Original Posted By: "Sherri Morton"
I think I would reconsider glueing the fabric to wing ribs prior toshrinking. There is no way in h__l the fabric is going to tighten evenlyif you do that. The rib stitching will pull it down.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems
Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems
Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems
Original Posted By: del magsam
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems>>Mnay thanks to Doc Mosher for his enlightenment on the Piet wing/weight andbalance issues. His and many other postings here have saved my bacon in myproject and now I have a few other issues in my scenario for which I humblyask advice.>>Scenario: I purchased a very incomplete project in February. I received aPietenpol short fuselage with the primary wood work complete and a 3 pieceGrega wing. I have not yet decided what engine that I intend to use but willprobably be a Continental 0200. As I am in a wheelchair, I would prefer notto have my fuel tank in the center section, where I would not be able toaccess. I intend to use the Pietenpol cabane attach fittings as mycentersection is built to meld the Grega wing with the movable cabane setup.My tentative fuel location plan is to weld a 9" extension from the front ofthe fuselage firewall to another firewall immediately behind the enginemount and place a fuel tank between the two firewalls.>>I would appreciate any and all feedback and advice or insights on the aboveissues. I am a first time builder and would like to benefit from othersmistakes and successes.>>>Possible problem #2: My fuselage is all wood. In order to transfer from mywheelchair to the cockpit, I would like to install a triangular shape dooron the right side of the rear cockpit. I am not aware of doors beinginstalled on any wood fuselage Piets. One again, I am seeking advice andinsights.>>Thanks>>Paul Morton>> Paul Morton>678-482-1661 (H)>770-399-6256 x 5710 (W)>paul.morton(at)ceridian.com>smorton13(at)bellsouth.net>>>Access your e-mail anywhere, at any time.>Get your FREE BellSouth Web Mail account today!>http://webmail.bellsouth.net>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:29:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems>>Mnay thanks to Doc Mosher for his enlightenment on the Piet wing/weight andbalance issues. His and many other postings here have saved my bacon in myproject and now I have a few other issues in my scenario for which I humblyask advice.>>Scenario: I purchased a very incomplete project in February. I received aPietenpol short fuselage with the primary wood work complete and a 3 pieceGrega wing. I have not yet decided what engine that I intend to use but willprobably be a Continental 0200. As I am in a wheelchair, I would prefer notto have my fuel tank in the center section, where I would not be able toaccess. I intend to use the Pietenpol cabane attach fittings as mycentersection is built to meld the Grega wing with the movable cabane setup.My tentative fuel location plan is to weld a 9" extension from the front ofthe fuselage firewall to another firewall immediately behind the enginemount and place a fuel tank between the two firewalls.>>I would appreciate any and all feedback and advice or insights on the aboveissues. I am a first time builder and would like to benefit from othersmistakes and successes.>>>Possible problem #2: My fuselage is all wood. In order to transfer from mywheelchair to the cockpit, I would like to install a triangular shape dooron the right side of the rear cockpit. I am not aware of doors beinginstalled on any wood fuselage Piets. One again, I am seeking advice andinsights.>>Thanks>>Paul Morton>> Paul Morton>678-482-1661 (H)>770-399-6256 x 5710 (W)>paul.morton(at)ceridian.com>smorton13(at)bellsouth.net>>>Access your e-mail anywhere, at any time.>Get your FREE BellSouth Web Mail account today!>http://webmail.bellsouth.net>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:29:02 -0700 (PDT)
Original Posted By: "William C. Beerman"
Mnay thanks to Doc Mosher for his enlightenment on the Piet wing/weight and balanceissues. His and many other postings here have saved my bacon in my projectand now I have a few other issues in my scenario for which I humbly ask advice.Scenario: I purchased a very incomplete project in February. I received a Pietenpolshort fuselage with the primary wood work complete and a 3 piece Grega wing.I have not yet decided what engine that I intend to use but will probablybe a Continental 0200. As I am in a wheelchair, I would prefer not to have myfuel tank in the center section, where I would not be able to access. I intendto use the Pietenpol cabane attach fittings as my centersection is built to meldthe Grega wing with the movable cabane setup. My tentative fuel location planis to weld a 9" extension from the front of the fuselage firewall to anotherfirewall immediately behind the engine mount and place a fuel tank betweenthe two firewalls.I would appreciate any and all feedback and advice or insights on the above issues.I am a first time builder and would like to benefit from others mistakesand successes.Possible problem #2: My fuselage is all wood. In order to transfer from my wheelchairto the cockpit, I would like to install a triangular shape door on theright side of the rear cockpit. I am not aware of doors being installed on anywood fuselage Piets. One again, I am seeking advice and insights.ThanksPaul Morton Paul Morton678-482-1661 (H)770-399-6256 x 5710 (W)paul.morton(at)ceridian.comsmorton13(at)bellsouth.netAccess your e-mail anywhere, at any time.Get your FREE BellSouth Web Mail account today!http://webmail.bellsouth.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:12:17 -0400
Mnay thanks to Doc Mosher for his enlightenment on the Piet wing/weight and balanceissues. His and many other postings here have saved my bacon in my projectand now I have a few other issues in my scenario for which I humbly ask advice.Scenario: I purchased a very incomplete project in February. I received a Pietenpolshort fuselage with the primary wood work complete and a 3 piece Grega wing.I have not yet decided what engine that I intend to use but will probablybe a Continental 0200. As I am in a wheelchair, I would prefer not to have myfuel tank in the center section, where I would not be able to access. I intendto use the Pietenpol cabane attach fittings as my centersection is built to meldthe Grega wing with the movable cabane setup. My tentative fuel location planis to weld a 9" extension from the front of the fuselage firewall to anotherfirewall immediately behind the engine mount and place a fuel tank betweenthe two firewalls.I would appreciate any and all feedback and advice or insights on the above issues.I am a first time builder and would like to benefit from others mistakesand successes.Possible problem #2: My fuselage is all wood. In order to transfer from my wheelchairto the cockpit, I would like to install a triangular shape door on theright side of the rear cockpit. I am not aware of doors being installed on anywood fuselage Piets. One again, I am seeking advice and insights.ThanksPaul Morton Paul Morton678-482-1661 (H)770-399-6256 x 5710 (W)paul.morton(at)ceridian.comsmorton13(at)bellsouth.netAccess your e-mail anywhere, at any time.Get your FREE BellSouth Web Mail account today!http://webmail.bellsouth.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:12:17 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol/Grega variant problems
Original Posted By: Sherri Morton
Hello. I can't remember exactly when or where I read the article, but manyyears ago there was a tricked up Piet (lots of extra wood things such asstruts etc to look even more old-fashioned) that had a door on a woodfuselage.This builder had reinforced one side of the fuselage with thicker plywood,and then had a hinged door cut into the plywood. I don't remember just howfar the extra plywood extended, but I assume it was from firewal to back ofseating area for continuity.Hope this helps.Mac in Oregon-----Original Message-----
Hello. I can't remember exactly when or where I read the article, but manyyears ago there was a tricked up Piet (lots of extra wood things such asstruts etc to look even more old-fashioned) that had a door on a woodfuselage.This builder had reinforced one side of the fuselage with thicker plywood,and then had a hinged door cut into the plywood. I don't remember just howfar the extra plywood extended, but I assume it was from firewal to back ofseating area for continuity.Hope this helps.Mac in Oregon-----Original Message-----