Original Posted By: "TOM STINEMETZE"
Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
RE: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Milt,Do you enjoy working with engines? Or learning new things? Or are you adie-hard doityerselfer?If "Yes" to any of those, FLYCORVAIR.COM is a perfect answer. WW tells youwhat additional resource material you will need, and how to complete theentire project. He expects that some people will prefer to buy some of whathe has to offer, some will prefer to buy locally, some will prefer to make,with their own skills, anything possible. He offers whatever level ofservice you require.Just plan ahead and don't be in a big hurry. You will not find an individualmore committed to Corvairs and aviation.Gary BootheCool, Ca.PientenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, working on fuselage(8 ribs down.) _____
Milt,Do you enjoy working with engines? Or learning new things? Or are you adie-hard doityerselfer?If "Yes" to any of those, FLYCORVAIR.COM is a perfect answer. WW tells youwhat additional resource material you will need, and how to complete theentire project. He expects that some people will prefer to buy some of whathe has to offer, some will prefer to buy locally, some will prefer to make,with their own skills, anything possible. He offers whatever level ofservice you require.Just plan ahead and don't be in a big hurry. You will not find an individualmore committed to Corvairs and aviation.Gary BootheCool, Ca.PientenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, working on fuselage(8 ribs down.) _____
Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
The manual gives a lot of good information and the reasoning and research behindsome of the products they offer. It does a good job of explaining the wholerebuild. It also lists out serial numbers identifying engines that are suitablefor the rebuild process. Some are not. For instance I know my 2 engines havea serial number that begins with RH which according to WW is a suitable corefor the rebuild. There are others. I think if you are serious about doingthe Corvair, the 60 bucks for something this important is insignficant. Worththe money in my opinion.--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
The manual gives a lot of good information and the reasoning and research behindsome of the products they offer. It does a good job of explaining the wholerebuild. It also lists out serial numbers identifying engines that are suitablefor the rebuild process. Some are not. For instance I know my 2 engines havea serial number that begins with RH which according to WW is a suitable corefor the rebuild. There are others. I think if you are serious about doingthe Corvair, the 60 bucks for something this important is insignficant. Worththe money in my opinion.--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: RAMPEYBOY(at)aol.com
Well, Milt, I guess it depends how you define "worth the money".If it saves you one hour of sub-contracted machine shop labour (and I haveno doubt that it would do that), there's your $60.If it helps you to avoid buying an unsuitable core engine, there's your $60a few times over.If it provides you with several hours of entertaining reading and dreaming,that could be your $60, too.Does the manual explain every step and every process in detail? No. Themanual would need to be a few thousand pages to do all that.William Wynne has developed and written the manual to allow the averageperson to build an economical, reliable motor for their homebuilt aircraft.It is written in plain English that is easy to understand. I bought themanual, and have yet to begin ANY work on a motor (haven't even looked for acore yet), and I think it's "worth it".Bill C.________________________________________________________________________________
Well, Milt, I guess it depends how you define "worth the money".If it saves you one hour of sub-contracted machine shop labour (and I haveno doubt that it would do that), there's your $60.If it helps you to avoid buying an unsuitable core engine, there's your $60a few times over.If it provides you with several hours of entertaining reading and dreaming,that could be your $60, too.Does the manual explain every step and every process in detail? No. Themanual would need to be a few thousand pages to do all that.William Wynne has developed and written the manual to allow the averageperson to build an economical, reliable motor for their homebuilt aircraft.It is written in plain English that is easy to understand. I bought themanual, and have yet to begin ANY work on a motor (haven't even looked for acore yet), and I think it's "worth it".Bill C.________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: hvandervoo(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?In addition to what others have said, you may need a part that he has available. In order to purchase that part, I think he requires you to sign offa liability waiver. I believe the waiver is a page in the catalog. It may be available separately though. Honestly though, there's a wealth of info availablehere, and it definitely is one of the cheapest expenses you will have....I recommend buying it.Boyce**************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:38:09 -0400
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?In addition to what others have said, you may need a part that he has available. In order to purchase that part, I think he requires you to sign offa liability waiver. I believe the waiver is a page in the catalog. It may be available separately though. Honestly though, there's a wealth of info availablehere, and it definitely is one of the cheapest expenses you will have....I recommend buying it.Boyce**************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:38:09 -0400
Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: Tim Willis
RE: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Another consideration is the manual gives you enough info to determinewhether or nor you want to build one yourself or have it done. That byitself is worth the $60. Plus if you have it done you'll also know what itreally takes to do it correctly. Cheap insurance either way.BobSanta Fe, NM-----Original Message-----
Another consideration is the manual gives you enough info to determinewhether or nor you want to build one yourself or have it done. That byitself is worth the $60. Plus if you have it done you'll also know what itreally takes to do it correctly. Cheap insurance either way.BobSanta Fe, NM-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: "jimd"
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Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"
> Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: shad bell
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: hvandervoo(at)aol.com
http://venturay.com/engines.htmlAnyone know anything about these guys?They claim to build one pretty reasonable.Personally I would go for the 125hp Franklin PZL.. and have a new engine, theywere going for about 7K, and are supposed to weigh same as an 0-200. Would benice to have some extra power for hot days. Your corvair is at least 40 yrs old,and would have some amount of fatigue even if you built it exactly to specs.http://www.franklinengines.com/4a.cfmJimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:27:06 -0400
http://venturay.com/engines.htmlAnyone know anything about these guys?They claim to build one pretty reasonable.Personally I would go for the 125hp Franklin PZL.. and have a new engine, theywere going for about 7K, and are supposed to weigh same as an 0-200. Would benice to have some extra power for hot days. Your corvair is at least 40 yrs old,and would have some amount of fatigue even if you built it exactly to specs.http://www.franklinengines.com/4a.cfmJimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:27:06 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: "jimd"
For what its worth I called the Franklin motor numbrer a couple of times and gotthe answering machine. After a few tries I sent an email and got no responseso I called and left a message along with my email address to no avail. I amreally interested in that engine and wii be needing one in 2 years. Which at thepresent rate of reply I may get a response from them. For someone selling enginesI would a expeced some type of responseAre they still in business?JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----
For what its worth I called the Franklin motor numbrer a couple of times and gotthe answering machine. After a few tries I sent an email and got no responseso I called and left a message along with my email address to no avail. I amreally interested in that engine and wii be needing one in 2 years. Which at thepresent rate of reply I may get a response from them. For someone selling enginesI would a expeced some type of responseAre they still in business?JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: shad bell
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By: santiago morete
Re: Pietenpol-List: Is it worth it?
Original Posted By:> miltatkinson(at)verizon.net