Subject: Pietenpol-List: Big Ol' Wheelsl Hey guys..got to thinking about all those wire wheel and deck angle postings. Curiosity took over. Out came the tape measure and, for what it's worth, here's how my Piet shapes up.Basics: Long fuselage, straight axle, wood gear, Buchanan 21" Sun Alloy wire wheels, 3" tailwheel.Measurements: Overall height of wheels with tires - 27"Grnd. to lower longerons @ main axle - 27"Grnd. to lower longerons @ tailwheel - 12"Main axle to T/W axle - 153"Deck angle- top longeron, relative to ground - 10 degreesNow the bigee..Height to top of rear cockpit longeron-40"This 5'-7" pilot's inseam -32"Effort to hoist 78 year old leg that 8" difference...well, you get the picture !...but I can do it !If you ain't limber guys, you best stick to those short fuselages and itty-bitty wheels
:)Don Hicks ________________________________________________________________________________