Original Posted By: "Dave Abramson"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: serial numbersSerial numbers for Pietenpols are arbitrary so I just wrote down the number that Donald Pietenpol jotted downon my set of plans. Not sure if other homebuilts (like RV-4's, etc) have realistic suggestions or serial numbers butothers on the list could chime in I'm sure.Regarding naming your model when you apply to the FAA you could call it anything you want. A Whoopdie Doo Special,or something really stupid like Butterfly Wings or whatever you're heart desires-we don't have to call our planesPietenpol Air Campers or GN-1 Grega Aircampers at all. (but it helps when you want to prove that the design is atleast 30 years old so it grants you the legal right to do away with the big billboard EXPERIMENTAL bumper stickerala Oscar Z.'s nice article in the BPAN paper newsletter.Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: serial numbers
RE: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hey Shad,Sorry to hear of your misfortune!!! This happened to someone on the MG chatlist...... he put the word out..... we all watched e-bay.....started to see some of the car parts he described...... Called the police ,set up the purchase, and BUSTED!!! It was perfect!Could be a bit harder with power tools.... unless they are marked in such away that you can ID them....best Regards,Dave -----Original Message-----
Hey Shad,Sorry to hear of your misfortune!!! This happened to someone on the MG chatlist...... he put the word out..... we all watched e-bay.....started to see some of the car parts he described...... Called the police ,set up the purchase, and BUSTED!!! It was perfect!Could be a bit harder with power tools.... unless they are marked in such away that you can ID them....best Regards,Dave -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!
Original Posted By: shad bell
Shad..This ain't a little rain, it's monsoon in my book. Hope you get your stuff back; if not, you find an opportunity to stuff something (sounds like Ted) into the thieves' back.Al ----- Original Message -----
Shad..This ain't a little rain, it's monsoon in my book. Hope you get your stuff back; if not, you find an opportunity to stuff something (sounds like Ted) into the thieves' back.Al ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!
Original Posted By: shad bell
Shad,>From what I understand, any theft or damage on or around airplanes is a federal offence.I'd call the FAA and ask. Get the Feds on their asswalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----
Shad,>From what I understand, any theft or damage on or around airplanes is a federal offence.I'd call the FAA and ask. Get the Feds on their asswalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!
Original Posted By: "walt"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!Sounds like it needs to be reported to your homeowners insurance agent, hangar is an extension of your home I would suspectJohn**************Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant savings! ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: My hanger got robbed the other night!Sounds like it needs to be reported to your homeowners insurance agent, hangar is an extension of your home I would suspectJohn**************Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant savings! ________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: serial numbers
Original Posted By: Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]
Yeah,I used # 737678. My three kids birth yearswalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----
Yeah,I used # 737678. My three kids birth yearswalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fiesta
Original Posted By: "walt"
The Fiesta is a 1600 cc engine rated at about 60 hp, but I think it put out more noise than power. It does have a belt drive, about 2 and a half to one. The conversion design was done by Ed Lubitz of Ontario. He had another design for the Escort which is 1900 cc and rated at over 90 hp.The Fiesta weighs about the same as a Ford A and I built the fuselage with that in mind moving rear seat back 2 inches for leg room. The balance came out on the mark, with the cabane struts vertical, but the weight, at 815 empty is on the plump side. Then again, with all the little goodies, I could fly down the Hudson River at night with a 200 pound passenger. And at under 3 gallons of autogas per hour, it was never a strain.Grace and I made the trip to Brodhead/Oshkosh twice - 20 hours out, 18 back. Had it up to 6100 feet once (felt like it was going to tip over) and though the wing could continue to climb, the engine belched black smoke, reduced power and overheated with every attempt to nose it upward.I had just under 700 hours on the plane and engine over a period of 12 years when I ran it into a 3 foot ditch. Most of the repairs have been made but I doubt making the 80th this year.Jim Malley----- Original Message -----
The Fiesta is a 1600 cc engine rated at about 60 hp, but I think it put out more noise than power. It does have a belt drive, about 2 and a half to one. The conversion design was done by Ed Lubitz of Ontario. He had another design for the Escort which is 1900 cc and rated at over 90 hp.The Fiesta weighs about the same as a Ford A and I built the fuselage with that in mind moving rear seat back 2 inches for leg room. The balance came out on the mark, with the cabane struts vertical, but the weight, at 815 empty is on the plump side. Then again, with all the little goodies, I could fly down the Hudson River at night with a 200 pound passenger. And at under 3 gallons of autogas per hour, it was never a strain.Grace and I made the trip to Brodhead/Oshkosh twice - 20 hours out, 18 back. Had it up to 6100 feet once (felt like it was going to tip over) and though the wing could continue to climb, the engine belched black smoke, reduced power and overheated with every attempt to nose it upward.I had just under 700 hours on the plane and engine over a period of 12 years when I ran it into a 3 foot ditch. Most of the repairs have been made but I doubt making the 80th this year.Jim Malley----- Original Message -----