Pietenpol-List: Windscreen

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:20 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
The kitchen remodel is on hold until the countertop guy gets his stuff done,so I spent the weekend working on one of the windscreens. Mine are made from6061 .025 and consist of 8 pieces: Front and back, 3 'L' shaped fillers forthe tops, and 3 mounting brackets to the fuselage. Those are made, just notcut to length and fitted. I used a method similar to Jack Phillips, with awood former. So far I have 12 hours in the first one!!!Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair Conversion, mountedTail done, Fuselage on gear(18 ribs down.)________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:42 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Looks like good work, Gary. The windshield frames are a PITA, but worth itin the long run.Just to put things in perspective, you've had 12 hours of creative work,doing something few people in this country know how to do. I just finishedbuilding the right fuel tank of my RV-10 this afternoon, after 25 hours ofhorribly stinky, sticky, messy work with tank sealant - and none of it wasthought-provoking, creative work. It was just tedious assembly, and now Ican look forward to another 25 hours of the same for the left tank. Lastmetal airplane I'll ever build.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:46 pm

Original Posted By: Pastor Mike Townsley
Thanks, Mike.I weigh ONLY 180, so maybe it is a possibility! I think I can adjust the CG by moving the wing back, or elongating the motor mount. I may have to build 2 motor mounts to find out, but that should not be too bad.I will probably go with the metal struts, but I like the idea of wood.I do not know about Chad Willie and Mr. Hall's Scouts. How do I find out about them? Are they on this list?Thanks,Ray KrauseN51YX, Waiex, TD, Jab 3300 (1197), AeroCarb, Sensinich 54X62 wood prop, Dynon D-180, Garmin SL-30, 327, 296, 169 hrs. ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:49 pm

Original Posted By: "ldmill"
Lorin,You make me feel better! I delayed starting the Scout to let my wife adjust a little, but now that it is started, I really enjoy it. I really enjoy the building; but flying the Waiex is a real hoot! It is always hard to decide which I want to do when the sun shines.How many Waiex's are out and how many flying now? They are really beautiful ships.Thanks,Ray KrauseN51YX, Waiex, TD, Jab 3300 (1197), AeroCarb, Sensinich 54X62 wood prop, Dynon D-180, Garmin SL-30, 327, 296, 169 hrs.----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:53 pm

Original Posted By: "shad bell"
Shad,Thanks for the comments on the struts. I will probably go with the 4130 struts from Wicks. It is just that I really enjoy the wood working. If the wood were comparable, I would maybe go that way.I would appreciate the Dillsburg Aero Reference. The size of the metal struts is included in the plans; so I can probably get pretty close to the right size.Thanks for your help.Ray Krause----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:05 pm

Original Posted By: Pastor Mike Townsley
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Sky Scout...

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:24 am

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:27 am

Original Posted By: Gerry Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Windscreen

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:46 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Thanks, Dan! I'll post some more pics later in the week.when I get back tothe office, but here's a teaser.#13 shows the gap between the front and back piece. #15 shows the 'filler'.It's just a piece of .016 bent to an 'L' and is located on the front side ofthe glass.#8 shows the cutout process of one of the pieces. After finishing thiswindscreen, I think I could incorporate the filler piece in to the frontframe and just bend it over.Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, mounted Tail done, Fuselage on gear (18 ribs down.) _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:51 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Thanks, Gerry. Although it took a measurable amount of time, the partsseemed to go together well. No doubt others can do a better job, but I'llpost those pics, step-by-step, in a few days.Gary BootheCool, CAPietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear18 ribs done

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:18 am

Original Posted By: Jim Markle

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:01 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jim,The L shaped fillers are inside the front piece, but in front of theacrylic, to hide the acrylic as you say. They are held by the same screwsthat hold everything together. Here are a few more pictures that may help.I'd love to see a pic of your plane on wheels!Gary -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:41 am

Original Posted By: Frank Metcalfe
Guys.In God we Trust.EVERYTHING ELSE is on the check list.If you update and/ or use your checklist, you'll NEVER overlook the fuel selectoragain.Just my $ .02 worth.--------Tom KreinerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 06:38:15 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:11 am

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Gary,Looks like you installed snaps on the inside of the windshield.What are they for?David Paule________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:42 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Those are fibered lock nuts, but not the final fit. The screws are SS HexHead #6.Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair Conversion, mountedTail done, Fuselage on gear(18 ribs down.)-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:35 pm

Original Posted By: Jim

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:02 pm

Original Posted By: Tim Willis

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:50 pm

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet

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