Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Warren Shoun
A question discussed many times.Now I've finished all major assy's, now it's time to go back and finalizeparts for assembly.can't decide on the center section.Should I have a flop,,,a circular cutout,,,or nothing???Can't believe I'm building a Piet and never seen one in the flesh.My question is, If you're sitting in the average Aircamper, rear seat, andlook up, do you see clear of the trailing edge of the wing? Can you seeother planes?Can all of you guys flying give me a hint?walt________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 22:14:22 -0800

Original Posted By: Rodger & Betty
You can see upwards fine. But if you stand up you have to bend your bodyinto a backwards "S" to get out. Otherwise, you bend at the waist and staybelow the wing. Personally, I don't like circular cutouts, they don't lookright on a Piet (no round shape does, everything else is square). I kindof like the flop, it is unusual and makes it look more "antique." As anadded bonus, although I've never done it, I have seen friends push up onthe flop and use it as a speed brake (as if a Piet does not have enoughdrag). Gene________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 08:49:29 -0600

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Speed brake? Hmm I'll have to try that. Ive always considered mine anauxiliar elevator. My wing is far enought back that I have to lean back tolook straight up. If you are building the long fuse you probably can lookstraight up.Steve E.-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: del magsam

Original Posted By: Dave and Connie
>>>Mine's got the flop>I wish I had>extended it about a foot to the left, difficult to do with the 3 piece>wing.>>Jim MalleyI extended the flop to the first bay on the left.I have a 3 foot centersection. As I said in a previous post, I can stand alongside the cockpit.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2000 09:16:29 -0600