Original Posted By: "Gene & Tammy"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Model A test run reportHello good people!Today was a glorious and warm day here in northern Illinois. 8-1/2 years in the trenches so far. I rolled out my Piet from the hangar and tied'er down at the tail. Added about two gallons of gas, and pulled'er through 5 blades after a one-shot prime. Walked back 'round and twisted the mags around to "both". Mosied back around to the front and took a'hold of the prop and after three blades she came to life! What a great feeling!! There is noth'in quite like the sound of an "A" and the breeze through your hair (if you have any left). Ran'er up for quite a while and just took it all in!This is the second day of runn'in her so a bit more relaxed and enjoyable. I'm on "cruise control" now that I know she'll run. After 8 1/2 years its a good feel'in!!Made a windshield this weekend, so cross that off the list. It's gett'in closer to Tuesday!! I will work on cover'in her this winter. Got a reading of1850 RPM static at full throttle with my home-made prop. I think that is prettyclose to where it should be. Good enough to test fly'er with. I attached a "fish scale" type spring scale (300 lb capacity) to the tail and got a readingof 260 lbs @ full throttle. Does anybody know if this is good?? I have no idea, but she was pull'in like a banshee!!Hopefully this report will serve as an encouragement to spur on all the rest that are behind me. Keep-on plodding along!! Each small step is one more toward your end goal............. Can't wait to fly her!!Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL.**************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Model A test run report
Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A test run report
Original Posted By: Matt Dralle
This might be of interest;http://www.amuffler.com/dyno/dyno1.htm Dan, That should be equivalent to 39 to 47 HP. Others might have an idea of how much a A engine develops at the speed read. Congrats, Miguel Azevedo Piper PA22/20-150 ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:17:20 -0800
This might be of interest;http://www.amuffler.com/dyno/dyno1.htm Dan, That should be equivalent to 39 to 47 HP. Others might have an idea of how much a A engine develops at the speed read. Congrats, Miguel Azevedo Piper PA22/20-150 ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:17:20 -0800