Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "walter evans"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Newbie question: Rudder Bar versus Pedals>>An important consideration in this decision is the fact that>the rudder bar allows only "differential" tension on both rudder>cables and the rudder horn, and prevents one from inadvertantly>bending the horn when pushing with both feet.>>That being said, it seems like I've seen (though I can't remember>where) someone who had replaced the bar with pedals, but added>an extra cable which connected the two rudder pedals and kept>all tension on the cables differential.>>>-Bill>>Edward Nolan wrote:>>>>>> Is there an option whereby I can install rudder pedals>> instead of a bar on the Piet? Has anyone done this?>> If so, how involved is it? Still waiting on the plans>> (the "original" plans and the Grega plans), so I have>> nothing to reference.>>>> Ed>> Connecticut>>>> >From homework help to love advice, Yahoo! Experts has your answer.>> http://experts.yahoo.com/>>>>-->William C. Beerman, Principal Engineer>Pliant Systems Inc.>4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Durham, NC, 27703>919-405-4862 fax: 919-544-5356>>________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Edward Nolan
Has anyone had any experience with the ground adjustable carbon fiber props?Comments appreciated.Dick G.Ft. Myers, FL________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:39:15 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: Edward Nolan
Two years ago I got my whole spruce order from Aircraft Spruce for $1,138.00+ freight. I can email copies of the paperwork if you are interested. Woodwas top notch. (everything glued and almost on the gear)walt---------------------------------------------------------- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Ed,,, The fuse package from Jean Peters was around 725.00. All pieces werecut close towhat they needed to be and marked,,,very very helpful. Excellent qualityspruce.I think he said the wing package was around 900.00. Don't remember for sureas Ididn't get the wing wood from him. The only hassle was going up to Detroitand dealingwith customs. Can't talk for the wing package but I highly recommend thefuse package.Gives you a real head start on the project and as Bernie said in the manual,every thingcomes off the fuse so it's a good place to start.Carl-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: William C. Beerman
Yes, That's what I did. It was suggested by Brian Kenney. I placed a pulleyunder the front seat and connected the two front pedals. Worked like acharm. alleviating all pressure on the rudder. And if you don't want to bendthe horn, lower it in-line with the forces acting on it.Domenico-----Original Message-----