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Pietenpol-List: Lots avaiable at West Virginia airpark
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:10 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: MacklemAW(at)aol.com
Just found out there are 2 or 3 lots for sale at this vary Pietenpol friendly airpark.We have a grass runway which we are extending from 2600 to 3000 feet.Three Piets are under construction here.
http://www.geocities.com/haleslanding/ Contact me off list for details. Skip Gaddcsfog(at)earthlink.net________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Aileron & Elevator Gaps
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:28 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: hans.vander.voort(at)alfalaval.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aileron & Elevator GapsRecently there was some discussion about sealing airfoil gaps. Someone recommended piano hinges for the ailerons. Any reason why this wouldn't work forthe elevators too?Allan W. MacklemMacklemAW(at)aol.comTEL: 402 880 6559 // 402 289 2298 FAX: 402 289 3474Personal growth comes from being surrounded by highly talented people.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Aileron & Elevator Gaps
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:47 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
27, 2005) at 09/08/2005 12:00:55 PMAllan,Yes, I am sure you can get it to work but is it needed?My Pietenpol is very responsive on elevator and rudder with the Vi Kaplerhinges.No gap seals.I do have the piano hinges on the Ailerons, only because it is easier tomake.Some claim better aileron response but I can not confirm or deny that,never flew the other type.Good response on Aileron though.Hans________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 12:01:03 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: Aileron & Elevator Gaps
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:22 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Jim Ash