Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuse construction / Bartlesville FlightIn a message dated 9/24/2006 1:22:36 AM Central Standard Time, horzpool(at)goldengate.net writes:Gene and allTell me if I am wrong here in thinking that since I am using the Jenny type LG, these issues dont apply. The cross brace wires and the bungees absorbing shock straight upwards shouldn't cause compression loading in the same way. AmI correct about that?Dick N.Dick, Yes, you are right on. I think this is the reason the strap wasn't originally installed in the design. In fact I think B.H.P. called it a 'SafetyStrap' for the split axle gear. On my way to and from Bartlesville today, I sure am glad I had that strap under there !! It was a Very bumpy ride, both ways. It was also 15 mph to 20 mph Direct crosswind take offs, and landings. There was a LOT planes there,for an excellent turn out. I met Steve Ruse, and Chet Peek there. Steve is an enthusiastic Pietenpol guy, and has been flying is plane a LOT. I think hehas about 150 hrs in about 1 1/2 yrs. Chet took care of the B17's in England in '43 and '44. He has written 6 or 7 books about various light vintage aircraft, and his latest one is titled 'The Pietenpol Story'. Should be out inless than a month. I already ordered my copy !!Chuck G.NX770CG________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:15:03 -0700