Original Posted By: "Michael Brusilow"
It seems that the GN-1 is unnecessarily over built in that it has theplywood sides of the fuselage going all the way back to the tail.Wouldn't it be more prudent to build the GN-1 fuselage more Piet style?? Isthat advisable?? I'll be starting the fuse in the next few weeks and amthinking I could shave a couple pounds by not sheeting it all the way downto the tail post.... maybe have it end just aft of the rear seat then usegussets from there back.DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DV________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: DJ Vegh
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Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: Dmott9(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 5:50:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, mb-albany(at)worldnet.att.net writes:> It seems that the GN-1 is unnecessarily over built in that it has the> plywood sides of the fuselage going all the way back to the tail.> > Wouldn't it be more prudent to build the GN-1 fuselage more Piet> style?? Is> that advisable?? I'll be starting the fuse in the next few weeks and> am> thinking I could shave a couple pounds by not sheeting it all the way> down> to the tail post.... maybe have it end just aft of the rear seat then> use> gussets from there back.> > DJ Vegh> Mesa, AZ> GN-1 Builder> www.raptoronline.com> N74DV> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++> > Hey DJ, my advice is to build the airplane as it was designed.> > Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )> > > DJ,I agree with Mr. Sam; you would be better off building to the design. I know the GN-1 is far heavier than the Piet all the way through the structure, fittings, controls, etc. Doug Bryant ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 5:50:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, mb-albany(at)worldnet.att.net writes:> It seems that the GN-1 is unnecessarily over built in that it has the> plywood sides of the fuselage going all the way back to the tail.> > Wouldn't it be more prudent to build the GN-1 fuselage more Piet> style?? Is> that advisable?? I'll be starting the fuse in the next few weeks and> am> thinking I could shave a couple pounds by not sheeting it all the way> down> to the tail post.... maybe have it end just aft of the rear seat then> use> gussets from there back.> > DJ Vegh> Mesa, AZ> GN-1 Builder> www.raptoronline.com> N74DV> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++> > Hey DJ, my advice is to build the airplane as it was designed.> > Mike B Piet N687MB ( Mr Sam )> > > DJ,I agree with Mr. Sam; you would be better off building to the design. I know the GN-1 is far heavier than the Piet all the way through the structure, fittings, controls, etc. Doug Bryant ________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: Kip & Beth Gardner
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 8:33:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, aircamper(at)imagedv.com writes:>When in doubt, build it according to the plans.I think most would agree with me on this note.BTW, why did you pick the GN-1 over the Pietenpol ?________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 22:05:29 -0500
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 8:33:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, aircamper(at)imagedv.com writes:>When in doubt, build it according to the plans.I think most would agree with me on this note.BTW, why did you pick the GN-1 over the Pietenpol ?________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 22:05:29 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: Borodent(at)aol.com
I'm building the GN-1 because my dad already had the plans. At the time heordered them he was not aware that there were so many differences between itand the Piet. To be honest I did not know until after I had already orderedthe spruce and metal parts from Replicraft (thats another story)So... I'm pushing forward with the GN-1, but as I find the differencesbetween it and the Piet I re-consider and try to see if it's possible tobuild a hybrid.I'm also finding out that most of the members on this list like to take theopportunity to take a stab at the GN-1 when they can. That's OK I hearfrom many GN-1 pilots that they fly great. :-)DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DV>________________________________________________________________________________
I'm building the GN-1 because my dad already had the plans. At the time heordered them he was not aware that there were so many differences between itand the Piet. To be honest I did not know until after I had already orderedthe spruce and metal parts from Replicraft (thats another story)So... I'm pushing forward with the GN-1, but as I find the differencesbetween it and the Piet I re-consider and try to see if it's possible tobuild a hybrid.I'm also finding out that most of the members on this list like to take theopportunity to take a stab at the GN-1 when they can. That's OK I hearfrom many GN-1 pilots that they fly great. :-)DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DV>________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
I'm also finding out that most of the members on this list like to take theopportunity to take a stab at the GN-1 when they can. That's OK I hearfrom many GN-1 pilots that they fly great. :-)DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DVDon't let 'em worry you DJ. I flew a GN-1 many years ago and was reallyimpressed by how well it flew. Like everything else, build it light - keepit simple, build it as close to the plans as possible and you will bepleased with the result.Jack________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 07:00:30 -0600
I'm also finding out that most of the members on this list like to take theopportunity to take a stab at the GN-1 when they can. That's OK I hearfrom many GN-1 pilots that they fly great. :-)DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DVDon't let 'em worry you DJ. I flew a GN-1 many years ago and was reallyimpressed by how well it flew. Like everything else, build it light - keepit simple, build it as close to the plans as possible and you will bepleased with the result.Jack________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 07:00:30 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
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Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Jack,My GN-1 was built in 1985 and has provided me and theprevious four owners with hundreds of hours of fun.I have flown it across Texas with no problems and havetaken folks up for sight seeing trips with plenty ofperformance. ( I am six foot and 225 pounds)So even a fat boy can take people up and enjoy theworld of flying low and slow.I don't know if there are that many "TRUE & PURE"Piets out there anyway. Most of what I have read onthis list have made some modifications to fit theirneeds. I believe the one common bond is that weall enjoy the concept of what Bernie started. Whoknows what else he would have done to his originaldesign.Keep building your project whatever it is. You willenjoy a sense of pride and many hours of fun.Have a good weekend....Mike KingGN-177MKDallas----- Original Message -----
Jack,My GN-1 was built in 1985 and has provided me and theprevious four owners with hundreds of hours of fun.I have flown it across Texas with no problems and havetaken folks up for sight seeing trips with plenty ofperformance. ( I am six foot and 225 pounds)So even a fat boy can take people up and enjoy theworld of flying low and slow.I don't know if there are that many "TRUE & PURE"Piets out there anyway. Most of what I have read onthis list have made some modifications to fit theirneeds. I believe the one common bond is that weall enjoy the concept of what Bernie started. Whoknows what else he would have done to his originaldesign.Keep building your project whatever it is. You willenjoy a sense of pride and many hours of fun.Have a good weekend....Mike KingGN-177MKDallas----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sides
Original Posted By: "Lou Larsen"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 11:20:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, aircamper(at)imagedv.com writes:>Fair enough. I don't have anything for or against the GN-1I just would like to see the facts laid out and let them speak for themselves. We know the Piet is an original, it has a certain affinity because of that. Hard to argue with a 70 some year old design.I don't have a problem with improvements, if they are that. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: GN-1 plywood sidesIn a message dated 2/28/02 11:20:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, aircamper(at)imagedv.com writes:>Fair enough. I don't have anything for or against the GN-1I just would like to see the facts laid out and let them speak for themselves. We know the Piet is an original, it has a certain affinity because of that. Hard to argue with a 70 some year old design.I don't have a problem with improvements, if they are that. ________________________________________________________________________________