Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Richard Navratril"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Nice afternoon ride in the PietGents,Just had a great hour long flight looking over the Kansas countryside from 200 feet; what a hoot! The 'A' was performing well in the dense cool conditions, about 71-72 indicated mph @ 1650-1700 rpm (amazing), just a hint of smoke. Next Piet is ready to license, Scout is getting its engine mount. Babbitt work is now underway on the 'A' for the Scout as I now have the equipment to pour and align bore. Don't give up on the planes guys, it sure pays off in the end. Doug Bryant Wichita Ks________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Jannica Wunge"
I just found a set of used wing struts at a local fbo. I think they arefrom a tri-pacer. the major axis of the strut is 4 in. wide Has anyoneused struts that big? The rear struts are 2 3/8 in. Both are 1 in.thick. I'm sure they will work, I'm just not sure if they will look okor be out of scale large.Dick________________________________________________________________________________