Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
One more comment on flying 41CC. Neither Charlie nor I have very much ,er, padding in our gluteus maximuses (maximi?). That being the case, the front seat of a Pietenpol will test your endurance after 2.5 hours. I didn't notice any discomfort flying from either position but then again, I was too busy having fun. Charlie groaned a bit and had to stretch for a while after he climbed out, but then again he's probably 15 years my senior.The front seater really has a very classic look out the front windscreen, just like in the movies. It is exciting to sit up there with the eyebrow scoops and prop about a yard ahead of your eyes, especially on final approach. I can see as how people love to take rides in the Piet, it really is a sensational ride up there.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net_________________________________________________________________Play Flexicon: the crossword game that feeds your brain. PLAY now for FREE. http://zone.msn.com/en/flexicon/default ... __________

Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Hey OscarWhen you are ready to experience luxury Piet flying try a self inflating sleeping bag pad from a camping store. You roll it over a couple of times for the seat and leave the inflation valve at the top behind your shoulder. You can then adjust inflation in flight. It has made lots of difference for me. You will be able to walk much faster for the toilet after the 2 1/2 hr flight.Dick N.----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Clif Dawson

Original Posted By: HelsperSew(at)aol.com
Dick wrote->try a self inflating sleeping bag pad from a camping store. You roll it >over>a couple of times for the seat and leave the inflation valve at the top>behind your shoulder.Actually, I have one of those with my camping stuff. Interesting idea.>You will be able to walk much faster for the toilet after the>2 1/2 hr flight.Actually, I had no trouble staying in the airplane that long; it was pushing 80 degrees in Zapata on Sunday. I'm not kidding. And we just had a "dry line" pass through the day before, so if anything, I needed hydration and my "spent fuel tank" still had plenty of reserve capacity. I'll tell you what, though- it was shirtsleeves on the ground but when we got up to about 2500' to do stalls it was chilly! The windscreens work well to break the wind, but the air was just downright frisky. I can't imagine taking the airplane any higher without a jacket (all I had was a long sleeve flannel shirt).I guess I should have reached up into the overhead compartment, pushed aside my laptop and carry-on bag, and grabbed my jacket ;o)Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net_________________________________________________________________With tax season right around the corner, make sure to follow these few simple tips. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Ta ... __________