Original Posted By: Alan Swanson
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: misc. questions>Could anyone offer words of wisdom on these items?>>1. Steerable tailwheel versus free swiveling .>2. Al. cladding on the firewall and tray behind engine. Some pictures look>like this is not a universal practice.>3. How to keep axle from turning if you use brakes on the Jenny style gear.>4. A good source for refurbished or new radiators for the Ford powered>Piet.>5. Projects near Kalama, Wa. for possible visitation.>>Thanks>>Phil Phillips>________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: misc. questions
Pietenpol-List: Re: misc. questions
Original Posted By: Phil Phillips
I have several ideas about anti-rotation devices for Jenny style gear withbrakes, but I would also like input from those who have done it before. Iacquired a length of 1 1/2 4130 last evening so I guess that decides whichgear style.How do you get away from the firewall requirement and why would you wanttoo?J Mc-----Original Message-----
I have several ideas about anti-rotation devices for Jenny style gear withbrakes, but I would also like input from those who have done it before. Iacquired a length of 1 1/2 4130 last evening so I guess that decides whichgear style.How do you get away from the firewall requirement and why would you wanttoo?J Mc-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: misc. questions
Original Posted By: "David B. Schober"
Phil Phillips wrote:> > Could anyone offer words of wisdom on these items?> > 1. Steerable tailwheel versus free swiveling .Since I'm a low time tailwheel pilot I like my steerable tailwheel - it helps keep me straight in a cross wind.> 2. Al. cladding on the firewall and tray behind engine. > Some pictures look like this is not a universal practice.You mean no fire shield? In a wood plane I'd like all the protection I can get. I have one behind my A-65 but I'm not familiar with the Ford installations.Just my 0.01 cent worth...Ktm________________________________________________________________________________
Phil Phillips wrote:> > Could anyone offer words of wisdom on these items?> > 1. Steerable tailwheel versus free swiveling .Since I'm a low time tailwheel pilot I like my steerable tailwheel - it helps keep me straight in a cross wind.> 2. Al. cladding on the firewall and tray behind engine. > Some pictures look like this is not a universal practice.You mean no fire shield? In a wood plane I'd like all the protection I can get. I have one behind my A-65 but I'm not familiar with the Ford installations.Just my 0.01 cent worth...Ktm________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: misc. questions
Original Posted By: jmcnarry(at)techplus.com (John McNarry)
Could anyone offer words of wisdom on these items?1. Steerable tailwheel versus free swiveling .2. Al. cladding on the firewall and tray behind engine. Some pictures looklike this is not a universal practice.3. How to keep axle from turning if you use brakes on the Jenny style gear.4. A good source for refurbished or new radiators for the Ford poweredPiet.5. Projects near Kalama, Wa. for possible visitation.ThanksPhil Phillips________________________________________________________________________________
Could anyone offer words of wisdom on these items?1. Steerable tailwheel versus free swiveling .2. Al. cladding on the firewall and tray behind engine. Some pictures looklike this is not a universal practice.3. How to keep axle from turning if you use brakes on the Jenny style gear.4. A good source for refurbished or new radiators for the Ford poweredPiet.5. Projects near Kalama, Wa. for possible visitation.ThanksPhil Phillips________________________________________________________________________________