Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Jim Ash
>From William Wynne:We've posted an update on our Web site at http://FlyCorvair.com/hangar.html with all the information for Corvair College #12 to be held Nov. 7-9 just outside Columbia, S.C. Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:39 -0400 (EDT)

Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"

Original Posted By: Jim Ash

Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"

Original Posted By:>> "Phillips, Jack"
Cross section is bigger on the front strut as well. Not the best picture but you can see the difference here. These are the sealed struts with the big forks on my Cub.-john-John HofmannVice-President, Information TechnologyThe Rees Group, Inc.2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800Madison, WI 53718Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150Fax: 608.443.2474Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.comOn Oct 22, 2008, at 10:11 AM, Jim Ash wrote:>> They're not the same? I've owned that plane for 15 years and never > noticed. And I do a really long and thorough pre-flight, so it's > that much more embarrassing. I never thought about the cable leads, > but now that you mention it, you're right. When I ordered the sealed > struts, I just ordered a set, assuming it was 4x of the same thing, > not thinking it was 2x2. I had them shipped straight to my A&P, so I > never saw the invoice; just a healthy charge on a card. I stand > corrected.>> When you say the front struts are bigger, is that only in length, or > cross-section as well?>> Jim>> -----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Gardiner Mason"
41CC has the larger size strut on the main and the smaller one of the rear. Thebottoms are welded closed very much like the Cub picture that John posted, butthe top ends of the struts are open in order to fit the attach straps as detailedin the plans. I'm not sure I've ever noticed any drain holes in the bottomsof the struts but then again the top ends of the struts are under the wingsso I would not expect to ever get rain in them. And since I never wash theairplane, there is no fear of wash water getting in them either ;o)Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Is camping under the wing allowed at the college? Also, is there a toilet available? Gardiner Mason----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Corky wrote->Had planned to drill a small hole on lower extreme of all four struts but >that was before ole Al set in so you will have to do it.>Fronts are NEW stuff.Ok, Corky- I'll take care of it but you know they say you can keep Mr. Alzheimerat bay by keeping your mind challenged. For example of a good mental challenge,have you ever wondered how much water an empty milk jug would displace, andhow many of them it might take to float a Piet at full gross if it were togo down in Calcasieu Lake?By the way, I know your eyesight is pretty fair, judging by the AARP eye chartyou sent me a while ago ;o) Oscar Zunigacurrent caretaker of Air Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Jim Ash
Gardiner asks->Is camping under the wing allowed at the college?>Also, is there a toilet available?Since the event is taking place at an airpark and being hosted by residents ofthe park, I assume that there will be toilets available in their home or hangar.I would also assume people could camp under their wing. However, you canget that info from William Wynne if there is any doubt.Oscar Zunigacurrent caretaker of Air Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:42:34 -0400 (GMT-04:00)

Original Posted By: Ben Williams