Pietenpol-List: Jim Boyer's 1st start-up

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:25 pm

Original Posted By: Rick Schreiber
Jim,Here's a You Tube link: http://youtu.be/uBEtPuWBTjI It was a great day, but I had your 9/16" wrench in my back pocket! I feel soMarkle-esk....Gary BootheNX308MB________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:42:58 -0600

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:45 pm

Original Posted By: Rick Schreiber

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:59 pm

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Congrats Jim!!!! Having it running is a great feeling as it seems to make ita living creature. It's alive!Mike GroahOn Mar 8, 2013, at 7:25 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote:> > Jim,> > Here's a You Tube link: http://youtu.be/uBEtPuWBTjI > > It was a great day, but I had your 9/16" wrench in my back pocket! I feel so> Markle-esk....> > Gary Boothe> NX308MB> > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:03 pm

Original Posted By: "caldwrl"
Congratulations, Jim! Thought maybe your wife would be in the front seat? Yourplane really looks great, good progress since I last saw it. Great workmanship!Ryan KrauseSent from my iPadOn Mar 8, 2013, at 7:25 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote:> > Jim,> > Here's a You Tube link: http://youtu.be/uBEtPuWBTjI > > It was a great day, but I had your 9/16" wrench in my back pocket! I feel so> Markle-esk....> > Gary Boothe> NX308MB> > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Corvair cowl

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:27 am

Original Posted By: JOSEPH SWITHIN
Gardner,Yes, I have a front starter and alternator (dynamo) per the typical William Wynnesetup. Very happy with it so far. Han's cowl design covers the starter quitenicely.Jack,The bolts I think you are referencing in center section are across the bottom ofboth spars to secure the fore an aft fuel tank supports. The supports are composedof a 1" sq. wood piece and a 3/4" alum. angle ( I notched the rear supportin the center for the fuel take off point. the front support is continuous).I am attaching a pic of the aft support.--------Robert CaldwellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc0 ... ______Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2013 04:35:09 -0800 (PST)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:49 am

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:51 am

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:54 am

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:09 am

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Robert,Your cowling looks great...personalized and aesthetic! Well done, buddy!GarySent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2013, at 4:27 AM, "caldwrl" wrote:> > Gardner,> > Yes, I have a front starter and alternator (dynamo) per the typical William Wynnesetup. Very happy with it so far. Han's cowl design covers the starterquite nicely.> > Jack,> > The bolts I think you are referencing in center section are across the bottomof both spars to secure the fore an aft fuel tank supports. The supports arecomposed of a 1" sq. wood piece and a 3/4" alum. angle ( I notched the rear supportin the center for the fuel take off point. the front support is continuous).I am attaching a pic of the aft support.> > --------> Robert Caldwell> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 923#395923> > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc00039a_169.jpg> > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jim Boyer's 1st start-up

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:11 am

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
Congrats, Jim.What an exciting day for you.By the way, your paint job looks a little rough. :)Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2013 19:59:36 +0000 (UTC)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:37 pm

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Congrats Jim, it's a good feeling to here that corvair run on your plane isn't it.wont be long now until you and your wife will be enjoying flights around the California country side.Randy BushNX294RBSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Jim Boyer wrote:> Hi Bill,> > Just got out of the garage this morning from painting it a medium gray color; not saying what the final paint job may be but who knows it might end up anothe black and something Piet!> > The paint job at first engine start was a little on the weird side, have to admit it.> > > > It really is a great feeling to see and hear it run...finally.> > Thanks,> > Jim B.> > > > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:00 pm

Original Posted By: V Groah
Yes, Jim. Broke my hip exactly 6weeks ago, but have been flying for the past three weeks. Just short flights, but it is still lying!Your plane looks beautiful. Guess I had better quit building mine, all you guys are putting me to shame!I will be going to the EAA Workshop for fabric covering in Watsonville on March 23-24. Hope what I learn will help me do as nice a Job as you have one. Maybe I will have to take lessons from you and Gary.Thanks,RaySent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2013, at 7:54 AM, Jim Boyer wrote:> Thanks Ray; no Arlene took a run down to pick up some stuff at the drug store and when she got back we were just shutting it down.> > > > Gary told me you broke your hip; sorry to hear that and hope you are up and around soon. I thought the guys were coming up to see you but Gary said no you had gotten hurt.> > Get well soon.> > Jim> > > > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:01 pm

Original Posted By: rbush96589(at)aol.com
So happy to see the great progress Jim!!! Looks like you are going the latex finish route. Sure is easier and less expensive. They say it is easier to repair as well. Looks like you will be flying by west coast Piet time in June but may not have the 40 flown off to make the trip. Good for you!!!Vic NX414MVSubject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jim Boyer's 1st start-up

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:04 pm

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT, CHT PERFECT!!________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: FIRST FLIGHT OF THE SEASON

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:09 pm

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
Douwe,That is an awesome photo! Just the start of a great flying season. Looking forward to seeing you at Brodhead. Should be a record year!Dan HelsperPuryear, TN.-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:13 pm

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Douse,Very nice picture. I especially like how the side pipes show up.Rick SchreiberValparaiso. INSent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2013, at 6:04 PM, Douwe Blumberg wrote:> > > > > > > BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT, CHT PERFECT!!> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:31 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Beautiful, Douwe!!!Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:08 pm

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:53 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:56 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:56 pm

Original Posted By: boyerjrb(at)comcast.net

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:02 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:36 pm

Original Posted By: V Groah
You will probably be to Fraiser Lake this year, at least one more for me, maybe two. Think I will paint my entire plane with flat black latex paint so it cannot be seen very well! See you at the FLYIN, if not before!RayPS. Thanks for the kind words.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Jim Boyer wrote:> HI Ray,> > Don't stop, keep it going. My PIet is standoff scale like we use to make in RC model airplanes. When I get it done and go to our west coast gathering I will park at the far end of Gary's and Mike's Piets.> > I have a feeling your Sky Scout will look just like your Wiex (howevery you spell it); i.e. beautiful!> > Cheers,> > Jim> > > > > > 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D> ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:52 pm

Original Posted By: boyerjrb(at)comcast.net
Remember=2C on the color=2C you only have to please yourself. If you two like it then it is just perfect!!! Looking forward to seeing you again. VGDate: Sun=2C 10 Mar 2013 01:56:48 +0000

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:19 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack"
>When I get it done and go to our west coast gathering>I will park at the far end of Gary's and Mike's Piets.Well=2C I'll park Scout down past everybody else's airplanesand maybe around the corner behind the hangar. Nothing fancy=2Cbut it flies and it sure is fun. I never have to worry aboutpeople scratching the finish or anything tarnishing theairplane=2C either. It's just not a fancy airplane and itwon't win any workmanship awards.Oscar ZunigaMedford=2C ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 power ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:25 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
OK, we now have a section for all the planes that are not up for judgement, just fun flying! It's all about the love affair between the owner/flyer, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.You guys make me feel better, thanks!Ray KrauseBuilding Sky Scout, Fraiser Lake, 2014...... Maybe.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 10, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Oscar Zuniga wrote:> >When I get it done and go to our west coast gathering> >I will park at the far end of Gary's and Mike's Piets.> > Well, I'll park Scout down past everybody else's airplanes> and maybe around the corner behind the hangar. Nothing fancy,> but it flies and it sure is fun. I never have to worry about> people scratching the finish or anything tarnishing the> airplane, either. It's just not a fancy airplane and it> won't win any workmanship awards.> > Oscar Zuniga> Medford, OR> Air Camper NX41CC "Scout"> A75 power> > > > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:30:56 +0000 (UTC)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:32 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:46 am

Original Posted By: JOSEPH SWITHIN
Jim,Fantastic, During your final inspection, have the FAA or DAR include Frazeur Lakeas an approved airport to operate out of. Then you can join us for the gathering.Seems as though the last 3 or 4 Piets that have been completed in CA have beenCorvair powered. I hope I can keep up with you guys. I think you should createa sister group. The Corv-Air Force. I wonder what the Fuselage logo wouldlook like. Anyway, congratulations on the start up.Many Happy Landings ahead, You're on short final now.--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:48:08 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:57 am

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:05 pm

Original Posted By: santiago morete
Michael; I have not covered an actual airplane or any part of it, but I did constructa test frame of four equal panels, covered it with fabric, and appliedfour different finishes to compare their coverages and weight. The results aredocumented on my website, here:http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/paint/paint.htmlWhen I ran that test, I noticed the same apparent phenomenon that you have noticed;that the fabric goes a bit less taut after the latex paint is applied anddries. Not a scientific test, just an observation.I have not yet placed the test specimens out in the weather to let them 'age',but I still have them and should probably go ahead with that testing.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:41 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:03 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Thats great Santiago!It's looking great, very nice work--------Earl BrownI may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where Iintended to be.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:10 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Beautiful!Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:19 pm

Original Posted By: Michael Groah

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:37 pm

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
Congrats Jim=2C it's a good feeling to here that corvair run on your plane isn't it.wont be long now until you and your wife will be enjoying flights around the California country side.Randy BushNX294RBSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9=2C 2013=2C at 1:59 PM=2C Jim Boyer wrote:Hi Bill=2CJust got out of the garage this morning from painting it a medium gray color=3B not saying what the final paint job may be but who knows it might end up anothe black and something Piet!The paint job at first engine start was a little on the weird side=2C have to admit it.It really is a great feeling to see and hear it run...finally.Thanks=2CJim B.3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: FIRST FLIGHT OF THE SEASON

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