Original Posted By: "Egan, John"
Pietenpol-List: Applying Varnish
Re: Pietenpol-List: Applying Varnish
Original Posted By: Egan, John
With a brush, 2 guys can paint a wing panel in about 15 minutes. Afterit dries, flip it over and hit the missed spots. Remember, the areasthat touch fabric, needs to be painted with epoxy.Barry ----- Original Message -----
With a brush, 2 guys can paint a wing panel in about 15 minutes. Afterit dries, flip it over and hit the missed spots. Remember, the areasthat touch fabric, needs to be painted with epoxy.Barry ----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Applying Varnish
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying Varnish
Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"
With all of the little crevices all over the wings I found it easiest to thin thevarnish a little and spray it on with a pump up bug sprayer. I then went alongwith a brush and touched up any runs. Did both panels outside, one coatper evening. I'm sure there may have been a run or two that was left, but thecoverage was good and it's quick. You'll be kicking yourself when it comes timeto cover up all of that beautiful woodwork! Don EmchRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying VarnishDate: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:56:32 -0500
With all of the little crevices all over the wings I found it easiest to thin thevarnish a little and spray it on with a pump up bug sprayer. I then went alongwith a brush and touched up any runs. Did both panels outside, one coatper evening. I'm sure there may have been a run or two that was left, but thecoverage was good and it's quick. You'll be kicking yourself when it comes timeto cover up all of that beautiful woodwork! Don EmchRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying VarnishDate: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:56:32 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: 36" center section design
Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
Re: Pietenpol-List: 36" center section design
Original Posted By: santiago morete
Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuel line size
Original Posted By: santiago morete
We used 3/8" on NX18235 using an A-65.Bigger is better; less chance of the line becoming blocked with debris.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
We used 3/8" on NX18235 using an A-65.Bigger is better; less chance of the line becoming blocked with debris.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying Varnish
Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuel line sizeIn a message dated 5/30/2006 5:35:56 PM Central Standard Time, moretesantiago(at)yahoo.com.ar writes:Hello! I need to know the size of the fuel line (Ford A engine). Plans shows 1/4" copper tube. I.D or O.D? It seems a little small. Which is the size commonly used? Sorry about my very limited english. Thank you.Santiago Yes, the plans call for 1/4", but I agree, it seems too small. It wouldn't hurt a thing if you went with 3/8". The thing you must test before the first flight, is to jack the plane up nose high to the highest climbing attitude, put minimum fuel in the tank, remove the fuel line where it enters the carb, and be sure you get 150% of fuelflow required for full power engine run. In other words, if the engine requires4 gallons per hour at full power, you MUST get 6 gallons per hour while the plane is in that attitude.Chuck G.NX770CG________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying Varnish
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuel line sizeIn a message dated 5/30/2006 5:35:56 PM Central Standard Time, moretesantiago(at)yahoo.com.ar writes:Hello! I need to know the size of the fuel line (Ford A engine). Plans shows 1/4" copper tube. I.D or O.D? It seems a little small. Which is the size commonly used? Sorry about my very limited english. Thank you.Santiago Yes, the plans call for 1/4", but I agree, it seems too small. It wouldn't hurt a thing if you went with 3/8". The thing you must test before the first flight, is to jack the plane up nose high to the highest climbing attitude, put minimum fuel in the tank, remove the fuel line where it enters the carb, and be sure you get 150% of fuelflow required for full power engine run. In other words, if the engine requires4 gallons per hour at full power, you MUST get 6 gallons per hour while the plane is in that attitude.Chuck G.NX770CG________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Applying Varnish