Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Kent Hallsten"
Greetings Ken,Kent is right.... I do have a GN-1. And best of all it will be powered viaCorvair. I bought my '65 110hp Corvair in August and have is about 80%completely converted for aero use.I stretched my fuse, but not because of the 'Vair. There is really no needto do any mods to the fuse if you are going to run a 'vair. The GN-1 wasdesigned to be powered with a C-85. As I recall a C-85 with full eelctricis about 190lbs??The 'vair is about 210lbs. Of course the 'vair is heavier, but let me tellyou a secret.... GN-1's are notorious for being tail heavy and most guys whouse C85's end up making longer engine mounts to get the weight out in thefront. The GN-1 doesn't have the ability of being able to move the centercabanes to change CG. The way it ought to be if you ask me... canting thecabanes forward or backward is the lazy way out of poor planning whenbuilding the plane if you ask me.I strongly suggest you try on a GN-1 for size. The fuse is narrower than aPiet. I was able to sit in one before I built my fuse. I relaized therewas no way in hell my 6'4" body was going to fit. I widened mine 1.75" atthe rear seat and about 1.25" at the firewall. I also stretched mine. Imoved the rear seat back 2.5", moved the firwall forward 1.75" and pushedthe tail post back 1". It was VERY important to leave the upright sticks atthe same dimension where the cabanes and landing gear bolt up to. Keep thatin mine when stretching.There are TONS of pics of my GN-1 during construction at my sitewww.raptoronline.comscroll down to the Aircamper logo and click it.Feel free to email me off list any time if you have questions.DJ Veghwww.raptoronline.comN74DVdvegh(at)imagedv.com----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

Original Posted By: DJ Vegh [mailto:aircamper(at)imagedv.com]
Thanks DJ,I have a line on my engine. I have a choice of 3. The one that I think Iwill get came out of a running car 3 months ago. As with yours its a 110hp1965. I was rebuilt 1 year ago and has only 5200km on it since then. Ithink I am stealing it for $200 Canadian, about $120 U.S. I will be orderingthe parts from Wayne in the spring. Are you going to use the blower thatcame with the engine, or the light weight one. I was considering the lightweight version so that I could have electric start and a generator for aboutthe same weight. Thanks again, I will visit your site and make copiousnotes.Ken-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
ouch..... I knew I was gonna get something regarding that coment... :-)I can certainly see the genious in the idea. No doubt about it.... it does makeit easy if you are not sure what engine you'll be using. Nothing personalto those who have done it that way or will.... It's just my opinion (worth whatever anyone gives it) that I like the look of perpendicularcabanes. To me canted cabanes make the plane look like it has abig band-aid to patch up a problem that could have been avoided in so many ways.But please.... no one take offense... we each have our own ways to build ourplanes and in the end we each love our planes the same.DJ Vegh ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Michael D Cuy"
Mike and all,Thanks for the input! I'm sure the climb will deminish come the warmweather, but it's better to start with a better than expected climb, than ajust ok climb.What you said about taking off with a tailwind is right on the money. Mythird time out I was still taking off what I considered the safest way incase of an abort. That climbout was less than impressive, and I figured thefirst two were just too good to be true. But I guess with what you said,the tailwind was the meannie in that case.walt----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Ken Rickards"
Ken,I built the long fuse (with an A-65) and just for your information, thereis no way I could fit in the short fuse. I'm 6' 3" and 210#. The snag forme is, in order to get out, I can't just pull my feet out of the holes, pullthem back to the front of the seat, and stand up. If I do that my knees jamunder the panel. So I have to pull the feet onto the ash crossmember andlift the big butt to the turtledeck, and kind of pull the legs straight backbefore bending.Just my input.walt----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: walter evans [mailto:wbeevans(at)worldnet.att.net]
Thanks Walt,Sounds like my decision is getting easier to make..... Long Fuse.Ken-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

Original Posted By: "Ken Rickards"
Ken and anyone,Anyone near Northern NJ is welcome to climb into my Piet and try it on forsize.walt----- Original Message -----