Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Michael Brusilow"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Throttle LocationHi Pieters,Would like some input as to the most efficient and comfortable position for the throttle. I am using a round push-pull with turn lock device. Don't know aircraft origin.Have sat in this empty bird trying to find the best location and I find it to be under the instrument panel about 3 to 4 inches below top longeron with the ball being forward of the face if the panel about 1 in. My carb arm is 2 in.Would appreciate hearing from some older Pieter who has been flying their plane for comments. I mean older only in respect to we kids who are still building.Corky...and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL PIET MOTHERS________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
>Hi Pieters,Would like some input as to the most efficient and comfortable position forthe throttle. I am using a round push-pull with turn lock device. Don't knowaircraft origin.Have sat in this empty bird trying to find the best location and I find ittobe under the instrument panel about 3 to 4 inches below top longeron withtheball being forward of the face if the panel about 1 in. My carb arm is 2in.Would appreciate hearing from some older Pieter who has been flying theirplane for comments. I mean older only in respect to we kids who are stillbuilding>I think that if you put it under the panel, you would pretty much hide thethrottle linkage. That may present a problem. Mine is the same idea but aftof the panel.Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Gary Gower
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Throttle LocationYou're probably right. I've been in the shop sitting in the bird since posting that question. Might just compromise and bring it aft a couple of inches. There just isn't too much room in that pit even tho I love my Piet. Thanks for taking your time to help.Corky in La where ALL mothers are happy 365 days a year.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 20:27:16 -0700 (PDT)