details at delmagsam(at)rocketmail.com Del-New Richmond, Wi"farmerdel(at)rocketmail.com"________________________________________________________________________________
To:piet aircamper Subject: Pietenpol-List: aircamper projectHi I keep thinking I'm going to finish my piet one day, but business pressures andsince I have a flying sonex that I like very well is starting to convince methat I should offer my piet to someone who would like to finish it, its a longfuse made from spruce and is complete with a 1 piece wing including most of themetal parts all painted ready to assemble, it needs engine mt, struts, cabanes,and tailwheel setup. It needs the tail feathers completed. I have most ofthe guages. $2500? best offer takes. I get out east quite often, so I may beable to deliver it to your doorstep. Email me off list for more details at delmagsam(at)rocketmail.com Del-New Richmond, Wi"farmerdel(at)rocketmail.com"________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib Re-inforcing tapes
Original Posted By: del magsam
Re: Pietenpol-List: aircamper project
Original Posted By: del magsam
That's a nice offering I wish I wasn't already so commited to my own project. Iwould jump all over that one even though. I question my own ability to getmine finishedJohnJust kinda thinking out loud without saying the words'Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----
That's a nice offering I wish I wasn't already so commited to my own project. Iwould jump all over that one even though. I question my own ability to getmine finishedJohnJust kinda thinking out loud without saying the words'Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----