Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List thrust line.....Pieters, I just put my wings on in the machine shed and I gave the top longerons a quick angle measurment and came up with 14 degrees. Now part ofthe problem is that I started out with 6:00 x 6 wheels but then went to 21 inch motorcycle wheel which raised the axles about 3 inches. I think 12 degreesis normal and wonder how it will handle, Sure looks high but easy to prop. This was measured empty but with my 230 pounds in the back seat the tailwheel will probably deflect as much as the mains. Any comments would be appreciated. Ken Conrad in very mild Iowa.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Wizzard187(at)aol.com
One word of caution, when you get to flying. Make sure that you get the tail upearly on takeoff roll. It can want to lift off before it's ready to fly. Ifcan lead to a stall in ground effect.Dick N.----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Ken,Mine has 21" wheels and a deck angle of about 13 degrees. In the threepoint attitude it is right at the stall. I think 14 degrees might be just atad too much. You can always extend your tailwheel down a bit further todecrease the deck angle. That would be a better solution than changing theincidence of the wing.Jack PhillipsNX899JP-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Scott S."

Original Posted By: Scott S.
None completed as far as I know, but there are four in advanced states of completion.I have two (in HSV), one is in a hanger at the Hazel Green airport (20minutes north of HSV) and one in Florence, AL ----- Original Message -----