Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Gordon Brimhall
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Continental Engines>Before I get started on building my AirCamper I want to decide on aspecific>engine. If the cost is not too high, I would like to use the 85 h.p.>Continental.>Can anyone tell me what an overhauled 85 hp Continental would roughly run?>Has the track record for this engine been good? Would I be able tooverhaul>one myself? I believe someone already answered this but does the 85 havean>onboard starter? Also, is there an engine mount available for theAirCamper>to accept this engine? Has anyone used an O-200 on an AirCamper or would>this engine bring the C.G. too far out of range?>>>Jacob>>>Jacob________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Doug
Before I get started on building my AirCamper I want to decide on a specific engine. If the cost is not too high, I would like to use the 85 h.p. Continental.Can anyone tell me what an overhauled 85 hp Continental would roughly run? Has the track record for this engine been good? Would I be able to overhaul one myself? I believe someone already answered this but does the 85 have an onboard starter? Also, is there an engine mount available for the AirCamper to accept this engine? Has anyone used an O-200 on an AirCamper or would this engine bring the C.G. too far out of range? JacobJacob ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: tpippin
Any of the Continental A or C series engines are good choices for a Piet. Forgetabout a starter though. The added weight and addition of an electrical systemwill add 10 to 16 lbs for a gen., 16 lbs for a starter, another 20 lbs for abattery, wiring, switches . . . You will end up with a one place airplane withpoor performance. Hand proping is neither dificult or dangerous as long as youknow what you are doing. Get someone who knows and have them teach you. You willbe glad you did with the improved performance of an airplane about 50 lbslighter.MACKORELL(at)aol.com wrote:> Before I get started on building my AirCamper I want to decide on a specific> engine. If the cost is not too high, I would like to use the 85 h.p.> Continental.> Can anyone tell me what an overhauled 85 hp Continental would roughly run?> Has the track record for this engine been good? Would I be able to overhaul> one myself? I believe someone already answered this but does the 85 have an> onboard starter? Also, is there an engine mount available for the AirCamper> to accept this engine? Has anyone used an O-200 on an AirCamper or would> this engine bring the C.G. too far out of range?>> Jacob>> Jacob--David B.Schober, CPEInstructor, Aviation MaintenanceFairmont State CollegeNational Aerospace Education Center1050 East Benedum Industrial DriveBridgeport, WV 26330-9503(304) 842-8300________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: MACKORELL(at)aol.com
The O-200 would be a great motor for the Piet. Probably a lot more than youneed. The 65 is a bout 170 lbs and the O-200 around 200 lbs. With astarter, generator and battery you'll add weight but the extra horse powerwill take care of that for you. The C.G. won't be a problem. Once you knowthe weight of your particular engine you can figure a quick weight andbalance and make the motor mount a little longer than plans if necessary. Imade my mount 4 inches longer than the plans and I still had to move thewing back. The cost for a good 65 is about $3000 and an O-200 will be$5000. Good luck.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: MACKORELL(at)aol.com
Dear Tim,Thanks for the info!Jacob________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]"
For almost everything you will ever want/need to know about your small continental engine I highly recommend Harry Fenton's "Hints and tip for small Continental engines." There is so much bad information put out about the A 65 and others, that as far as I'm concerned, it's a must read. And maybe best of all....IT'S FREE! (and you can even ask him question, but it may take him a little while to answer as he travels a lot). You can find him at harry(at)bowerflybaby.com The flybaby is a great site to check out and follow as well, as it's a wooden airplane, much like ours.I hope you find it usefulGene N502R________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "mksoucy(at)yahoo.com"
Single set of controls, removable or foldable seat (against the side of the fuseor flat to the floor).The purpose of the bathtub arrangement is to have a ton of room for camping gearwhen flying single. With a hammock/cot sling arrangement, you could probablysleep in it, too. When flying singly, a tonneau cover fits over the open frontarea of the bathtub leaving the front (and only) instrument panel in view.This is an Air Camper, after all...why not push its attributes to the max?--------NX29NX, C65, Hegy prop, Blue/Cream flying!NX31TM, C85-12, GN-1, 90% done, Red/CreamNX30NX, Corvair, on gear, wings/tail doneNX31NX, Hatz CB-1, O-320B, on gear, ribs doneRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:08:36 -0700 (PDT)