Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Subject: Pietenpol-List: a note rec'd from potential Piet builderI rec'd this e-mail off-list and posted it for the guy who would like some input. I don't have time to address his questionsbut told him to join the Matronics list and he could see if anyone has any suggestions for words of wisdom for him.Thanks,Mike C.Dear Mike,I'm thinking that the Pientenpole is a good choice for me. I have built things from wood before. My last project was a birdhouse, and I got a good mark on it (in 1964) in woodworking class. I have also assembled a few cabinets from Ikea, with only a few leftover parts. I think the Pientenpole would make a good cross-country aircraft for me and my family. I like the antique look. I will be installing a glass panel. From what I have read, it is a bit draggy, so I plan to use the modernized, GN-1 plans. Can you tell me how roomy the cockpit is? I'm average sized (5' - 1 3/4" tall, 261 pounds), but I do have arthritis in my legs, so I will be putting doors on both sides. I will be using the Corvair for power, as I hope to achieve a cruise speed of 150+ mph, and because that's what every new builder plans to use. I have plenty of plywood that I have salvaged from the little crates that Clementines come in. Anyone know a good source for Popular? Does anyone have a set of used plans they would like to sell (cheap)?________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:10:32 -0400
Pietenpol-List: a note rec'd from potential Piet builder
Pietenpol-List: Re: a note rec'd from potential Piet builder
Original Posted By: james dankovich
I suspect humor is at play here. either that or at 5'9" 220 I'm tall and thin. ( I don't feel very tall and thin.. .)On the other hand a 150 mph piet is entirely possible i think. After you havewhistled right past Vne, and the wings and empanage have left you, you would beleft with a 100hp lawn dart that should be capable of 150. assuming you havethe altitude of course. :)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:45:55 -0700 (PDT)
I suspect humor is at play here. either that or at 5'9" 220 I'm tall and thin. ( I don't feel very tall and thin.. .)On the other hand a 150 mph piet is entirely possible i think. After you havewhistled right past Vne, and the wings and empanage have left you, you would beleft with a 100hp lawn dart that should be capable of 150. assuming you havethe altitude of course. :)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:45:55 -0700 (PDT)