Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Amsafetyc wrote:> > > I guess you have never had to clean a carburetor that was gunked up form oldfuel. > > > From personal experience with my motorcycle I know that to be true!> > So what exactly are your disputing in my slightly exaggerated statement of 45 day no longer being gasoline?> > John> Yeah I have. I know over time there is separation, I didn't argue that. But alsointrusion of water in polyethylene containers, which is increased by the presenceof alcohol AFAIK, which is an issue dependent on storage conditions. Thatalso affects model engine fuels based on methanol, though most people use upa poly gallon jug in short enough time not to have worries. Whatever bit of experienceI have comes from motorcycles and small engines too."my slightly exaggerated statement of 45 day no longer being gasoline?"Ah I see, you were exaggerating a bit. Well, I thought 45 days was a little tooquick from my experience. If you meant to exaggerate then I missed that completely(gesture of low flying jet over my head)!--------Piet-builder-who-hopes-to-be-flying-next-summerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Skiing
Pietenpol-List: Skiing
Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
Just thought I'd share a couple of shots of my day spent skiing today. Just whenI thought I had as much fun as I could have with the Piet I borrowed theseskis from Frank Pavliga. What a ball! I think I'm going to try to copy theseskis. When I get some measurements made up I could share them with others ifinterested.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/skif ... __________
Just thought I'd share a couple of shots of my day spent skiing today. Just whenI thought I had as much fun as I could have with the Piet I borrowed theseskis from Frank Pavliga. What a ball! I think I'm going to try to copy theseskis. When I get some measurements made up I could share them with others ifinterested.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/skif ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
Original Posted By: "Jim E"
It's out there poplar is acceptable, but don't take my word for it researchfurther, almost the same strength to weight as spruce and almostundetectable less shock resistance, fungi and bacteria love it, I have read thatit is FAA approved. Where I can't remember. The thing I don't understand isthe growth rings the are broader that spruce, lot'sof houses built out it around here. And it's CHEAP good stuff .75 a boardfoot.--------RussellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
It's out there poplar is acceptable, but don't take my word for it researchfurther, almost the same strength to weight as spruce and almostundetectable less shock resistance, fungi and bacteria love it, I have read thatit is FAA approved. Where I can't remember. The thing I don't understand isthe growth rings the are broader that spruce, lot'sof houses built out it around here. And it's CHEAP good stuff .75 a boardfoot.--------RussellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Hey Don,Those look terrific! I wondered if you had a chance to use those skis yet. Iactually thought you might have got up today. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Waytoo cool!JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hey Don,Those look terrific! I wondered if you had a chance to use those skis yet. Iactually thought you might have got up today. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Waytoo cool!JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
Original Posted By: "Michael Silvius"
Hi Jim,Nice to hear from you. I buzzed your house but didn't see anybody. I went overto Salem and dropped in for some hot chocolate. It was cold!Guys, Jim is a really great guy with a fantastic family who lives only about 2miles from my house and only a few hundred yards off of the end of our airstrip!I think I have successfully corrupted his son and him. So much so that theyhave actually started a Piet project! Now all I have left to do is convincethem to make the trip to Brodhead. That oughtta finish 'em off!John, no real difference with the skis. Flies pretty much the same, just a littlemore fun!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hi Jim,Nice to hear from you. I buzzed your house but didn't see anybody. I went overto Salem and dropped in for some hot chocolate. It was cold!Guys, Jim is a really great guy with a fantastic family who lives only about 2miles from my house and only a few hundred yards off of the end of our airstrip!I think I have successfully corrupted his son and him. So much so that theyhave actually started a Piet project! Now all I have left to do is convincethem to make the trip to Brodhead. That oughtta finish 'em off!John, no real difference with the skis. Flies pretty much the same, just a littlemore fun!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Polyurethane glues (Was: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Spruce Alternatives)
Original Posted By: "Owen Davies"
A word of caution on the Titebond III is make sure it has never been frozenor it will fail.Smell the botle if it smells burned toss it and buy a new one.It is temperature sensitive and will not cure in cold 45deg F environment.Michael in cold snowy Maine----- Original Message -----
A word of caution on the Titebond III is make sure it has never been frozenor it will fail.Smell the botle if it smells burned toss it and buy a new one.It is temperature sensitive and will not cure in cold 45deg F environment.Michael in cold snowy Maine----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Skiing
Original Posted By:> Don Emch
Don,Very Cool!I would like the measurements, when you get them.Does the aft end on the skis dig in when you pull the plane backward intothe hangar at the end of the day?Skip> [Original Message]
Don,Very Cool!I would like the measurements, when you get them.Does the aft end on the skis dig in when you pull the plane backward intothe hangar at the end of the day?Skip> [Original Message]
Re: Pietenpol-List: Power setting question.
Original Posted By: "Tim"
Tim,nuttin' to worry about, just control airspeed with full power on take-off, it'll climb like an elevator. I have 0-235 100+hp in my plane and find I like it about 2050 rpm at cruise of 70 mph, this keeps my ears from flappin' in the wind like a dog with his head out the window. Landing is set up again with airspeed of 60 mph and 1300 rpm. If you haven't flown this plane before, set your glide up at a little higher speed and do a few go arounds if you have to to get the feel. It won't quit flying until there's nothing showing on the airspeed indicator if it's like mine, but each plane has a diff feel. Do a bunch of 2000 agl slow flying with lazy eights, that will get you the feel before landing. For me slow flying was about 1900 rpm, holding altitude.Gordon----- Original Message -----
Tim,nuttin' to worry about, just control airspeed with full power on take-off, it'll climb like an elevator. I have 0-235 100+hp in my plane and find I like it about 2050 rpm at cruise of 70 mph, this keeps my ears from flappin' in the wind like a dog with his head out the window. Landing is set up again with airspeed of 60 mph and 1300 rpm. If you haven't flown this plane before, set your glide up at a little higher speed and do a few go arounds if you have to to get the feel. It won't quit flying until there's nothing showing on the airspeed indicator if it's like mine, but each plane has a diff feel. Do a bunch of 2000 agl slow flying with lazy eights, that will get you the feel before landing. For me slow flying was about 1900 rpm, holding altitude.Gordon----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Power setting question.
Original Posted By: "Rob Stapleton, Jr."
Tim,I'd like to add only one bit of info. On landing, just before touch down, add about 50 rpm above idle for a smooth landing.My 2 cents worthGene over the flu in Tennessee>>> -- > Release Date: 2/25/2008 12:00 AM>> ________________________________________________________________________________
Tim,I'd like to add only one bit of info. On landing, just before touch down, add about 50 rpm above idle for a smooth landing.My 2 cents worthGene over the flu in Tennessee>>> -- > Release Date: 2/25/2008 12:00 AM>> ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
Original Posted By: "Dick Navratil"
Skip,I can drag it backwards fairly easily if it is on level snow. At first I was shovelingsnow into the hangar to move it in and out. Not a pretty sight to anybodythat might have been watching me shove on the thing! I thought it was agood theory but it just doesn't glide across shoveled snow like it does acrossnice level snow. Anyway I got a pair of furniture dollys and I set it up onthose while it's in the hangar now. Once again we have good snow on the groundhere, so I'm going to try to for a little skiing again this weekend! Maybefind a snowmobile to chase!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Skip,I can drag it backwards fairly easily if it is on level snow. At first I was shovelingsnow into the hangar to move it in and out. Not a pretty sight to anybodythat might have been watching me shove on the thing! I thought it was agood theory but it just doesn't glide across shoveled snow like it does acrossnice level snow. Anyway I got a pair of furniture dollys and I set it up onthose while it's in the hangar now. Once again we have good snow on the groundhere, so I'm going to try to for a little skiing again this weekend! Maybefind a snowmobile to chase!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Skiing
Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
I made a set of slip-on tips for pulling my Kolb backwards. Just plywood and sheet metal. Worked real good and no shoveling.Aaron G.>> I can drag it backwards fairly easily if it is on level snow. At first I >> was shoveling snow into >>the hangar to move it in and out. ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:52:21 -0500
I made a set of slip-on tips for pulling my Kolb backwards. Just plywood and sheet metal. Worked real good and no shoveling.Aaron G.>> I can drag it backwards fairly easily if it is on level snow. At first I >> was shoveling snow into >>the hangar to move it in and out. ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:52:21 -0500
> Pietenpol-List: Skiing
Original Posted By: "Gordon Bowen"
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Skiing>>> Just thought I'd share a couple of shots of my day spent skiing today. Just when I thought I had as much fun as I could have with the Piet Iborrowed these skis from Frank Pavliga. What a ball! I think I'm going totry to copy these skis. When I get some measurements made up I could sharethem with others if interested.>> Don Emch> NX899DE>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 044#166044>>> Attachments: >> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_005_139.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_004_678.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_003_191.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skif ... __________
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Skiing>>> Just thought I'd share a couple of shots of my day spent skiing today. Just when I thought I had as much fun as I could have with the Piet Iborrowed these skis from Frank Pavliga. What a ball! I think I'm going totry to copy these skis. When I get some measurements made up I could sharethem with others if interested.>> Don Emch> NX899DE>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 044#166044>>> Attachments: >> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_005_139.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_004_678.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skiflyin_003_191.jpg> http://forums.matronics.com//files/skif ... __________
