Original Posted By: airlion
Pietenpol-List: First flight for NX866BC too
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
RE: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: airlion
Gardiner and Ben,What a day for you both, congratulations! It's days like this that keep usbuilders going, thank you both!JackDSMWell, after all this talking about it , I finally got my nerve up and flewit today. It flew great for 30 minutes and now it is in the hanger checkingfor leaks and working on rudder trim. I will post some pictures soon. Fromwhat I can see the major difference from Kevin Purtee's plane and mine isthe cowling . Gardiner Mason (NX 840LM)________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:13:46 -0800 (PST)
Gardiner and Ben,What a day for you both, congratulations! It's days like this that keep usbuilders going, thank you both!JackDSMWell, after all this talking about it , I finally got my nerve up and flewit today. It flew great for 30 minutes and now it is in the hanger checkingfor leaks and working on rudder trim. I will post some pictures soon. Fromwhat I can see the major difference from Kevin Purtee's plane and mine isthe cowling . Gardiner Mason (NX 840LM)________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:13:46 -0800 (PST)
Pietenpol-List: Re: First flight for NX866BC too
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Ben I am proud for you. How about posting a high quality pic of the inflight fromthe J-3 ...that is a good scene. Was the ground handling as easy as the BabyAce?--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Ben I am proud for you. How about posting a high quality pic of the inflight fromthe J-3 ...that is a good scene. Was the ground handling as easy as the BabyAce?--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Way to go Gardiner! There's no feeling in the world like it, is there?Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Way to go Gardiner! There's no feeling in the world like it, is there?Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: off topic: airways beacon question
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Mike, In the late sixties I did the maintenance on an "OLD" Hercules diesel engineunder the rotating beacon at Fort Pierce, Fl airport. It was backup emergencypower for the beacon and runway lights. That was a long time ago but it seemslike the beacon had 240 VAC with 60 amp fuses. Don't take that to the bank....toolong ago.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Mike, In the late sixties I did the maintenance on an "OLD" Hercules diesel engineunder the rotating beacon at Fort Pierce, Fl airport. It was backup emergencypower for the beacon and runway lights. That was a long time ago but it seemslike the beacon had 240 VAC with 60 amp fuses. Don't take that to the bank....toolong ago.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: First flight for NX866BC too
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
As I just told Gardiner Mason, there's no felling wuit like the first flightin an airplane you built yourself, is there Ben?Congratulations! I look forward to seeing you at Sun 'n' Fun.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
As I just told Gardiner Mason, there's no felling wuit like the first flightin an airplane you built yourself, is there Ben?Congratulations! I look forward to seeing you at Sun 'n' Fun.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Video of First Takeoff
Original Posted By: H RULE
Looked great. Congratulations, I'm looking forward to my first flight, But seeingshow I have just laid the keel so to speak it will be a while yet for me. Again, congrats, I am very happy for you.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:41:46 -0800 (PST)
Looked great. Congratulations, I'm looking forward to my first flight, But seeingshow I have just laid the keel so to speak it will be a while yet for me. Again, congrats, I am very happy for you.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:41:46 -0800 (PST)
Pietenpol-List: Re: It's a plane
Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
Gardiner you da man! I guess that Cessna 140 might gather dust now. That's a goodlooking airplane. Great pictures. I didn't know you could grin like that.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Gardiner you da man! I guess that Cessna 140 might gather dust now. That's a goodlooking airplane. Great pictures. I didn't know you could grin like that.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: First flight for NX866BC too
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fw: First flight pictures
Original Posted By: santiago morete
Pietenpol-List: First flight for NX866BC too
Original Posted By: airlion
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fw: First flight pictures
Original Posted By: Tim Willis
Re: Pietenpol-List: First flight for NX866BC too
Original Posted By: Jim
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: airlion
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: Jim
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Take it off and it'll fly straight enough.David Paule>> Yes , I am planning on Brodhead. Since I have a corvair my ball was way > off to the left and I had to stomp on to make it center. I have now angled > my verticle about a degree to the right and hope that will fix it. If not > , then I will have to put on a trim tab. I plan to test it again tomorrow. > Cheers, Gardiner>________________________________________________________________________________
Take it off and it'll fly straight enough.David Paule>> Yes , I am planning on Brodhead. Since I have a corvair my ball was way > off to the left and I had to stomp on to make it center. I have now angled > my verticle about a degree to the right and hope that will fix it. If not > , then I will have to put on a trim tab. I plan to test it again tomorrow. > Cheers, Gardiner>________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: airlion
Keep in mind if you do end up putting on a trim tab, nothing says it has to hang off the trailing edge where it looks bad. It can be forward so that it does not show past the trailing edge of the rudder and do the same job.Gene ----- Original Message -----
Keep in mind if you do end up putting on a trim tab, nothing says it has to hang off the trailing edge where it looks bad. It can be forward so that it does not show past the trailing edge of the rudder and do the same job.Gene ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: Tim Willis
> Pietenpol-List: Re: Red Betsy?
Original Posted By: airlion
Pietenpol-List: Re: Red Betsy?
Original Posted By: Rodrigo Liberato de Oliveira
Tim,The Piet I had to work with had no shoulder harnesses, but it did have a safetybelt. And by the third attempt to slip this beautiful young woman into thatrear cockpit , If I remember correctly, she weighed less at each attempt, Idon't remember ever having a sore back.By the way Tim, I'm working on a Pieti Girl pinup Tee Shirt if there are any takers.Giveme fair warning before Brodhead, and she will be along side my B Ford.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Tim,The Piet I had to work with had no shoulder harnesses, but it did have a safetybelt. And by the third attempt to slip this beautiful young woman into thatrear cockpit , If I remember correctly, she weighed less at each attempt, Idon't remember ever having a sore back.By the way Tim, I'm working on a Pieti Girl pinup Tee Shirt if there are any takers.Giveme fair warning before Brodhead, and she will be along side my B Ford.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fw: First flight pictures
Original Posted By: airlion
Makes us dream and believe our day is coming too.Congrats guysRodrigoEm 20/02/2010, =E0s 15:10, Michael Perez escreveu:> MAN! Hearing about first flights and the like is great! I would like > to read posts like these every few weeks or so just to keep ME > motivated! I think it is awesome, nice job men!>> S!>>> Esta mensagem foi verificada pelo E-mail Protegido Terra.> Atualizado em 20/02/2010>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:29:51 -0800 (PST)
Makes us dream and believe our day is coming too.Congrats guysRodrigoEm 20/02/2010, =E0s 15:10, Michael Perez escreveu:> MAN! Hearing about first flights and the like is great! I would like > to read posts like these every few weeks or so just to keep ME > motivated! I think it is awesome, nice job men!>> S!>>> Esta mensagem foi verificada pelo E-mail Protegido Terra.> Atualizado em 20/02/2010>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:29:51 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Sky Scout...
Original Posted By: Pastor Mike Townsley
I have started the Sky Scout and have completed the tail sections and about 1/2 of the fuselage. I will be using the A-65 that came with the completed ribs and the wood/plans.The plans call for "1675" streamlined tubing, but I find no reference to this at the supply houses. I am assuming it is chromolly (an older designation), not aluminum; correct? All of the other metal call-outs are for chromolly. To those who have made their struts from laminated wood, are they lighter than Chromolly?This is sure a lot of fun, but the plans sure leave a lot of "builder discretion (interpretation)"! Please let me know if others are building, or have built, a Sky Scout. I don't think they are very popular, as compared to the Air Camper. I am building exactly to plans, except for the "interpretation" items. I plan to use the three section wing plans for practicality purposes.Oh yes, another minor change that might be considered: I have a J-3 tank that fits perfectly behind the firewall and allows plenty of leg room. Good, or bad, for CG considerations? I am used to having the fuel right between my legs since I fly a Sonex and the J-3!I look forward to good discussions with the Sky Scout. I have followed this group for over a year now.Thanks,Ray KrauseN51YX, Waiex, TD, Jab 3300 (1197), AeroCarb, Sensinich 54X62 wood prop, Dynon D-180, Garmin SL-30, 327, 296, 169 hrs. Colusa, California 530-736-2627________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:26:20 +0800Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Sky Scout...
I have started the Sky Scout and have completed the tail sections and about 1/2 of the fuselage. I will be using the A-65 that came with the completed ribs and the wood/plans.The plans call for "1675" streamlined tubing, but I find no reference to this at the supply houses. I am assuming it is chromolly (an older designation), not aluminum; correct? All of the other metal call-outs are for chromolly. To those who have made their struts from laminated wood, are they lighter than Chromolly?This is sure a lot of fun, but the plans sure leave a lot of "builder discretion (interpretation)"! Please let me know if others are building, or have built, a Sky Scout. I don't think they are very popular, as compared to the Air Camper. I am building exactly to plans, except for the "interpretation" items. I plan to use the three section wing plans for practicality purposes.Oh yes, another minor change that might be considered: I have a J-3 tank that fits perfectly behind the firewall and allows plenty of leg room. Good, or bad, for CG considerations? I am used to having the fuel right between my legs since I fly a Sonex and the J-3!I look forward to good discussions with the Sky Scout. I have followed this group for over a year now.Thanks,Ray KrauseN51YX, Waiex, TD, Jab 3300 (1197), AeroCarb, Sensinich 54X62 wood prop, Dynon D-180, Garmin SL-30, 327, 296, 169 hrs. Colusa, California 530-736-2627________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:26:20 +0800Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Sky Scout...
Pietenpol-List: Re: Sky Scout...
Original Posted By: shad bell
Hi Ray! Nice to see another Waiex guy hanging out here. I'm not done with mine yet (gettingcloser though). Got my endorsement in a J-3, what a hoot! Got the plansfor the Aircamper last year and am starting to acquire stuff to start the build.What a difference between Sonex and Piet plans, eh?Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXJab3300 (1747), Aerocarb, Standard Gear, Stratomaster Ultra, PrinceColo, Iowa--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXPietenpol next upRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:33:26 -0800 (PST)
Hi Ray! Nice to see another Waiex guy hanging out here. I'm not done with mine yet (gettingcloser though). Got my endorsement in a J-3, what a hoot! Got the plansfor the Aircamper last year and am starting to acquire stuff to start the build.What a difference between Sonex and Piet plans, eh?Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXJab3300 (1747), Aerocarb, Standard Gear, Stratomaster Ultra, PrinceColo, Iowa--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXPietenpol next upRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:33:26 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: It's a plane
Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB"
Exactly - so get rid of the ball! Then if the pilot can't tell it's out of trim, it's close enough in trim.Of course it's only the indication of being out of trim that's going away. But if the pilot can't tell - isn't that good 'nuff?David Paule>> If you have step on the ball then it is not in trim>>> >>> no it won't>>> Take it off and it'll fly straight enough.>> David Paule>>>>> Yes , I am planning on Brodhead. Since I have a corvair my ball was way >> off to the left and I had to stomp on to make it center. I have now >> angled my verticle about a degree to the right and hope that will fix it. >> If not , then I will have to put on a trim tab. I plan to test it again >> tomorrow. Cheers, Gardiner>>>>> ________________________________________________________________________________
Exactly - so get rid of the ball! Then if the pilot can't tell it's out of trim, it's close enough in trim.Of course it's only the indication of being out of trim that's going away. But if the pilot can't tell - isn't that good 'nuff?David Paule>> If you have step on the ball then it is not in trim>>> >>> no it won't>>> Take it off and it'll fly straight enough.>> David Paule>>>>> Yes , I am planning on Brodhead. Since I have a corvair my ball was way >> off to the left and I had to stomp on to make it center. I have now >> angled my verticle about a degree to the right and hope that will fix it. >> If not , then I will have to put on a trim tab. I plan to test it again >> tomorrow. Cheers, Gardiner>>>>> ________________________________________________________________________________