Pietenpol-List: Speaking of video
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:21 am
Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Speaking of videoI've spent 30+ years in television, and as I begin the reassembly process of the Continental engine that will be installed in my Pietenpol (Frankenstein) I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing the rebuild process and installation? To limit liability, the video would be marketed as an "entertainment" video. My dad has an A&P license and retired with 6 type ratings and is actually doing my overhaul. He overhauled my Lycoming 0-320 E2A when he was 82 and he isnow fast approaching 85 (not to worry, his brain is still sharp) and I learneda great deal from him when he rebuilt my Lycoming. If anyone doesn't know whatplasti-gauge is, maybe this would be an informative video project? Ever seen silk thread used in putting the engine case back together? I didn't until my father rebuilt my Lycoming.The engine that came in Frankenstein (despite having been represented as having only 5 hours since TBO, was a basket-case and we had to tear it down. Theengine case was sent to DIVCO and had major problems and the accessory case hadto go to Drake for a rebuild too. I had to buy a new camshaft from Sacramento Sky Ranch at nearly $500. The cam that was in my "newly rebuilt engine" was shot.I'm taking the crankshaft to a local machine shop due to dwindling funds and not having any confidence in the old buzzard that sold me the plane. I'd like to send the crankshaft to Aircraft Specialties Services, but this is getting expensive and my engine won't be certified anyway.If there is enough interest, I'll produce a video. If not, I'll mow my runway and drink a cerveza.(P.S. I produced Avid Aircraft's Marketing videos in the early 1990s and I also produced the Mosler Factory engine installation video for their 82X engine.Also worked on a few gigs at the White House when President Reagan was there.)I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at Broadhead.www.sterlingbrooks.tvknot-2-shabby airport (5TA6) San Antonio Sectional________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Speaking of videoI've spent 30+ years in television, and as I begin the reassembly process of the Continental engine that will be installed in my Pietenpol (Frankenstein) I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing the rebuild process and installation? To limit liability, the video would be marketed as an "entertainment" video. My dad has an A&P license and retired with 6 type ratings and is actually doing my overhaul. He overhauled my Lycoming 0-320 E2A when he was 82 and he isnow fast approaching 85 (not to worry, his brain is still sharp) and I learneda great deal from him when he rebuilt my Lycoming. If anyone doesn't know whatplasti-gauge is, maybe this would be an informative video project? Ever seen silk thread used in putting the engine case back together? I didn't until my father rebuilt my Lycoming.The engine that came in Frankenstein (despite having been represented as having only 5 hours since TBO, was a basket-case and we had to tear it down. Theengine case was sent to DIVCO and had major problems and the accessory case hadto go to Drake for a rebuild too. I had to buy a new camshaft from Sacramento Sky Ranch at nearly $500. The cam that was in my "newly rebuilt engine" was shot.I'm taking the crankshaft to a local machine shop due to dwindling funds and not having any confidence in the old buzzard that sold me the plane. I'd like to send the crankshaft to Aircraft Specialties Services, but this is getting expensive and my engine won't be certified anyway.If there is enough interest, I'll produce a video. If not, I'll mow my runway and drink a cerveza.(P.S. I produced Avid Aircraft's Marketing videos in the early 1990s and I also produced the Mosler Factory engine installation video for their 82X engine.Also worked on a few gigs at the White House when President Reagan was there.)I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at Broadhead.www.sterlingbrooks.tvknot-2-shabby airport (5TA6) San Antonio Sectional________________________________________________________________________________