Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
I have a solid 6" tail wheel on mine. Although not a Scott or Maule. Like theRV guys have. It works great on all surfaces. Asphalt, Grass, Dirt, Mud andSand. Tried them all. My buddies Maule tail wheel went flat this past weekend. He had to stuff it withrags and rope to get the plane home since he didn't have a spare tube withhim. Stuff to think about.--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
Well folks, good news! NX321LR took to the air last night for it first flight!!what a rush. I was very windy, but straight down the runway. All went well otherthan a little bit of coughing from my powerplant which just about gave mea heart attack.....but it smoothed out. Still analyzing why......im thinking somemoisture in the fuel tank that got mixed with the gas and found its way tothe carb. I am downloading videos as we speak so you all can see it. I had ago-pro mounted to the wing strut which shows the whole flight, its pretty cool!!Thanks for all the support thru the years!!Chris--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 09:18:23 -0500
Well folks, good news! NX321LR took to the air last night for it first flight!!what a rush. I was very windy, but straight down the runway. All went well otherthan a little bit of coughing from my powerplant which just about gave mea heart attack.....but it smoothed out. Still analyzing why......im thinking somemoisture in the fuel tank that got mixed with the gas and found its way tothe carb. I am downloading videos as we speak so you all can see it. I had ago-pro mounted to the wing strut which shows the whole flight, its pretty cool!!Thanks for all the support thru the years!!Chris--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 09:18:23 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Way to go, Chris! Looking forward to that video...Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----
Way to go, Chris! Looking forward to that video...Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Way to go, Chris! Great feeling, isn't it?Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
Way to go, Chris! Great feeling, isn't it?Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
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Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "AircamperN11MS"
One thing that will happen is the covering will pull in the top and bottom capstrips if not well braced. Remember that half the load of the shrinking coveringparallel to the leading edge will be on the root rib and the bow tip.--------Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
One thing that will happen is the covering will pull in the top and bottom capstrips if not well braced. Remember that half the load of the shrinking coveringparallel to the leading edge will be on the root rib and the bow tip.--------Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
I never look at the airspeed indicator less than 60 when I'm landing in any mode.If I'm three pointing, I slow in the flare to a 3 pt attitude, then let itdescend. However, I find that I run out of pitch authority at that point which makes sense...it basically stalls at that point. If I'm wheel landing, I slow to a slightly nose up attitude (somewhat more attitudethan when I get the tail up to accelerate quickly), then let it descend ontothe wheels. This gives me a comfortable amount of nose down available afterthe wheels touch to keep it on the ground.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
I never look at the airspeed indicator less than 60 when I'm landing in any mode.If I'm three pointing, I slow in the flare to a 3 pt attitude, then let itdescend. However, I find that I run out of pitch authority at that point which makes sense...it basically stalls at that point. If I'm wheel landing, I slow to a slightly nose up attitude (somewhat more attitudethan when I get the tail up to accelerate quickly), then let it descend ontothe wheels. This gives me a comfortable amount of nose down available afterthe wheels touch to keep it on the ground.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
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Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
AircamperN11MS wrote:> Chris,> > It looks and sounds terrific. I like it. The engine cutting out sounded a littlelike ignition to me. Very hard to tell without being there. Do the electricalgauges or volt gauge move when it does that? > > Can you prop it with the gear reduction unit? Just curious.That's the first time it ever hiccuped...so I don't know--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
AircamperN11MS wrote:> Chris,> > It looks and sounds terrific. I like it. The engine cutting out sounded a littlelike ignition to me. Very hard to tell without being there. Do the electricalgauges or volt gauge move when it does that? > > Can you prop it with the gear reduction unit? Just curious.That's the first time it ever hiccuped...so I don't know--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "Dick N"
I would like to try a different prop to get more rpm's out of ..I think it's rightat the bottom of the power band. It was at 2100 .... I think 2500 would bebetter--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I would like to try a different prop to get more rpm's out of ..I think it's rightat the bottom of the power band. It was at 2100 .... I think 2500 would bebetter--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: danhelsper(at)aol.com
Experimental Two-One Lima Romeo, that was excellent. The test period is therefor a reason; you'll figure out the hiccup and soon you'll be enjoying Pietenpolingtoo. Beautiful airplane, sweet engine, nearly perfect first flight.Watching the first flight video, I hope you could sense Mr. Pietenpol and Mr. Pobereznysmiling as they watched over your shoulder. This is exactly what theywanted.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Experimental Two-One Lima Romeo, that was excellent. The test period is therefor a reason; you'll figure out the hiccup and soon you'll be enjoying Pietenpolingtoo. Beautiful airplane, sweet engine, nearly perfect first flight.Watching the first flight video, I hope you could sense Mr. Pietenpol and Mr. Pobereznysmiling as they watched over your shoulder. This is exactly what theywanted.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
When I lived in Kentucky I met Jeff Faith and he was very nice to let me come visit,see his project and ask a ton of questions. Now I have moved to Kansas andlast night I was lucky enough to visit Jim Markle. I enjoyed visiting withJim and his Wife, left with some of Jim's extra parts and now know where Jim lives(Jim may get tired of seeing me) and it is just a couple of hours down theroad. This Pietenpol Group is like no other.ThanksWalter AllenRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
When I lived in Kentucky I met Jeff Faith and he was very nice to let me come visit,see his project and ask a ton of questions. Now I have moved to Kansas andlast night I was lucky enough to visit Jim Markle. I enjoyed visiting withJim and his Wife, left with some of Jim's extra parts and now know where Jim lives(Jim may get tired of seeing me) and it is just a couple of hours down theroad. This Pietenpol Group is like no other.ThanksWalter AllenRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "bdewenter"
Hi Dan, here are the video linkshttp://youtu.be/X_Kf1bcgPkshttp://youtu.be/_-mSFj3be2U[/quote]--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Hi Dan, here are the video linkshttp://youtu.be/X_Kf1bcgPkshttp://youtu.be/_-mSFj3be2U[/quote]--------NX321LRON THE FINAL PUSH!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
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Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Congrat Chris!! The Go-Pro on the strut sure makes a nice video!BrianSLC-UT________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:42:55 -0700 (PDT)
Congrat Chris!! The Go-Pro on the strut sure makes a nice video!BrianSLC-UT________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:42:55 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
Man Chris, what a GREAT report and accomplishment for both you and your test pilot. That guy did a great job flying and landing it even with the engine misses. Love the sound of the engine and looks of it and the overal plane is downright gorgeous. Way to go fella--nicely done!Mike C. in Ohio________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Man Chris, what a GREAT report and accomplishment for both you and your test pilot. That guy did a great job flying and landing it even with the engine misses. Love the sound of the engine and looks of it and the overal plane is downright gorgeous. Way to go fella--nicely done!Mike C. in Ohio________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Original Posted By: "scudrun"
Here is a video from last night.....pretty uneventful which is good!!http://youtu.be/WpnyU_sC85A--------NX321LRNow test flying!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****
Here is a video from last night.....pretty uneventful which is good!!http://youtu.be/WpnyU_sC85A--------NX321LRNow test flying!!Mitsubishi PoweredRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: ***FIRST FLIGHT ****