Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Spent the day with builders Chris Tracy and Mike Weaver. Chris, in front, aman of 6'3" stature, demonstrates the real reason for the FC-10 airfoil.Gary BootheNX308MB________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: FC-10, The Real Reason
Re: Pietenpol-List: FC-10, The Real Reason
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Is that Chris's plane? Beautiful!Thanks,Ray KrauseSent from my iPad> On Nov 9, 2013, at 6:57 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote:> > Spent the day with builders Chris Tracy and Mike Weaver. Chris, in front, a man of 6=993=9D stature, demonstrates the real reason for the FC-10 airfoil.> > Gary Boothe> NX308MB> > ________________________________________________________________________________
Is that Chris's plane? Beautiful!Thanks,Ray KrauseSent from my iPad> On Nov 9, 2013, at 6:57 PM, "Gary Boothe" wrote:> > Spent the day with builders Chris Tracy and Mike Weaver. Chris, in front, a man of 6=993=9D stature, demonstrates the real reason for the FC-10 airfoil.> > Gary Boothe> NX308MB> > ________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: FC-10, The Real Reason
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Mike Weaver=99s. He obviously loves to sand and varnish!Gary BootheNX308MB
Mike Weaver=99s. He obviously loves to sand and varnish!Gary BootheNX308MB
Pietenpol-List: Re: FC-10, The Real Reason
Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Jim,Don't forget 1/8" plywood for gussets.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FC-10, The Real Reason
Jim,Don't forget 1/8" plywood for gussets.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FC-10, The Real Reason
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: FC-10, The Real Reason
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of taildrags
Long story about his attach points...but all good now. Center section is wider,with a cutout.Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----
Long story about his attach points...but all good now. Center section is wider,with a cutout.Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Ken's setup
Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
Ken--your tire size and deck angle is exactly the same as my Pietenpol and it landslike a pussycat. The most enjoyabletaildragger I have ever flown. You're going to have a blast. Mike C.I've got 19" wheels. With Avon Speedmaster 2.75/3.00 tyres (yes, their British),the diameter is 25". Deck angle is 11 degrees. No landings to report. Cheers,Ken________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 13:33:24 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ken's setup
Ken--your tire size and deck angle is exactly the same as my Pietenpol and it landslike a pussycat. The most enjoyabletaildragger I have ever flown. You're going to have a blast. Mike C.I've got 19" wheels. With Avon Speedmaster 2.75/3.00 tyres (yes, their British),the diameter is 25". Deck angle is 11 degrees. No landings to report. Cheers,Ken________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 13:33:24 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Ken's setup
RE: Pietenpol-List: Ken's setup
Original Posted By: shad bell
Not only that Ken but I think you will find that the Pietenpol has excellent crosswind capabilities. I widenedmy landing gear (think end-to-end is 68") and have kind of a squat stance with only 12" from the ground to theaxel then another 12" from the axel to the belly.I would go on further to say that the Pietenpol handles (on a nice, calm, after work evening flight) nicer than anyCub or Champ I've ever flown. It also was a great platform to checkout the falls colors last Monday afternoonafter work!Mike C.[cid:image001.jpg(at)01CEDE2B.FCF8D910][cid:image002.jpg(at)01CEDE2B.FCF8D910]________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:20:11 -0800 (PST)
Not only that Ken but I think you will find that the Pietenpol has excellent crosswind capabilities. I widenedmy landing gear (think end-to-end is 68") and have kind of a squat stance with only 12" from the ground to theaxel then another 12" from the axel to the belly.I would go on further to say that the Pietenpol handles (on a nice, calm, after work evening flight) nicer than anyCub or Champ I've ever flown. It also was a great platform to checkout the falls colors last Monday afternoonafter work!Mike C.[cid:image001.jpg(at)01CEDE2B.FCF8D910][cid:image002.jpg(at)01CEDE2B.FCF8D910]________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:20:11 -0800 (PST)