Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

Original Posted By: "Peter W Johnson"
Pieters,I have been following the discussion re: tailwheels and can't understand why oneshould change the basic design of the original Pietenpol tail SKID.Just add a 5" wheel from Wicks to the design and go with it. It is light, as Iremember only about 7 lbs, and will take a heck of a lot of abuse, believe me!My landings are much less than perfect, I have departed the runway a coupleof times, and landed off the airport completely, in a field across the furrows.(the field was not plowed recently, but rather a couple of years before sothe furrows were somewhat smoothed out). The triangular design has taken someextreme side loadings and stood up well.Go to http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/John_piet.html where Oscar Zuniga posted some information on my tailwheel installation.I will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the design/installation.Hope this helps,John________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

Original Posted By: Jim Vydra
John,Very nice job on the Piet, very clean work, I REALLY like your prop.I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I want the leaf spring type tailwheel mainly because it gives me a bigger footprint, I also think it lookscool.Also this type of tail skid is on the original Flyer and Glider plans, allI'm doing is adding a wheel.SkipPS Oscar, thanks for the great report on Johns Piet.Anyone who hasn'tchecked out the below link, it is worth it. >John wrote;>I have been following the discussion re: tailwheels and can't understandwhy one should >>change the basic design of the original Pietenpol tail SKID.>Go to http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/John_piet.html where Oscar Zunigaposted some >>information on my tailwheel installation.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:43:24 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
Hello folks,I am the proud new owner of a Pietenpol project and I am also new to this list. My Piet is about 70% complete and I'm trying to make some decisions on how to proceed with its completion. I've never built an airplane before and I don't know what the heck I'm doing but I'm plugging along. With enough time, patience and acquired knowledge I hope to be flying it in about a year. The plane was originally built for a Ford engine (163 inches long) but now has a Cont. A65-8 on it. I plan on changing the tailwheel to either a Lang steerable or a Raven lockable wheel. Question: Has anyone on the list had any experience with the lockable wheel and will it work well on the Pietenpol?Thanks for any advice you can give. I have been told that there is a lot of Pietenpol knowledge on this list. I hope to tap into it and make my plane a safer aircraft when finished.By the way, my other plane is a 1946 Aeronca Chief that I've flown all around the west coast for the past 4 years. My home field is Red Bluff, CA and there is another Piet on the field. Luckily I have something to fly while I finish the Pietenpol.Thanks again,Irwin________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 02:52:02 -0700

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Cliff,Try the correct url=85http://www.imagedv.com/aircamper/About.htmPeterWonthaggi, AustraliaHYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/"http://www.cp ... --Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"

Original Posted By: dmott9(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: cockpit entrance doorThe "cut and paste" from DJ Vegh's website clipped one letter.Try this one..._http://imagedv.com/aircamperlog/GNa-log-003.htm_ (http://imagedv.com/aircamperlog/GNa-log-003.htm) If that doesn't work (sorry) just do a Google search for DJ VEGH AIRCAMPER.His website beats anything I've seen online in regard to a builder's log. You won't be disappointed.Roy________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:16:39 -0400

Original Posted By: Mark

Original Posted By: "Irwin Fust"
Hi IrwinI have the basic same set up as you. I have the Matco TW and I havent had any problems with it. It is a bit heavy. You should start thinking about your weight balance. We all have handled that in a variety of ways. I built my motor mount 2 in longer than plan, added a 4 gal fuel header tank behind the FW and added a 30 amp battery on the firewall. I'll let others speak for themselves.Dick N.----- Original Message -----