Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Ryan Mueller"
I'm looking for a used wood prop with which I can gain experience in good takeofs and landings. My first real landing resulted in a damaged left gear and destroyed metal prop. Repairs are in progress and I hope to be back in the air in Sept. No damage to the wings, fuselage and it appears to the engine ( no abrupt prop stop ). One more engine check to go.I have a gorgeous wood, custom prop given to me by a friend, but am reluctant to use it until I get better at this landing thing. The embarassing part is I got my taildragger rating on a Friday and smacked my plane the following Monday. Something in the low 70's in dia and low 40's pitch. Is there anything out there??Jim Lagowski, NX221PT________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:55:36 -0500

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Jim, for what it's worth, I completely agree wdith Ryan. If your not already doing this on landing your Piet, try this next time...Before the wheels touch add 50 to 100 rpms above idle. Makes a HUGE difference in landing a Piet.GeneN502R----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Lawrence Williams

Original Posted By: Lawrence Williams
Larry, not sure how anyone can be "blowing off someone" when they are suggesting the Pilot fix the problem that led to the crash that broke the prop. Don't know how you broke two props but perhaps if you had "fixed the problem" it would have been only one prop. Just my thoughts.It is wonderful of you to help him out with the spare prop. It just goes to show what great folks are here on this site.Gene (and yes, I have broken a prop. ONCE) ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "walt"

Original Posted By: "Ryan Mueller"

Original Posted By: Lawrence Williams
Larry Williams, Thanks for the offer to help out with a prop.!! What is your personal e-mail address?--Jim Lagowski ----- Original Message -----