Original Posted By: "TaiwanTeacher"
Greetings all,It certainly appears that the two negatives I have are photos taken of BHP's serial#10, 1931 B-4-T, Model T engined, single-seat, original version of the "SkyScout" (but called "Junior" at the time of its creation), tail number 10718.What now, fellas?--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Pietenpol-List: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Apologies for sounding so desperate.In time of great need, I have somewhat miraculously discovered I have two negativesof photos taken ca. 1932 of BHP's #10, t/n 10718, B-4-T, model-T poweredSky Scout (seems it was actually first called "Junior" when it was built).Is ANYONE interested in these?Kind regards,Orrin D. HoopmanHualien, Taiwan--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Apologies for sounding so desperate.In time of great need, I have somewhat miraculously discovered I have two negativesof photos taken ca. 1932 of BHP's #10, t/n 10718, B-4-T, model-T poweredSky Scout (seems it was actually first called "Junior" when it was built).Is ANYONE interested in these?Kind regards,Orrin D. HoopmanHualien, Taiwan--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Here is a shot of my freshly painted wing.... Next one gets done next week.--------NX321LRFully AssembledTail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.Wings covered and primed, one paintedMitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/imag ... ______Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:17:08 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Here is a shot of my freshly painted wing.... Next one gets done next week.--------NX321LRFully AssembledTail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.Wings covered and primed, one paintedMitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/imag ... ______Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:17:08 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I have a high resolution scanner that has a back light for the purpose of scanningnegatives. I'd be glad to scan them in if you want to send them this way.Let me know and I'll forward my information.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
I have a high resolution scanner that has a back light for the purpose of scanningnegatives. I'd be glad to scan them in if you want to send them this way.Let me know and I'll forward my information.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: "TaiwanTeacher"
Hey Jack, great article on 3-piece windshields in this month's newsletter! I haveoften thought that I would like to make these type of windshields and I'veseen several examples of this type in progress, but only in still photos... oftenwondered how I might accomplish all those difficult shapes, angles and bends.Scanning this article to my note folder right now! Thanks!--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Hey Jack, great article on 3-piece windshields in this month's newsletter! I haveoften thought that I would like to make these type of windshields and I'veseen several examples of this type in progress, but only in still photos... oftenwondered how I might accomplish all those difficult shapes, angles and bends.Scanning this article to my note folder right now! Thanks!--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: "TaiwanTeacher"
Greetings:I did a jerry-rigged scan of the negatives, and processed them in Photoshop toreverse the imaging. They look good enough for advertising, but the negativesneed a little professional care to bring out the best of them. I hope that peopleherein recognize that, other than the photo of the Pietenpol my father diedin which was so kindly posted elsewhere on the Pietenpol List, these negativesare the only relic I have left tying me to my grandfather's legacy. I alsohave There are pics of Donnie Pietenpol as a kid. You see, I live in Taiwan, and have VERY limited financial resources. Likewise,it's difficult to manage protecting my rights to any prints. If anyone wantsa print, then we'll just have to figure out a way to get one to you at a reasonablecost.email me at: maine_sciguy(at)yahoo.com if you wish to discuss this further. I'll sendyou the "rough cuts" of the photos.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Greetings:I did a jerry-rigged scan of the negatives, and processed them in Photoshop toreverse the imaging. They look good enough for advertising, but the negativesneed a little professional care to bring out the best of them. I hope that peopleherein recognize that, other than the photo of the Pietenpol my father diedin which was so kindly posted elsewhere on the Pietenpol List, these negativesare the only relic I have left tying me to my grandfather's legacy. I alsohave There are pics of Donnie Pietenpol as a kid. You see, I live in Taiwan, and have VERY limited financial resources. Likewise,it's difficult to manage protecting my rights to any prints. If anyone wantsa print, then we'll just have to figure out a way to get one to you at a reasonablecost.email me at: maine_sciguy(at)yahoo.com if you wish to discuss this further. I'll sendyou the "rough cuts" of the photos.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"
My email address is: raykrause(at)frontiernet.net.I left the last "t" off the previous time I sent the address!Thanks,Ray Krause Sent from my iPadOn Jan 3, 2013, at 8:21 PM, "TaiwanTeacher" wrote:> > > raykrause(at)frontiernet. wrote:>> Orin,>> >> I would love to have them and will pay whatever is needed to accomplish this.I will be sure they end up available to the Piet folks in the future. You cancontact me directly.>> >> Thanks,>> >> Ray Krause>> Raykrause(at)frontiernet.ne>> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad> > > Your email addy, as typed in, doesn't work.> > --------> Pietenpol's Forever!> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 584#391584> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
My email address is: raykrause(at)frontiernet.net.I left the last "t" off the previous time I sent the address!Thanks,Ray Krause Sent from my iPadOn Jan 3, 2013, at 8:21 PM, "TaiwanTeacher" wrote:> > > raykrause(at)frontiernet. wrote:>> Orin,>> >> I would love to have them and will pay whatever is needed to accomplish this.I will be sure they end up available to the Piet folks in the future. You cancontact me directly.>> >> Thanks,>> >> Ray Krause>> Raykrause(at)frontiernet.ne>> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad> > > Your email addy, as typed in, doesn't work.> > --------> Pietenpol's Forever!> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 584#391584> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update
Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
No not me guys, O'Reilly's sourced the stud for my carb intake-airbox...JackDQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQNCkphY2sgVGV4dG9y________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update
No not me guys, O'Reilly's sourced the stud for my carb intake-airbox...JackDQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQNCkphY2sgVGV4dG9y________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update
Original Posted By: JOSEPH SWITHIN
I was about to say, "Quit braggin'", but then you clarified. [Laughing]--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:09:17 -0800 (PST)
I was about to say, "Quit braggin'", but then you clarified. [Laughing]--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:09:17 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Jack T
Original Posted By: Max Hegler
Hi Joe, have not started covering, you may have me mixed up with Chris Rusch ?? Who recently posted wing pictures. I do plan to use latex...Sent from my iPadJack TextorOn Jan 5, 2013, at 7:09 AM, JOSEPH SWITHIN wrote:> Jack,> Did you spray, roll, or brush? Did you use Latex Paint or an aircraft finish product? As usual your workmanship is top notch!> > Joe Swithin> Morris, IL> > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________
Hi Joe, have not started covering, you may have me mixed up with Chris Rusch ?? Who recently posted wing pictures. I do plan to use latex...Sent from my iPadJack TextorOn Jan 5, 2013, at 7:09 AM, JOSEPH SWITHIN wrote:> Jack,> Did you spray, roll, or brush? Did you use Latex Paint or an aircraft finish product? As usual your workmanship is top notch!> > Joe Swithin> Morris, IL> > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By:> awmacklem(at)cox.net
Not to prolong non-Pietenpol subjects=2C I just thought you might like to know that SR-71 pilots were not necessarily the top of their class in pilot training. Two SR-71 pilots graduated in my pilot training class. Jim Jiggins and Dan House. Jim graduated number 1 and was also a Thunderbird pilot when they flew T-38s. Dan graduated at the bottom of the class and first flew EC-47's in SEA. The SR-71 was an amazing creation=2C but not necessarily the most fun plane to fly...Max
Not to prolong non-Pietenpol subjects=2C I just thought you might like to know that SR-71 pilots were not necessarily the top of their class in pilot training. Two SR-71 pilots graduated in my pilot training class. Jim Jiggins and Dan House. Jim graduated number 1 and was also a Thunderbird pilot when they flew T-38s. Dan graduated at the bottom of the class and first flew EC-47's in SEA. The SR-71 was an amazing creation=2C but not necessarily the most fun plane to fly...Max
Original Posted By: V Groah
I served for 17 years as a KC-135 crew chief, four of them at Beale working inthe SR-71 program. Now I am building a Pietenpol, along with the cadets in myCivil air patrol squadron as an aerospace education project. The world has a funnyway of traveling in circles, but i think its important we never forget ourrootsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I served for 17 years as a KC-135 crew chief, four of them at Beale working inthe SR-71 program. Now I am building a Pietenpol, along with the cadets in myCivil air patrol squadron as an aerospace education project. The world has a funnyway of traveling in circles, but i think its important we never forget ourrootsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
> Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By:> kbosley(at)comcast.net
Where are you located now. Sounds like a great project for the kids. If you are still on the west coast we would like to have you be part of the west coast piet group. Vic 414MV Central California > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Where are you located now. Sounds like a great project for the kids. If you are still on the west coast we would like to have you be part of the west coast piet group. Vic 414MV Central California > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By: "regchief"
> > Hello everyone,> > I have an radiator for sale that I am not going to use for my Pietenpol engine > > The approximate size is 14.5. X 19 x 2> > I would like $35 plus shipping for it.> > Just call or email if you are Interested> > Bryce 405-748-0781> 1rciokc(at)gmail.com> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
> > Hello everyone,> > I have an radiator for sale that I am not going to use for my Pietenpol engine > > The approximate size is 14.5. X 19 x 2> > I would like $35 plus shipping for it.> > Just call or email if you are Interested> > Bryce 405-748-0781> 1rciokc(at)gmail.com> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By: V Groah
Hey Vic, I have been back in Colorado for over a year now, but surely do miss being inCalifornia. Mike had given me the idea if i ever did some building with cadets,to let them sign the ribs they help make with a pen, so there names will foreverbe in the plane. I brought in the plans and my rib jig at a december meeting,and the kids eyes were like saucers. I hope to be ready to build some ribsby the fourth meeting of this month, to keep the kids interested. We hopeto visit California more often , Lord permitting, and maybe get back to the nextwest coast reunion. It was great meeting all you folks.KellyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hey Vic, I have been back in Colorado for over a year now, but surely do miss being inCalifornia. Mike had given me the idea if i ever did some building with cadets,to let them sign the ribs they help make with a pen, so there names will foreverbe in the plane. I brought in the plans and my rib jig at a december meeting,and the kids eyes were like saucers. I hope to be ready to build some ribsby the fourth meeting of this month, to keep the kids interested. We hopeto visit California more often , Lord permitting, and maybe get back to the nextwest coast reunion. It was great meeting all you folks.KellyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
> Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By:> kbosley(at)comcast.net
We missed you last year=2C had hoped everything was good with you. Hope you have a good job in Colorado and are able to spend time with the family. It must have been hard to be appart so much. Keep us up to date and keep in touch. Vic=2C Ps Mike has about 35 hours on the Piet now. I will get to fly next spring. Will have to watch the fuel level to stay within gross with my bulk. VG> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
We missed you last year=2C had hoped everything was good with you. Hope you have a good job in Colorado and are able to spend time with the family. It must have been hard to be appart so much. Keep us up to date and keep in touch. Vic=2C Ps Mike has about 35 hours on the Piet now. I will get to fly next spring. Will have to watch the fuel level to stay within gross with my bulk. VG> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By: "C N Campbell"
"bragging" ? Are you kidding! Jack is the most humble guy on this list! But,heck, it's hard to be humble when you can cook brats like Jack.Jack you are da Man!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
"bragging" ? Are you kidding! Jack is the most humble guy on this list! But,heck, it's hard to be humble when you can cook brats like Jack.Jack you are da Man!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pics of BHP #10 Model T powered 1st "Sky Scout"
Original Posted By: John Franklin
Greetings, All: Today, I will be checking on the attempt at a first print made here in Taiwan fromone negative of this set I found. It's a pic of the model aircraft Orrin C.built in the early-30s. Let's hope this works... If so, then I will be offering prints of the two pics of Orrin C. Hoopman's B-4-T#10718 to Piet-People in the "old-fashioned way," by "mail order"... (justlike the drawings were offered!) Due to the circumstances, I'm placing this activityin God's Hands. I request only that you send a check for payment in whateveramount you think meets your needs for prints, your financial circumstances,and your generosity (please include your mailing address) to my mother inthe USA. We are in touch regularly; she will simply deposit the funds into myaccount in Maine, and make sure I receive your request. This will save all thehassles of international payment processing. Maxine Stanwood 467 Wyman Rd. Milbridge ME 04658 (207) 546-2405 I think you will all enjoy seeing the "original, Model T powered, Sky Scout", completewith fuselage logo, tail number, and a spinner on its nose.UPDATE: The test print (a glossy) seems to have come out well enough. I'm readyto go... Anybody want prints? Please, also specify the size; 8x10 maximum formailing.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 18:15:30 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Greetings, All: Today, I will be checking on the attempt at a first print made here in Taiwan fromone negative of this set I found. It's a pic of the model aircraft Orrin C.built in the early-30s. Let's hope this works... If so, then I will be offering prints of the two pics of Orrin C. Hoopman's B-4-T#10718 to Piet-People in the "old-fashioned way," by "mail order"... (justlike the drawings were offered!) Due to the circumstances, I'm placing this activityin God's Hands. I request only that you send a check for payment in whateveramount you think meets your needs for prints, your financial circumstances,and your generosity (please include your mailing address) to my mother inthe USA. We are in touch regularly; she will simply deposit the funds into myaccount in Maine, and make sure I receive your request. This will save all thehassles of international payment processing. Maxine Stanwood 467 Wyman Rd. Milbridge ME 04658 (207) 546-2405 I think you will all enjoy seeing the "original, Model T powered, Sky Scout", completewith fuselage logo, tail number, and a spinner on its nose.UPDATE: The test print (a glossy) seems to have come out well enough. I'm readyto go... Anybody want prints? Please, also specify the size; 8x10 maximum formailing.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 18:15:30 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Pietenpol-List: Re: Aviation Ground School
Original Posted By: "onedgerc"
UPDATE:First attempt at printing = Not as clear as I would like. Will have to try again.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aviation Ground School
UPDATE:First attempt at printing = Not as clear as I would like. Will have to try again.--------Pietenpol's Forever!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aviation Ground School
Original Posted By: "Clif Dawson"
I highly recommend Red Stewart Airfrield for your flight training. I started flyingthere back in 1993. At that time they had 4 J-3, Champ, T-craft, couple 150's, 172, and a couple other airplanes. In my opinion you can't ask for a moreinteresting experience. I started flying the J-3 Cub and then progressed tothe C-150 to get my Private License. I was 18 years old and it was a perfectplace for someone like me. They gave me a job in the summer time. I washed planesand mowed many acres of grass, On my first day of work they had me run acrossthe airport and asked a guy for some prop wash ( which was the newbie joke).LOL, but what could have been better at that age. It's a family ran businessthat has been there since 1946. When you stop into the airport you will morethan likely meet Cubby, Kathy, Emerson, Sara,and Dink. Many of my friends learnedto fly at Red's and we can't recommend it enough to all the new comers andthe ones that want to learn something about grass roots taildraggers.Red Stewart's doesn't have a 141 program so the VA and GI bill's will not work.Going to a flight school like Wright Brothers isn't a bad thing. You can getyour ratings fast and once you get finished with all your training, going to RedStewart's will be a breeze.If you live closer to Columbus. You can check out See Aviation at the CenterburgAirport. Bill See has 2-3 very nice Champs and a C-172. He specializes in Tailwheelinstruction. Bill Built a nice bunk house for people that traveled tohis airport for instruction. Shad also keeps his Pietenpol at this airport.Here is a picture of one of Waynesvilles/ Red Stewart Cub's/ on skis..a little long winded, sorryDeweyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/wayn ... __________
I highly recommend Red Stewart Airfrield for your flight training. I started flyingthere back in 1993. At that time they had 4 J-3, Champ, T-craft, couple 150's, 172, and a couple other airplanes. In my opinion you can't ask for a moreinteresting experience. I started flying the J-3 Cub and then progressed tothe C-150 to get my Private License. I was 18 years old and it was a perfectplace for someone like me. They gave me a job in the summer time. I washed planesand mowed many acres of grass, On my first day of work they had me run acrossthe airport and asked a guy for some prop wash ( which was the newbie joke).LOL, but what could have been better at that age. It's a family ran businessthat has been there since 1946. When you stop into the airport you will morethan likely meet Cubby, Kathy, Emerson, Sara,and Dink. Many of my friends learnedto fly at Red's and we can't recommend it enough to all the new comers andthe ones that want to learn something about grass roots taildraggers.Red Stewart's doesn't have a 141 program so the VA and GI bill's will not work.Going to a flight school like Wright Brothers isn't a bad thing. You can getyour ratings fast and once you get finished with all your training, going to RedStewart's will be a breeze.If you live closer to Columbus. You can check out See Aviation at the CenterburgAirport. Bill See has 2-3 very nice Champs and a C-172. He specializes in Tailwheelinstruction. Bill Built a nice bunk house for people that traveled tohis airport for instruction. Shad also keeps his Pietenpol at this airport.Here is a picture of one of Waynesvilles/ Red Stewart Cub's/ on skis..a little long winded, sorryDeweyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/wayn ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aviation Ground School
Original Posted By: Matthew
Here in Canuk Land there are four possibilies,Basic UL, Advanced UL, Recreational andPrivate. In the advanced UL you can fly twoseat AC BUT you have to have a full medical( class3) to do so. I discovered the Reccyonly requires the class 4 self declared med!You can fly exactly as with a full Privateexcept for two things, only one pax allowedand no flying outside Canada. Since I'mclosing in rapidly on 70 and already have along unused Private ( 1962 ) why take achance with a full med if I don't have to. SoI've been flying 3 yrs now downsized to reccy.Oh, and have never flown one of them flyingthingies with the little wheel on the front. :-)What's up with that?ClifNature gave man two ends.One to sit on and one to think with.Ever since, man's success has beendependent on the one he uses most ----- Original Message -----
Here in Canuk Land there are four possibilies,Basic UL, Advanced UL, Recreational andPrivate. In the advanced UL you can fly twoseat AC BUT you have to have a full medical( class3) to do so. I discovered the Reccyonly requires the class 4 self declared med!You can fly exactly as with a full Privateexcept for two things, only one pax allowedand no flying outside Canada. Since I'mclosing in rapidly on 70 and already have along unused Private ( 1962 ) why take achance with a full med if I don't have to. SoI've been flying 3 yrs now downsized to reccy.Oh, and have never flown one of them flyingthingies with the little wheel on the front. :-)What's up with that?ClifNature gave man two ends.One to sit on and one to think with.Ever since, man's success has beendependent on the one he uses most ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aviation Ground School
Original Posted By: "onedgerc"
I have pretty much the same story. Went down there when I was 18 and soloed within 8 days of getting there. Loved every second of it. Helped launch gliders, washed many planes including a greasy old stearman. The folks there are the nicest people you'd meet. All the instructors are 10,000+ hr pilots so they're sure to teach you right. When I was getting ready for my written test a guy promised me an aerobatic flight in the stearman if I passed. Probably the best ride of my life. He even let me do a loop.....I would recommend you do all your PPL training there as well.Charles B----- Original Message -----
I have pretty much the same story. Went down there when I was 18 and soloed within 8 days of getting there. Loved every second of it. Helped launch gliders, washed many planes including a greasy old stearman. The folks there are the nicest people you'd meet. All the instructors are 10,000+ hr pilots so they're sure to teach you right. When I was getting ready for my written test a guy promised me an aerobatic flight in the stearman if I passed. Probably the best ride of my life. He even let me do a loop.....I would recommend you do all your PPL training there as well.Charles B----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fin and rudder drain holes
Original Posted By: Greg Cardinal
Santiago,Greg's post reminded me of that deluge. My Piet's fuse was filled with water. I had to lift the tail high in order for it to drain. Now I have fabricated a cover that extends from the prop to aft of the pilot pit for such occations. The quote from the famous Axel Olsson seems appropriate here again......"I didn't like it much"Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----
Santiago,Greg's post reminded me of that deluge. My Piet's fuse was filled with water. I had to lift the tail high in order for it to drain. Now I have fabricated a cover that extends from the prop to aft of the pilot pit for such occations. The quote from the famous Axel Olsson seems appropriate here again......"I didn't like it much"Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Original Posted By: "regchief"
> > As a former USAF officer (non-rated) I am completely humbled by this> officer's account. It's in MS Word so I hope the photos will transmit.> > Allan Macklem> > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
> > As a former USAF officer (non-rated) I am completely humbled by this> officer's account. It's in MS Word so I hope the photos will transmit.> > Allan Macklem> > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: USAF SR-71
Pietenpol-List: Small Radiator for sale
Original Posted By: Bryce Reid
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> > > I served for 17 years as a KC-135 crew chief=2C four of them at Beale working in the SR-71 program. Now I am building a Pietenpol=2C along with the cadets in my Civil air patrol squadron as an aerospace education project. The world has a funny way of traveling in circles=2C but i think its important we never forget our roots> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 668#391668> > > > > > > ============================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Small Radiator for sale
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> > > I served for 17 years as a KC-135 crew chief=2C four of them at Beale working in the SR-71 program. Now I am building a Pietenpol=2C along with the cadets in my Civil air patrol squadron as an aerospace education project. The world has a funny way of traveling in circles=2C but i think its important we never forget our roots> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 668#391668> > > > > > > ============================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Small Radiator for sale
Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update
Original Posted By: "dwilson"
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> > > Hey Vic=2C> I have been back in Colorado for over a year now=2C but surely do miss being in California. Mike had given me the idea if i ever did some building with cadets=2C to let them sign the ribs they help make with a pen=2C so there names will forever be in the plane. I brought in the plans and my rib jig at a december meeting=2C and the kids eyes were like saucers. I hope to be ready to build some ribs by the fourth meeting of this month=2C to keep the kids interested. We hope to visit California more often =2C Lord permitting=2C and maybe get back to the next west coast reunion. It was great meeting all you folks.> > Kelly> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 679#391679> > > > > > > ============================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> > > Hey Vic=2C> I have been back in Colorado for over a year now=2C but surely do miss being in California. Mike had given me the idea if i ever did some building with cadets=2C to let them sign the ribs they help make with a pen=2C so there names will forever be in the plane. I brought in the plans and my rib jig at a december meeting=2C and the kids eyes were like saucers. I hope to be ready to build some ribs by the fourth meeting of this month=2C to keep the kids interested. We hope to visit California more often =2C Lord permitting=2C and maybe get back to the next west coast reunion. It was great meeting all you folks.> > Kelly> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 679#391679> > > > > > > ============================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stud Update