Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
I'm still new to the Pietenpol so I hope this isn't a dumb question, but what isthe difference between the GN-1 models and the regular Pietenpol? Thanks. LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:36:22 -0500
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Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
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Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
I have the Grega plans as well as Piet plans, and the Grega plans do have the woodenfuselage shown as well as the steel tube fuselage. The wood fuselage doeshave plywood sheeting the full length of it. As I don't have the plans infront of me, I cannot comment on the width of the fuselage (24" vs. 21") as Jeffmentioned. There was also nothing on the plans about Jenny-style gear either.Recommended engine was a standard 4 cylinder aircraft engine, no mentionis made of either Model A or Corvair for power. Also, the Grega wing attach fittingsdon't allow for moving the wing fore/aft to accommodate changes for weightand balance issues. Also, the Grega airfoil shown in the plans is quitedfferent from the Pietenpol's FC10 airfoil, and the aileron hinging method isalso very different. I'm sure there are many more differences, but these arewhat I can remember without having the plans in front of me at the moment.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtailfeathers almost doneRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I have the Grega plans as well as Piet plans, and the Grega plans do have the woodenfuselage shown as well as the steel tube fuselage. The wood fuselage doeshave plywood sheeting the full length of it. As I don't have the plans infront of me, I cannot comment on the width of the fuselage (24" vs. 21") as Jeffmentioned. There was also nothing on the plans about Jenny-style gear either.Recommended engine was a standard 4 cylinder aircraft engine, no mentionis made of either Model A or Corvair for power. Also, the Grega wing attach fittingsdon't allow for moving the wing fore/aft to accommodate changes for weightand balance issues. Also, the Grega airfoil shown in the plans is quitedfferent from the Pietenpol's FC10 airfoil, and the aileron hinging method isalso very different. I'm sure there are many more differences, but these arewhat I can remember without having the plans in front of me at the moment.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtailfeathers almost doneRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: "Larry Vetter"
Thanks for the replies folks. I'm gonna quit fretting over cable slack and getback to building. Sure is hot out there this week.--------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 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Differences between GN-1 and regular Piet?
Thanks for the replies folks. I'm gonna quit fretting over cable slack and getback to building. Sure is hot out there this week.--------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 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Differences between GN-1 and regular Piet?
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Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
Thanks guys for the replies. I now have a better idea in the differences. I ended up with a pair of airframes (Pietenpols)and parts last winter. I hauledthem home from St.Paul. Kirk Huizinga had them, one of which had been builtand flown for a number of years in MN. Air Camper #1 was built by Hans Meyer andhad a corvair like Bernie's conversion leaving the cooling fan in place. AirCamper # 2 came from Michigan and has never flown. Both planes were totallytore down. Kirk had them for a number of years and decide he wasn't going to havethe chance to get at least one of them finished. He has a good start on one engine, but everything else is in pieces. Air Camper# 1 will be the one that I hope to get back to flying condition, and Air Camper#2.... well I have my doubts about it. So that is where I am at the moment.Being able to get to Brodhead helped as I was able to look at how things are,and the many different ways of doing things. I'm still trying to get a shop set up to work in, so as soon as thats done I hopeto get started. Thanks again for the replies. LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Differences between GN-1 and regular Piet?
Thanks guys for the replies. I now have a better idea in the differences. I ended up with a pair of airframes (Pietenpols)and parts last winter. I hauledthem home from St.Paul. Kirk Huizinga had them, one of which had been builtand flown for a number of years in MN. Air Camper #1 was built by Hans Meyer andhad a corvair like Bernie's conversion leaving the cooling fan in place. AirCamper # 2 came from Michigan and has never flown. Both planes were totallytore down. Kirk had them for a number of years and decide he wasn't going to havethe chance to get at least one of them finished. He has a good start on one engine, but everything else is in pieces. Air Camper# 1 will be the one that I hope to get back to flying condition, and Air Camper#2.... well I have my doubts about it. So that is where I am at the moment.Being able to get to Brodhead helped as I was able to look at how things are,and the many different ways of doing things. I'm still trying to get a shop set up to work in, so as soon as thats done I hopeto get started. Thanks again for the replies. LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Differences between GN-1 and regular Piet?
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Original Posted By: "Larry Vetter"
Is home Manson, Iowa?----- Original Message -----
Is home Manson, Iowa?----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: "TOM STINEMETZE"
mushface1(at)gmail.com wrote:> Is home Manson, Iowa?> > > --- Yes Sir..Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:31:57 -0500
mushface1(at)gmail.com wrote:> Is home Manson, Iowa?> > > --- Yes Sir..Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:31:57 -0500