Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Thanks Jack!ChuckRaleigh NCRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Hi - Here are a few photos of progress on the rebuild. Also one of me & Shelleyin front of Gary's airplane from June. Thanks to Gary for letting me fly it.We attended the West Coast Piet gathering & had a great time.A couple of things not apparent from the photos: the engine ran at Corvair College24 last November, the fuel tank is done, and I bought a beautifully craftedengine mount from William Wynne which is sitting in the garage ready for installation.Today is the one year anniversary of the accident. We're blessed beyond belief.My personal recovery has been nothing short of miraculous. The support fromthis group has been extraordinary. Many of you have been extremely generousand helpful and we appreciate it. Shelley's mentioned we won't make Brodhead this year due to work commitments. We tried, I promise. We'll do our best next year. In the meantime, know thatwe're with you in spirit and give each other hugs for us.Thank you for your love and friendship.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeRebuilding NX899KPAustin/San Marcos, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Hi - Here are a few photos of progress on the rebuild. Also one of me & Shelleyin front of Gary's airplane from June. Thanks to Gary for letting me fly it.We attended the West Coast Piet gathering & had a great time.A couple of things not apparent from the photos: the engine ran at Corvair College24 last November, the fuel tank is done, and I bought a beautifully craftedengine mount from William Wynne which is sitting in the garage ready for installation.Today is the one year anniversary of the accident. We're blessed beyond belief.My personal recovery has been nothing short of miraculous. The support fromthis group has been extraordinary. Many of you have been extremely generousand helpful and we appreciate it. Shelley's mentioned we won't make Brodhead this year due to work commitments. We tried, I promise. We'll do our best next year. In the meantime, know thatwe're with you in spirit and give each other hugs for us.Thank you for your love and friendship.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeRebuilding NX899KPAustin/San Marcos, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: kevinpurtee
Beautiful Kevin. Can't believe all the progress in one year. Praising God for the outcome. We'll all miss you and Shelley. Douwe Blumberg, Gene Rambo, Will Rambo, Jack Phillips and Matt Paxon are fix'in to pass through here on Wednesday. Douwe is heading for Brodhead right away. Gene and the rest will sack-out over here till early Thursday morning, then on to Brodhead with our four Piets!Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL. (Now)-----Original Message-----
Beautiful Kevin. Can't believe all the progress in one year. Praising God for the outcome. We'll all miss you and Shelley. Douwe Blumberg, Gene Rambo, Will Rambo, Jack Phillips and Matt Paxon are fix'in to pass through here on Wednesday. Douwe is heading for Brodhead right away. Gene and the rest will sack-out over here till early Thursday morning, then on to Brodhead with our four Piets!Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL. (Now)-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: Lion Mason
Mary & I are looking forward to seeing you again!Patrick HoytN63PZRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Mary & I are looking forward to seeing you again!Patrick HoytN63PZRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By:> kevinpurtee
Hi Dan where are y'all leaving from and when? I tried yesterday bit didn't get very far. I still weathered In here in Lagrange and will try again tomorrow. GardinerSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 22, 2013, at 10:14 AM, helspersew(at)aol.com wrote:> Beautiful Kevin. Can't believe all the progress in one year. Praising God for the outcome. We'll all miss you and Shelley.> > Douwe Blumberg, Gene Rambo, Will Rambo, Jack Phillips and Matt Paxon are fix'in to pass through here on Wednesday. Douwe is heading for Brodhead right away. Gene and the rest will sack-out over here till early Thursday morning, then on to Brodhead with our four Piets!> > Dan Helsper> Poplar Grove, IL. (Now)> > > -----Original Message-----
Hi Dan where are y'all leaving from and when? I tried yesterday bit didn't get very far. I still weathered In here in Lagrange and will try again tomorrow. GardinerSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 22, 2013, at 10:14 AM, helspersew(at)aol.com wrote:> Beautiful Kevin. Can't believe all the progress in one year. Praising God for the outcome. We'll all miss you and Shelley.> > Douwe Blumberg, Gene Rambo, Will Rambo, Jack Phillips and Matt Paxon are fix'in to pass through here on Wednesday. Douwe is heading for Brodhead right away. Gene and the rest will sack-out over here till early Thursday morning, then on to Brodhead with our four Piets!> > Dan Helsper> Poplar Grove, IL. (Now)> > > -----Original Message-----
> Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: Robert Rice
Re: Pietenpol-List: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: Lion Mason
Gardiner,I am in Poplar Grove Airport C77. The grand plan is to leave from here early Thursday morning. It is only 28 naut. miles to Brodhead from here.Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL-----Original Message-----
Gardiner,I am in Poplar Grove Airport C77. The grand plan is to leave from here early Thursday morning. It is only 28 naut. miles to Brodhead from here.Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: Robert Rice
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress UNCLASSIFIEDAxle, Could the seat adjustments be made with the cushons? IE have the back cushonwedge shaped, thinner on top and thicker on bottom. And the front bottom cushonwedged shaped with more cushon to to the front. I will be doing cushions within 6 weeks.Steve D On 07/23/13, kevinpurtee wrote:> > Hi Dan - Here are the changes I've made/plan to make:> > - Gypsy Moth/Gary/Douwe fuel tank for more fuel > - Back seat tilted 2 farther aft for comfort> - Turtle deck raised to match instrument cowling to improve shoulder belt geometry> - Front seat seat belt attach points per Mike Cuy> - Lower landing gear a couple of inches and move forward a few inches in accordancewith Mueller W&B articles handling was never bad but changes should makeit better. Dimensions not solidified> - Raise front seat bottom front edge for (slightly) improved comfort per Shelleysrequest> - Clearance and reinforce front seat front panel, on the sides, for more footroom and more durability when my foot hits the wood.> > --------> Kevin "Axel" Purtee> Rebuilding NX899KP> Austin/San Marcos, TX> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 181#405181> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress UNCLASSIFIEDAxle, Could the seat adjustments be made with the cushons? IE have the back cushonwedge shaped, thinner on top and thicker on bottom. And the front bottom cushonwedged shaped with more cushon to to the front. I will be doing cushions within 6 weeks.Steve D On 07/23/13, kevinpurtee wrote:> > Hi Dan - Here are the changes I've made/plan to make:> > - Gypsy Moth/Gary/Douwe fuel tank for more fuel > - Back seat tilted 2 farther aft for comfort> - Turtle deck raised to match instrument cowling to improve shoulder belt geometry> - Front seat seat belt attach points per Mike Cuy> - Lower landing gear a couple of inches and move forward a few inches in accordancewith Mueller W&B articles handling was never bad but changes should makeit better. Dimensions not solidified> - Raise front seat bottom front edge for (slightly) improved comfort per Shelleysrequest> - Clearance and reinforce front seat front panel, on the sides, for more footroom and more durability when my foot hits the wood.> > --------> Kevin "Axel" Purtee> Rebuilding NX899KP> Austin/San Marcos, TX> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 181#405181> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Saturday is very busy with lots and lots going on. I'd say not a ton of folksleave sat, in fact, many don't even like oshkosh, and most of the planes don'tfly up there (it's not a super friendly nordo event...).Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Saturday is very busy with lots and lots going on. I'd say not a ton of folksleave sat, in fact, many don't even like oshkosh, and most of the planes don'tfly up there (it's not a super friendly nordo event...).Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: packing! UNCLASSIFIEDDouwe, You forgot to throw the joker out of your deck of cards. Looks well thoughtout.Reminds me of my Light Infantry days. If you want it you have to carry it. We wouldcarefully consider each item. Playing cards were cut in half. Toilet paperwas taken off of the roll (Cardboard adds up). Full sized sleeping mats werecut down so that they just fit under your torso, three foot long and 15 incheswide. Unless it was dangerous cold, no sleeping bag, just a poncho and lightquilted liner. You could cuddle with a buddy for warmth. When MRE's (combat rations)were issued you went through it and only took the items you eat. No needin carrying something I will throw away. No tent, that is what a poncho isfor.Blue Skies,Steve D"Fight light and freeze at night! On 07/23/13, Douwe Blumberg wrote:> Here's my final "aircamping" load.> > It squirreled away pretty well. Build lots of cubbies, even if they're> small, they'll get log books and fuel testers out of the way. > > The rucksack is seat-belted into the front seat. The tie-down bag is tied> to the front rudder pedals which are disconnected for this trip. Tools,> charts, oil, cleaning stuff and my jacket up front in the storage area ahead> of the passenger's panel. Lightweight but bulky items such as my sleeping> bag, pillows and cockpit covers go in the storage box I built behind the> cockpit. Roomy, but it's obviously only for light stuff.> > FUN STUFF!!!> > Except for a decent headwind all the way up (and back it looks like!!) WX> looks ok for an early departure. I'm praying for no fog this morning so I> can get out of here and beat some of the wind.> > DouweUNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: packing! UNCLASSIFIEDDouwe, You forgot to throw the joker out of your deck of cards. Looks well thoughtout.Reminds me of my Light Infantry days. If you want it you have to carry it. We wouldcarefully consider each item. Playing cards were cut in half. Toilet paperwas taken off of the roll (Cardboard adds up). Full sized sleeping mats werecut down so that they just fit under your torso, three foot long and 15 incheswide. Unless it was dangerous cold, no sleeping bag, just a poncho and lightquilted liner. You could cuddle with a buddy for warmth. When MRE's (combat rations)were issued you went through it and only took the items you eat. No needin carrying something I will throw away. No tent, that is what a poncho isfor.Blue Skies,Steve D"Fight light and freeze at night! On 07/23/13, Douwe Blumberg wrote:> Here's my final "aircamping" load.> > It squirreled away pretty well. Build lots of cubbies, even if they're> small, they'll get log books and fuel testers out of the way. > > The rucksack is seat-belted into the front seat. The tie-down bag is tied> to the front rudder pedals which are disconnected for this trip. Tools,> charts, oil, cleaning stuff and my jacket up front in the storage area ahead> of the passenger's panel. Lightweight but bulky items such as my sleeping> bag, pillows and cockpit covers go in the storage box I built behind the> cockpit. Roomy, but it's obviously only for light stuff.> > FUN STUFF!!!> > Except for a decent headwind all the way up (and back it looks like!!) WX> looks ok for an early departure. I'm praying for no fog this morning so I> can get out of here and beat some of the wind.> > DouweUNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Well I tried again to get out of Georgia this morning but the clouds were downto the ground over the mountains and weather to the west and higher mountainsto the east. I flew back to Lagrange and now I am flying to Madison tomorrowon delta . Wish my Piet was IFR. I was in and out of the clouds from Lagrangeto just below Chattanooga when I did a 180 for back home. see ya,ll tomorrow.gardiner.Sent from my iPad MOn Jul 24, 2013, at 1:38 PM, Douwe wrote:> Dan met me when I landed. 28nm to go. Brodhead or bust!> > > > > > Sent from my iPhone> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress
Well I tried again to get out of Georgia this morning but the clouds were downto the ground over the mountains and weather to the west and higher mountainsto the east. I flew back to Lagrange and now I am flying to Madison tomorrowon delta . Wish my Piet was IFR. I was in and out of the clouds from Lagrangeto just below Chattanooga when I did a 180 for back home. see ya,ll tomorrow.gardiner.Sent from my iPad MOn Jul 24, 2013, at 1:38 PM, Douwe wrote:> Dan met me when I landed. 28nm to go. Brodhead or bust!> > > > > > Sent from my iPhone> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Update/Progress