Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the fuel tank in the front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be just to screw it onto the top longeron.but I would eventually want to get in there and inspect wiring,tank mount straps ect. and if I don't move the battery farther back it will be under there too. so I want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.I don't like the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holes that would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have yours done used for that? RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 3#259943le, List Admin.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: attaching the front bay cover
Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,inc
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the fuel tank inthe front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be just to screw it ontothe top longeron.but I would eventually want to get in there and inspect wiring,tankmount straps ect. and if I don't move the battery farther back it willbe under there too. so I want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.Idon't like the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holesthat would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have yours doneused for that? RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 943#25994= - The Pietenpol-List Email Forum -http://www.matronics.com/Na============ ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,inc
I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the fuel tank inthe front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be just to screw it ontothe top longeron.but I would eventually want to get in there and inspect wiring,tankmount straps ect. and if I don't move the battery farther back it willbe under there too. so I want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.Idon't like the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holesthat would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have yours doneused for that? RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 943#25994= - The Pietenpol-List Email Forum -http://www.matronics.com/Na============ ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,inc
Pietenpol-List: attaching the front bay cover
Original Posted By: shad bell
I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the fuel tank inthe front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be just to screw it ontothe top longeron.but I would eventually want to get in there and inspect wiring,tankmount straps ect. and if I don't move the battery farther back it willbe under there too. so I want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.Idon't like the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holesthat would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have yours doneused for that? RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT)
I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the fuel tank inthe front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be just to screw it ontothe top longeron.but I would eventually want to get in there and inspect wiring,tankmount straps ect. and if I don't move the battery farther back it willbe under there too. so I want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.Idon't like the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holesthat would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have yours doneused for that? RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT)
RE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume and fuselage gussets
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,incI Hate Lowrance, I have the Airmap GPS that I purchased brand new It may be the 500 unit. It works great however there is no way I can get an update for my charts so its no longer accurate nor can t be since noone supports that system nor are that style card available. Here I have a well operating unity that's only as good as the map data card Jepp charts which are grossly obsolete. There is no 3rd party producing the cards or mounting charts so either I fly with that or I buy a new one.I will never buy, borrow, beg or steal another Lowrance product. That company just plane Sucks and that's the good part. I would have liked to get more than 12 months of life and one chart upgrade for the money. You would think they would have supported their obsolete equipment or had a 3rd party in line for support, rather than dumping the line so we all have to buy new from them. Not me again, not never. Those jerks can choke on their lousy crummy rotten attitude towards customer supportand go straight to He11, in my humble opinion and for what its worth I hope ASS is watching too so they know they will never get me buying a Lowrance product from them or any other company.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume and fuselage gussetsDate: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:14:51 -0400
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,incI Hate Lowrance, I have the Airmap GPS that I purchased brand new It may be the 500 unit. It works great however there is no way I can get an update for my charts so its no longer accurate nor can t be since noone supports that system nor are that style card available. Here I have a well operating unity that's only as good as the map data card Jepp charts which are grossly obsolete. There is no 3rd party producing the cards or mounting charts so either I fly with that or I buy a new one.I will never buy, borrow, beg or steal another Lowrance product. That company just plane Sucks and that's the good part. I would have liked to get more than 12 months of life and one chart upgrade for the money. You would think they would have supported their obsolete equipment or had a 3rd party in line for support, rather than dumping the line so we all have to buy new from them. Not me again, not never. Those jerks can choke on their lousy crummy rotten attitude towards customer supportand go straight to He11, in my humble opinion and for what its worth I hope ASS is watching too so they know they will never get me buying a Lowrance product from them or any other company.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume and fuselage gussetsDate: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:14:51 -0400
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]"
I'm with ya John... I'll not give them another chance either most likely. I saveda few bucks on the personal GPS, but glad I spent the extra $$ on the aviationgear. You certainly get what you pay for in this case. Garmin discontinuedthe GPS MAP195 about 6 years ago, but I can still log on, purchase an update,plug in my serial cable (not some proprietary junk) and voila, I'm flyingwith the latest and greatest. The GPS MAP195 was a very popular model... I hopethat means that they will continue to support it for a while.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I'm with ya John... I'll not give them another chance either most likely. I saveda few bucks on the personal GPS, but glad I spent the extra $$ on the aviationgear. You certainly get what you pay for in this case. Garmin discontinuedthe GPS MAP195 about 6 years ago, but I can still log on, purchase an update,plug in my serial cable (not some proprietary junk) and voila, I'm flyingwith the latest and greatest. The GPS MAP195 was a very popular model... I hopethat means that they will continue to support it for a while.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,inc
Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,incYeah, come on John-don't candy coat it. Tell us your real feelings. You know BIG BROTHER Jim Irwin (yeah right-more like a admin. asst)is watching our posts. You don't see Wicks jumping in on lists do you ? They are too busy getting orders right and making sure they HAVE whatis in their catalogs IN STOCK !________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: ASSCO,incYeah, come on John-don't candy coat it. Tell us your real feelings. You know BIG BROTHER Jim Irwin (yeah right-more like a admin. asst)is watching our posts. You don't see Wicks jumping in on lists do you ? They are too busy getting orders right and making sure they HAVE whatis in their catalogs IN STOCK !________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: attaching the front bay cover
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Raymond,Here is how I did it on my GN-1 -- I used three PK screws into the longerons and two camlock fittings secured to the edge (per plans) of the firewall. Not too hard. Regards, TomOn Aug 27, 2009, at 11:19 AM, skellytown flyer wrote:> >>> I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the > fuel tank in the front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be > just to screw it onto the top longeron.but I would eventually want > to get in there and inspect wiring,tank mount straps ect. and if I > don't move the battery farther back it will be under there too. so I > want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.I don't like > the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holes that > would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have > yours done used for that? Raymond>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Raymond,Here is how I did it on my GN-1 -- I used three PK screws into the longerons and two camlock fittings secured to the edge (per plans) of the firewall. Not too hard. Regards, TomOn Aug 27, 2009, at 11:19 AM, skellytown flyer wrote:> >>> I am trying to figure out how I want to attach the cover over the > fuel tank in the front of my GN-1 fuselage.The simplest way would be > just to screw it onto the top longeron.but I would eventually want > to get in there and inspect wiring,tank mount straps ect. and if I > don't move the battery farther back it will be under there too. so I > want it to be removable without a great deal of trouble.I don't like > the idea of removing screws fro the longerons and having holes that > would let moisture in to start rot.what have you folks that have > yours done used for that? Raymond>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover
Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
Wicks called ME up once. That was a switch. They were doing a survey about theirservice, and wanted to know how they could improve etc. I told them it wasas good as I've ever seen, and that I don't often say that. I think I madehis day, but then they've made my day, more than once.PaulRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover
Wicks called ME up once. That was a switch. They were doing a survey about theirservice, and wanted to know how they could improve etc. I told them it wasas good as I've ever seen, and that I don't often say that. I think I madehis day, but then they've made my day, more than once.PaulRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover
Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
thanks for the tips guys.some good ideas there.I just got home from the hardwarestore-picked up some T-nuts and long screws.I think in the the interest of-(I'm gonna finish this thing if it kills me) mentality. I'll forego the hingethough it is an excellent idea and glue a piece below the longeron so as not tohave to drill more holes in it and go through with long screws into it and puta little epoxy on the T nuts in hopes that the prongs will stay embedded inthe wood and I won't have to stand on my head to remove them later.thanks againguys.Raymond and Tim that red fuselage is just like mine! I like the colorand I'll be leaving my wings and tail in SilverRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
thanks for the tips guys.some good ideas there.I just got home from the hardwarestore-picked up some T-nuts and long screws.I think in the the interest of-(I'm gonna finish this thing if it kills me) mentality. I'll forego the hingethough it is an excellent idea and glue a piece below the longeron so as not tohave to drill more holes in it and go through with long screws into it and puta little epoxy on the T nuts in hopes that the prongs will stay embedded inthe wood and I won't have to stand on my head to remove them later.thanks againguys.Raymond and Tim that red fuselage is just like mine! I like the colorand I'll be leaving my wings and tail in SilverRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover
Original Posted By: Lloyd Smith
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: AS&S bought naming rights to Exhibit BuildingA at Os...I found B&B to be a really good hardware source . So far I got my orders for almost everything each time. According to Rick he called right after I did . I ordered all they had of turnbuckles one day except for one. Rick called and the told him some guy just ordered every thing they had except for one and did he want that one?I found that out from Rick as he was telling me the story of a day late and a dollar short. We had a good laugh over that one.Hardware I would check with B&B aircraft supplies in KansasaJohn________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:23:42 -0400Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: AS&S bought naming rights to Exhibit BuildingA at Os...I found B&B to be a really good hardware source . So far I got my orders for almost everything each time. According to Rick he called right after I did . I ordered all they had of turnbuckles one day except for one. Rick called and the told him some guy just ordered every thing they had except for one and did he want that one?I found that out from Rick as he was telling me the story of a day late and a dollar short. We had a good laugh over that one.Hardware I would check with B&B aircraft supplies in KansasaJohn________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:23:42 -0400Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: attaching the front bay cover