Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
Gene;My Christmas Eve was pretty much like yours except that not only did I get to go flying, I got to take my youngest daughter up for her first open cockpit ride. She's down from college for the holidays and every other time she's been down it hasn't worked out for me to take her up. This Dec. 24th it was clear, bright, cold, and a crosswind from the west. Nothing me and 41CC couldn't handle and the grass was nice and dry so we operated off the grass. The airplane started up on the second flip (after the puzzlement and the question, "where is the starter, Dad?) and it was surprising to find that the A65 idled a good deal faster than when it's been warm. Not sure why, but I handled the chocks carefully and we did OK.The flight was great, performance in cool weather is sparkling, and Bethany had a wonderful time. We were dressed for the cooler air (it had to be in the 40s at altitude) and made it a point to stay up just long enough to enjoy it but not get chilled too deeply. And the Pietenpol did not disappoint. What a marvelous and trusty airplane. The landing was not perfect but it was good practice for x-wind technique and I didn't do too badly. What a fun airplane Corky built for me.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags@hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:31:33 -0800 (PST)
Pietenpol-List: a special Christmas Eve
Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A engine
Original Posted By: "MF"
Oscar, Way to go!! What a thrill to take your youngest daughter flying for the first time. And in a Piet! I knew you wouldn't be able to stand not flying in cold weather after I told you how great it is. You found the secret to cold weather flying..... Fly only as long as your comfortable. Yes, not only does the airplane fly better, but the engine runs better in cold weather. Be Careful. It can become contagious. Gene ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A engine
Oscar, Way to go!! What a thrill to take your youngest daughter flying for the first time. And in a Piet! I knew you wouldn't be able to stand not flying in cold weather after I told you how great it is. You found the secret to cold weather flying..... Fly only as long as your comfortable. Yes, not only does the airplane fly better, but the engine runs better in cold weather. Be Careful. It can become contagious. Gene ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A engine
Original Posted By: "gcardinal"
Hi Ron,I found the book at Mac's Antique Auto Parts. Their address is P.O.Box 238 Lockport, NY 14095. Ph# 800-777-0948 or 716-210-1340. I ordered it on line through their web site www.macsautoparts.com . The book cost $18.50 plus shipping ($6.50 to MN). They shipped very quick and I had the book i think within three days of ordering it. I've read a few pages and looked at lots of pictures, it looks like a ton of info for Model A guys.MattRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hi Ron,I found the book at Mac's Antique Auto Parts. Their address is P.O.Box 238 Lockport, NY 14095. Ph# 800-777-0948 or 716-210-1340. I ordered it on line through their web site www.macsautoparts.com . The book cost $18.50 plus shipping ($6.50 to MN). They shipped very quick and I had the book i think within three days of ordering it. I've read a few pages and looked at lots of pictures, it looks like a ton of info for Model A guys.MattRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________