Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
oh yeah...I figure that's worse case scenario. If there is any hint of gust's,forget it. Generally, if it's more than about a 10-12 knot x-wind, it ain't toofun anymore on paved surface...cafe time for me.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: BRAKES QUESTION?
Pietenpol-List: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]"
Hi everybody, looking for some input as to how often you guys use the brakes ina pietenpol for steering? i am at that stage of making a decision which way togo, and i am leaning toward having ONE brake lever on the stick just to lockthe brakes for run up and to stop if im going to crash into something on theground. Thoughts, pro and con please.--------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 ... __________
Hi everybody, looking for some input as to how often you guys use the brakes ina pietenpol for steering? i am at that stage of making a decision which way togo, and i am leaning toward having ONE brake lever on the stick just to lockthe brakes for run up and to stop if im going to crash into something on theground. Thoughts, pro and con please.--------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 ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Chris,I only use my brakes for steering when operating on the ground - never inflight. Sorry - couldn't resist. I use my brakes differentially any time I need to make a sharp turn and needto break the tailwheel into full swivel. And once it is in full swivel, youdefinitely need differential brakes or a lot of throttle, rudder and room toget it locked into steerable mode again.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
Chris,I only use my brakes for steering when operating on the ground - never inflight. Sorry - couldn't resist. I use my brakes differentially any time I need to make a sharp turn and needto break the tailwheel into full swivel. And once it is in full swivel, youdefinitely need differential brakes or a lot of throttle, rudder and room toget it locked into steerable mode again.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "tools"
We have Cub brakes used only for run up. I have used them to stop a few times andbecause they're so soft, you can mash on them all you want and not feel anytendencies towards flipping.We never turn into a tight spot as it's just easier to pick up the 25 lb tail andplace the plane where we want.RobSent from my iPadOn Jan 22, 2013, at 1:03 PM, "Chris Rusch" wrote:> > Hi everybody, looking for some input as to how often you guys use the brakesin a pietenpol for steering? i am at that stage of making a decision which wayto go, and i am leaning toward having ONE brake lever on the stick just to lockthe brakes for run up and to stop if im going to crash into something on theground. Thoughts, pro and con please.> > --------> NX321LR> Fully Assembled> Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.> Wings covered and primed, one painted> Mitsubishi Powered> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 888#392888> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
We have Cub brakes used only for run up. I have used them to stop a few times andbecause they're so soft, you can mash on them all you want and not feel anytendencies towards flipping.We never turn into a tight spot as it's just easier to pick up the 25 lb tail andplace the plane where we want.RobSent from my iPadOn Jan 22, 2013, at 1:03 PM, "Chris Rusch" wrote:> > Hi everybody, looking for some input as to how often you guys use the brakesin a pietenpol for steering? i am at that stage of making a decision which wayto go, and i am leaning toward having ONE brake lever on the stick just to lockthe brakes for run up and to stop if im going to crash into something on theground. Thoughts, pro and con please.> > --------> NX321LR> Fully Assembled> Tail assembly and ailerons covered and painted.> Wings covered and primed, one painted> Mitsubishi Powered> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 888#392888> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "Dick N"
I dunno, the handbrake on the stick is kinda cool!That's all I've got, one actuator for both wheels, I've never found myself wantingfor more. It does have it's limitations, but in this genre, not really noticeable.Not a lot of plumbing, easy to maintain, affordable, easy to install. I've gotno complaints.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I dunno, the handbrake on the stick is kinda cool!That's all I've got, one actuator for both wheels, I've never found myself wantingfor more. It does have it's limitations, but in this genre, not really noticeable.Not a lot of plumbing, easy to maintain, affordable, easy to install. I've gotno complaints.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
ChrisCheck out the Harley Davidson Duo glide actuater. It will mount on the stick and has plenty of braking power for operating both cylinders. I have one of those the only problem I have tun into is I cut off the handle a bitDick N.----- Original Message -----
ChrisCheck out the Harley Davidson Duo glide actuater. It will mount on the stick and has plenty of braking power for operating both cylinders. I have one of those the only problem I have tun into is I cut off the handle a bitDick N.----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
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Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Thanks for all the input! I think I'm going to run with the hand brake for now....ifduriing taxi tests i dont like it, i will add something more elaborate.--------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 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
Thanks for all the input! I think I'm going to run with the hand brake for now....ifduriing taxi tests i dont like it, i will add something more elaborate.--------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 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: BRAKES QUESTION?
Original Posted By: "Robert Dewenter"
The only problem that I can see with the single lever brake is that it would likelybe very difficult to make sure that the braking action on each wheel is thesame. If you're using the brakes to hold the plane for a mag check, it willprobably be okay, but if you're trying to stop the plane from rolling into somethingelse, and one wheel brakes more than the other, you might end up in amess. Food for thought.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
The only problem that I can see with the single lever brake is that it would likelybe very difficult to make sure that the braking action on each wheel is thesame. If you're using the brakes to hold the plane for a mag check, it willprobably be okay, but if you're trying to stop the plane from rolling into somethingelse, and one wheel brakes more than the other, you might end up in amess. Food for thought.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________