Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Anyone going to the Copperstate Fly-In this year?I'll edit so it won't archive after the fly-in. Replies probably shouldn't archive,as after the fly-in no one will care. I think I am biting the bullet andspending money I don't have so I can go. I might find a job prospect there, younever know.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Copperstate
Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "Bryan Reed"
Bryan - I'll 2nd Jack's comments on the wire wheels on concrete. Like Jack, I'vegot over two DOZEN hours in FBG with several HUNDRED landings on concrete.I've managed landings where the winds were strong enough to require someone tohold the airplane while I got out, during refuel, and when I got back in. Thosewinds were never straight down the runway, of course. The only issue I've had was with broken spokes. Seems I over-tightened them. We've apparently solved the problem by loosening them.I dragged a wingtip one time and the wheels didn't complain.I had the left gear come loose and dangle during a landing. The airplane endedup on top of the wheel. Again, the wheel showed no signs of distress.Drive on, my friend. Enjoy your pretty, tall, spoked wheels.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Bryan - I'll 2nd Jack's comments on the wire wheels on concrete. Like Jack, I'vegot over two DOZEN hours in FBG with several HUNDRED landings on concrete.I've managed landings where the winds were strong enough to require someone tohold the airplane while I got out, during refuel, and when I got back in. Thosewinds were never straight down the runway, of course. The only issue I've had was with broken spokes. Seems I over-tightened them. We've apparently solved the problem by loosening them.I dragged a wingtip one time and the wheels didn't complain.I had the left gear come loose and dangle during a landing. The airplane endedup on top of the wheel. Again, the wheel showed no signs of distress.Drive on, my friend. Enjoy your pretty, tall, spoked wheels.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "GliderMike"
Mike, I will be dropping in as a ground pounder Saturday. Will be driving in witha friend in his 1927 Bugatti (Replica). Are you planning on flying in? Bryan--------While I may not always be right, I apologize well.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Mike, I will be dropping in as a ground pounder Saturday. Will be driving in witha friend in his 1927 Bugatti (Replica). Are you planning on flying in? Bryan--------While I may not always be right, I apologize well.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "Bryan Reed"
I'm driving in. No place close to be able to launch my paraglider to be able tofly in!Ground pounding ought to be fun there. Nice and warm. I got back intothat a little bit after I moved to Utah, but couldn't stand the cold here.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
I'm driving in. No place close to be able to launch my paraglider to be able tofly in!Ground pounding ought to be fun there. Nice and warm. I got back intothat a little bit after I moved to Utah, but couldn't stand the cold here.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "GliderMike"
Mike, My cell is 602-826-2240. Give me a call if you go. I am 30-miles from Copperstate but have plenty of room if you wanted a place to stay. See ya, Bryan--------While I may not always be right, I apologize well.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Mike, My cell is 602-826-2240. Give me a call if you go. I am 30-miles from Copperstate but have plenty of room if you wanted a place to stay. See ya, Bryan--------While I may not always be right, I apologize well.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "Barry Davis"
Thanks Bryan, I've put your number in my phone book now. My number is 801-879-7124,so you'll know who from Utah is calling when I call! I plan to leave SLCthis afternoon, shortly after lunch. I plan to be at the fly in in time tomake the ultralight forum at noon tomorrow.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Thanks Bryan, I've put your number in my phone book now. My number is 801-879-7124,so you'll know who from Utah is calling when I call! I plan to leave SLCthis afternoon, shortly after lunch. I plan to be at the fly in in time tomake the ultralight forum at noon tomorrow.--------HOMEBUILDERWill WORK for SpruceLong flights, smooth air, and soft landings,GliderMike, aka Mike GlasgowRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "codycarter"
Well I made some phone calls and found out Cleveland bought out Gerdes. got holdof a Rep at Cleveland and he gave me a link to a website with a PDF file ofthe various brakes.looks like I have the parts in the right place. ordered a newO-ring kit from Aircraft Spruce. we'll see if it helps.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Well I made some phone calls and found out Cleveland bought out Gerdes. got holdof a Rep at Cleveland and he gave me a link to a website with a PDF file ofthe various brakes.looks like I have the parts in the right place. ordered a newO-ring kit from Aircraft Spruce. we'll see if it helps.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Copperstate
Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
I've been going for three years hoping to see a Pietenpol. I'd have to push minesince, as my 6 year old constantly reminds me, I need wings and a propeller.Maybe I'll get lucky and see a flying Piet in Arizona this year.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:21:29 +0000 (UTC)
I've been going for three years hoping to see a Pietenpol. I'd have to push minesince, as my 6 year old constantly reminds me, I need wings and a propeller.Maybe I'll get lucky and see a flying Piet in Arizona this year.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:21:29 +0000 (UTC)
Pietenpol-List: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "GNflyer"
Paul,So cool. Now I won't be the only one on the block with one. Make sure that youlube the spar where it pivots. Not a lot but maybe a couple times a year. Ilost the right side of mine in flight about 15 years ago. The spar broke andthere it went. No damage to anything else on the plane and I didn't find thatit was missing until the next pre-flight. It was easy to fix and has been troublefree since. You'll love it,--------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: Copperstate
Paul,So cool. Now I won't be the only one on the block with one. Make sure that youlube the spar where it pivots. Not a lot but maybe a couple times a year. Ilost the right side of mine in flight about 15 years ago. The spar broke andthere it went. No damage to anything else on the plane and I didn't find thatit was missing until the next pre-flight. It was easy to fix and has been troublefree since. You'll love it,--------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: Copperstate
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Anybody going to Casa Grande next weekend? I am still hoping to. kinda up to howthe wife gets to feeling. long 800 plus mile ride for her. anyway wonderingwhat kind of turn out there will be in real airplanes like ours. I guess the desertheat isn't real kind to wood structures if they aren't kept indoors. ifI go I'll probably try to take a few parts for th flymart if they have one.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Anybody going to Casa Grande next weekend? I am still hoping to. kinda up to howthe wife gets to feeling. long 800 plus mile ride for her. anyway wonderingwhat kind of turn out there will be in real airplanes like ours. I guess the desertheat isn't real kind to wood structures if they aren't kept indoors. ifI go I'll probably try to take a few parts for th flymart if they have one.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________