Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
Subject: Pietenpol-List: corvair air camperI need lots of info on a corvair powered aircamper I am this close to buying matronics is great i belong to the kit fox forem also malcolm michigan________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:47:38 -0800

Original Posted By: "James"
>What type of info do you need? The corvair is a relitivly simple>engine, easy to work on and somewhat powerful. But from engine to>engine they can be worlds apart depending on how they are set up,>prop etc. I would be careful to check everything I could and would>think about dismantling the engine for inspection if you don't know>the history of the airplane and engine. This seems to be more>critical in experimental aircraft, as any one can do there own work>and a A+P never has to see it. (this goes on with certified aircraft>owners as well) This is not to say homebuilders are inferrior, but I>have met some people who take every shortcut they can to save>pennies, and hopefully it never bites them in the ass. So if the>airframe is in good shape, and the engines runs well it would>probably be OK. If you know the history of the airplane that would>be a BIG help. As for flying the corvair BEWARE OF CARB ICE!! They>run fine but they will ice up pretty fast and loose> power. I make it a habbit to cycle the carb heat every 10 min or so>to make sure the carb is cleaned out. I read somewhere (William>Wynne I think) that you can run a corvair all day with carb heat on>and not hurt it, just not quite as much power. Good luck with your>potential purchase, and you will love the sound of a corvair on climb>out, it sounds like a cross of a radial and a 182.> Shad>>Malcolmbru(at)aol.com wrote:> I need lots of info on a corvair powered aircamper I am>this close to buying matronics is great i belong to the kit fox>forem also malcolm michigan >>> >---------------------------------________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: corvair air camperon the kit fox site I got over 40 E mails today alone, so I mite like this site. the corvair has a fan belt but no starter I will learn moor Monday when I examen the books on the plain and motor it has a K corroborator? andcarb heat I need to know moor about how to look at the motor and know what to look at. the plain was built in 94 and not flown much then brought to Michigan 5 years ago and not flown since tearing the motor down is a must forus I cant tell if there is anything on this motor that is not stock or if it has or needs a reduction drive on it some PICS would help mal. ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: aviatorbell(at)yahoo.com
Hi fellow Pieters.I'm new to the list, but have been following the posts for quite awhile now.I'm in the throws of starting my Pitenpol, down under in Perth,Western Australia, a Corvair powered, Douglass Fir, long fusevariant. There are at lease two others I know of around the Pertharea, Rod Wooler and Graham Hewitt who are at variouse stages ofconstruction. There is also an original Burnie Pietenpol Scout basedat our local Airport, Jandakot which arrived earlier this year.I have decided to strip my own wood from Douglas Fir stock I obtainedfrom a local ladder manufacturer, who imports the timber from Canada.I did purchase two planks of Spruce for the ribs, from a gentleman inQueensland, Aust., which I stripped down to 1/2 x 1/4, and havestarted on the ribs.I chose the Corvair because it was an economical and powerful enginechoice and offered the opportunity to build the "whole aircraft" fromthe ground up. I read as much as possible from specialist corvairconversion web sites before reaching my decision to use the Corvair.Of course, I'll be following WW's bible. I obtained the beginnings ofthe engine from Darren Barnfied, WW's Australian Agent and have usedeBay, California Corvair and Clarks for various parts, slowlyaccumulating all that I need.One point which I see mentioned quite often as a warning against theCorvair is Carb Icing.I think it is important to note that it is NOT peculiar to theCorvair alone. It is common to most aircraft engines, uncertified andcertified and it is dependent on the carburettor selection not theengine selection. This topic has been covered quite extensively onthis site and others.Any how, I'm happy to proceed with the Corvair and will only knowwhether it lives up to it's reputation, good or bad, when I startflying... a few more years into the future.I'll be looking closly at which carb I use. (Just purchased a RevFlowon Ebay, so will keep that one for testing, together with others)PS. As you all know, there are other builders of the Pietenpol inAustralia, but they are at lease 4000km away!!Thanks for a great List, which I look forward to reading every day.Regards,John Woods---- Original Message ----

Original Posted By: Tim Willis
>>>John,>>I had a great week on Perth in October, 2004. I flew in from Sydney, >we had a heck of clear day, and for some reason the 737 flew >relatively low. I got to follow the southern shore all the way around>>the southern edge of the continent, saw every detail of your >beautiful country. Heading into Perth it looked like the first time >I landed at Shannon airport in Ireland. Just gorgeous.>>Good luck with the Piet, and send us some aerial photos when it's>done!>>Jeff>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:16:39 -0600 (GMT-06:00)

Original Posted By: Gene Hubbard

Original Posted By: "walt evans"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: NX421GN Has Airworthiness Certificate !In a message dated 12/10/2006 9:38:42 PM Central Standard Time, enhubbard(at)sbcglobal.net writes:I started building NX421GN about 7 1/2 years ago. It got its airworthiness certificate today! Thanks to those (Mike Cuy and Jack Phillips in particular) who made suggestions that changed the way I built it. First flight when it's good and ready (but probably this year).Gene HubbardSan Diego, CA.Gene,A big Congratulations on your milestone !! Occasions like this, gives everyone on the list cause to celebrate !!Chuck G.NX770CG________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:16:30 -0500

Original Posted By: jboatri(at)emory.edu
Jeff,Did you catch the size of our Swan River?Some visitors have likened it to an inland sea.Great spot for sailing and other water sports. No sea planes though.Perth is famous for it's clear skies, not a cloud to be seen,especially in winter (June to August) where the temperatures rangebetween 5 deg C and the low 20's and the air is cool and clear withlight winds (when the storm fronts aren't blowing thru).Right now we're heading into summer when the winds can get quitestrong. From the east in the morning, turning westerly in theafternoon.The hot temperatures, peaking in the low 40's (degC) in Feb / Marchmake for interesting landings and take-(forever)offs. Best to stay athome in the pool or in an airconditioned room with a couple ofstubbies of your favourite liquid amber watching cricket interspersedwith the occasional nap.Have a great winter you guys!! (I'm not sure which is worse. Asweltering hot summer or a freezing cold winter.)John---- Original Message ----

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