Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]"
Hi,I thought about it a bit, we are talking about .040 where .016 was indicated forthe top wing. The plane will fly without the lower wing. May end up going wood,as I think all the nails used with aluminum will be a pain to keep from workingthere way up through the cloth when it is covered.Haven't put it on yet, may still go wood. Going to a fabric covering class nextweekend, fixing the leading edge will probably be focus before long.JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Markle in DenverDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:09:54 -0600
Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Original Posted By: Owen Davies
Mike; I think you must have met Jim's evil twin if you're talking about the swindling,cheating guy. Sure, you have to watch out for the evil twin but not Jim.Jim actually bought me not one, but TWO beers when he visited San Antoniolast month! 'Course I had to sit and listen to his lies about some farm thathe supposedly lives on, raises chickens, all that kind of country talk as wellas wild ideas for his Pietenpol. Maybe he will call his Piet "Fried Chicken",NX899FC... that would make a cool logo for the fuselage (where is DJ when youneed him!?)Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:16:30 -0500
Mike; I think you must have met Jim's evil twin if you're talking about the swindling,cheating guy. Sure, you have to watch out for the evil twin but not Jim.Jim actually bought me not one, but TWO beers when he visited San Antoniolast month! 'Course I had to sit and listen to his lies about some farm thathe supposedly lives on, raises chickens, all that kind of country talk as wellas wild ideas for his Pietenpol. Maybe he will call his Piet "Fried Chicken",NX899FC... that would make a cool logo for the fuselage (where is DJ when youneed him!?)Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:16:30 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
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In all seriousness, if anyone is in Colorado and has the time, I would encouragethem to visit or call John Dilatush in Salida, Colorado. Southwest of Denverand a nice drive unless it's snowy. I'll bet it would be fun to sit and talkwith John about "Mountain Piet". He's one sharp Pietenpoler and knows whathe's talking about when it comes to operating out of high altitude airports, andhis airplane will always be a classic example of a purpose-built Piet tweakedto fly in those conditions.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
In all seriousness, if anyone is in Colorado and has the time, I would encouragethem to visit or call John Dilatush in Salida, Colorado. Southwest of Denverand a nice drive unless it's snowy. I'll bet it would be fun to sit and talkwith John about "Mountain Piet". He's one sharp Pietenpoler and knows whathe's talking about when it comes to operating out of high altitude airports, andhis airplane will always be a classic example of a purpose-built Piet tweakedto fly in those conditions.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
The West Coast Pietenpol Builders Conference was held recently and we invited the esteemed Pietenpol ambassador Jim Markle to be our guest speaker. Well actually come to think of it he invited himself. Anyway, as you can see from the attached picture, all of us in attendance had a great time listening to Jim's stories of seeing, touching and actually flying a real Pietenpol. He seemed like a nice guy but after he left I did notice a lot of pizza and lots of chocolate chip cookies were missing. None of us builders would have eaten such things in fear of loosing our climb rate but Jim's not really building anymore as he is on the road spreading the good word about Pietenpols. What a wonderful sacrifice he is making on our behalf. About the only thing bad he had to say was my garage was to clean. I tried to explain I had cleaned in honor of his visit, but I think he was eyeing the cookies by then. We all greatly appreciated him sacrificing his sleep so he could visit us.I say if you get the chance to have him over you wont be sorry. The women and children will be fine just hide the cookies. We had so much fun we are now planning on having a Spring Builders conference. So all you west coast builders, that would be all five of you, mark your calendars. Maybe we can get Oscar to fly 41CC over here for a practice cross country. Or perhaps "Forever Young" Mike Cuy should fly over to rebuke Jim's stories.Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.WestCoastPiet.com----- Original Message -----
The West Coast Pietenpol Builders Conference was held recently and we invited the esteemed Pietenpol ambassador Jim Markle to be our guest speaker. Well actually come to think of it he invited himself. Anyway, as you can see from the attached picture, all of us in attendance had a great time listening to Jim's stories of seeing, touching and actually flying a real Pietenpol. He seemed like a nice guy but after he left I did notice a lot of pizza and lots of chocolate chip cookies were missing. None of us builders would have eaten such things in fear of loosing our climb rate but Jim's not really building anymore as he is on the road spreading the good word about Pietenpols. What a wonderful sacrifice he is making on our behalf. About the only thing bad he had to say was my garage was to clean. I tried to explain I had cleaned in honor of his visit, but I think he was eyeing the cookies by then. We all greatly appreciated him sacrificing his sleep so he could visit us.I say if you get the chance to have him over you wont be sorry. The women and children will be fine just hide the cookies. We had so much fun we are now planning on having a Spring Builders conference. So all you west coast builders, that would be all five of you, mark your calendars. Maybe we can get Oscar to fly 41CC over here for a practice cross country. Or perhaps "Forever Young" Mike Cuy should fly over to rebuke Jim's stories.Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.WestCoastPiet.com----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Original Posted By: AmsafetyC(at)aol.com
Hey Steve, Love the idea! I made my fuselage 2" wider and 3" longer front pit forward and 2" in the rear cockpit. I sat in a GN and my old eyes wouldn't focus on the gauges!! I'm realizing that each little change ripples throughout the rest of the build, but I believe it'll be worth it in the end. Also love the engine idea, I'd love to go with the radial like Dick's, but and A65 is going on mine for now. Good to see your excitement about Piets again - you're pretty doggone resilient!! Go for it! Mike Cuy: Are you out there? I tried to email you direct, but maybe I got caught in a junk mail filter? When you get a moment, give me a holler off list - my regular old email address. You were right on my progress. I'm working on install the gas tank, get wheels from Buchanan's, make up tons or tailfeather brace wires and get ready to move on to the center section and wings. I've got a head of steam again - it feels really good! Talk to you guys later! Gary Meadows Spring, TX_________________________________________________________________Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live.http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?o ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Hey Steve, Love the idea! I made my fuselage 2" wider and 3" longer front pit forward and 2" in the rear cockpit. I sat in a GN and my old eyes wouldn't focus on the gauges!! I'm realizing that each little change ripples throughout the rest of the build, but I believe it'll be worth it in the end. Also love the engine idea, I'd love to go with the radial like Dick's, but and A65 is going on mine for now. Good to see your excitement about Piets again - you're pretty doggone resilient!! Go for it! Mike Cuy: Are you out there? I tried to email you direct, but maybe I got caught in a junk mail filter? When you get a moment, give me a holler off list - my regular old email address. You were right on my progress. I'm working on install the gas tank, get wheels from Buchanan's, make up tons or tailfeather brace wires and get ready to move on to the center section and wings. I've got a head of steam again - it feels really good! Talk to you guys later! Gary Meadows Spring, TX_________________________________________________________________Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live.http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?o ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Markle in Denver
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]"
You know I have met Jim a few times at the end of each meeting we shook hands asexpected. After we turned away I found myself counting my fingers. I suggest you do the same one never knows what he is capable of. A down home accenta smile a hand shake and poof he's walking away with your fingers in hispocket. I bet he could become our next.........Jim Markle for president.... Vote Jimmy in November!JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----
You know I have met Jim a few times at the end of each meeting we shook hands asexpected. After we turned away I found myself counting my fingers. I suggest you do the same one never knows what he is capable of. A down home accenta smile a hand shake and poof he's walking away with your fingers in hispocket. I bet he could become our next.........Jim Markle for president.... Vote Jimmy in November!JohnSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-----Original Message-----