Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Roman Bukolt"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Cabane info for Tim Willis > > In a message dated 2/25/2006 5:51:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, > luther(at)gci.net writes: > > I just took another look at my plans to see where I came up with > my cabane > length, and you are correct, there aren't any definite numbers, > except for the > 2 degree wing incidence. So, then I was wondering where I came > up with my > numbers. > > > > > Please, look carefully and you will find all the dimensions for > building on > the 1934 Hoopman plans. I've read for years builders complaining > and accusing > BHP for publishing incomplete plans. JUST READ. > For your latest (aren't) I refer you to the plan sheet "Complete > wing strut > details for improved air camper" Dated 3-26-34. (That's 5 months > before I rode > in a Model A Ford rumble seat from Shreveport, La to Chicago, Ill > to take in > the 1934 Worlds Fair) 12 yrs old. > This plate (sheet) shows the tail skid details in the upper right > quarter of > the plate. Carefully look to the left of that diagram past two > vertical lines > and you will clearly see the cabane strut outlines. and to the > immediate > left of this you will see two vertical lines with arrows at > either ends stating > Front Strut 21 1/4 and Rear Strut 20 1/4. Need I say more. > I'm in no way attempting to be a smartie as that is the last thing > I am but > I do get a bit tired of those who want to critique the old plans > as they are > lacking. Mr Piet and Hoop assumed that most attempting to build an > aircraft > knew how to read mechanical drawings and professed enough > mechanical ability to > choose and use proper hand and mechanical tools. > > Someone who hopes he can finish what he has started > ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Rock-a-Wing"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Weight of a completed wingcenter section not covered.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Electric alternatives running an A65

Original Posted By: Tim Willis
I heard a few are using small wind generators but, Has anyone tried using a smallsolar panel to keep their battery charged, would it handle a Transponder,Handheld radio and Portable Garmin GPS unit.John [Question] [Rolling Eyes]Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:01:15 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: "Rock-a-Wing"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Electric alternatives running an A65In a message dated 2/25/2006 10:59:53 AM Central Standard Time, john.rocca(at)us.army.mil writes:I heard a few are using small wind generators but, Has anyone tried using a small solar panel to keep their battery charged, would it handle a Transponder, Handheld radio and Portable Garmin GPS unit.John [Question] [Rolling Eyes]John,Spring of '04 I installed a small solar panel about 9" X 14" (photovoltaic cell) on the top of the wing, just to the port side of the cockpit. I bought it from Harbor Freight for about $20. I removed the plastic frame, protected the sharp glass edge with several layers of electrical tape, installed it between the ribs, and used 2" fabric tape to retain the panel. The battery isa small sealed battery with spade terminals (about $20 from Interstate Battery) and runs the smoke pump, GPS, and handheld ICOM 5 radio. The solar panel is atrickle charge, and might barely keep up with the GPS & handheld, but it will not keep up if I do a lot of Smokin'. It definitely helps though. Drawback, is it needs to be facing directly into the sun to be at peak efficiency, so when I tie down, I try to position the plane so the cell receives direct sunlight, and leave the 4 amp breaker pushed in. Chuck G.NX770CGconverting sunlight into Smoke !!________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Electric alternatives running an A65

Original Posted By: Mike Luther
Thxs Chuck-By chance are you running a Facet pump or some type of car windshield pump.Would like to see this set upperhaps, in your next up coming grammy award winningvideo [Laughing]Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:47:58 -0900

Original Posted By: Mike Luther
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Cabane info for Tim WillisIn a message dated 2/25/2006 5:51:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, luther(at)gci.net writes:I just took another look at my plans to see where I came up with my cabane length, and you are correct, there aren't any definite numbers, except for the2 degree wing incidence. So, then I was wondering where I came up with my numbers. Please, look carefully and you will find all the dimensions for building on the 1934 Hoopman plans. I've read for years builders complaining and accusing BHP for publishing incomplete plans. JUST READ. For your latest (aren't) I refer you to the plan sheet "Complete wing strut details for improved air camper" Dated 3-26-34. (That's 5 months before I rode in a Model A Ford rumble seat from Shreveport, La to Chicago, Ill to take in the 1934 Worlds Fair) 12 yrs old.This plate (sheet) shows the tail skid details in the upper right quarter of the plate. Carefully look to the left of that diagram past two vertical lines and you will clearly see the cabane strut outlines. and to the immediate left of this you will see two vertical lines with arrows at either ends statingFront Strut 21 1/4 and Rear Strut 20 1/4. Need I say more.I'm in no way attempting to be a smartie as that is the last thing I am but I do get a bit tired of those who want to critique the old plans as they are lacking. Mr Piet and Hoop assumed that most attempting to build an aircraft knew how to read mechanical drawings and professed enough mechanical ability to choose and use proper hand and mechanical tools.Someone who hopes he can finish what he has started________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:20:28 -0900