Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
I was cleaning up my computer so I could reformat the hard drive due to frustrating computer problems and came across some pictures Dan Helsper sent me way to long ago, sorry for loosing them Dan. Dan does some incredibly nice work.http://westcoastpiet.com/dan_helsper.htmJeff Boatright has their plane flying again after the uhmm firm Navy like landing. Check out how good Jeff's plane looks now.http://westcoastpiet.com/wayne,_bob_anf_jeff.htmArthur Mason from England sent me some pictures too. Arthur has been flying his Pietenpol in England for a long time and it still looks great.http://westcoastpiet.com/new_page_28.htmAs long as were into project updates, I have been mounting the control horns on the tail. http://westcoastpiet.com/control_horns1.htmI am slowly working on a write-up on how I make the control horns for the webpage.Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.WestCoastPiet.com________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Every time I see photos of Dan's metal fittings, I can't help wondering whatcolor (or colour, for those of us up North, or across the pond) scheme hehas planned for his Piet. But I don't want to know. I want it to be asurprise. Like waiting till your child is born to find out if it's a boy ora girl (or otherwise).And, after seeing the new pics of Jeff's plane after the make-over, I had tocheck to see that it was the same plane. What a difference a paint scheme(or hairstyle) can make.Thanks for posting the pics, Chris.Bill C.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Oh, in my last post I forgot to mention the great step-by-step photos Chrisadded for the building of his control horns.To all those out there that are afraid of the built-up control horns, youcan see here that they don't take any special equipment to make. A vise, ahammer, a couple pieces of rod, and a bit of bar. Don't know if Chris was anexperienced welder before starting to build his Piet, but he appears to beone now. So much nicer looking than the flat steel control horns (in myopinion, anyway). Well worth the extra effort, and I would imagine a verysatisfying part of the project.Very nice work, Chris.Bill C.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: BScott116(at)aol.com
Wow, those are some nifty pictures on Chris Tracy's site! Dan Helsper's planeis going to be a beauty, with classic Air Camper lines and features and that 35HP cabin heater up front! And the face-lift on the Boatright Piet is a day-and-nightmakeover all right! Chris' website is truly a treasure and a beginningPiet builder could do much worse than to spend an hour or two just browsingthe photos on that website to glean details and information that pictures cantell much better than words.PS, this past Nov. 11, Veteran's Day, marked four years since 41CC went nose-over.What a joy it's been to fly the airplane after getting it repaired and backin the air though. You guys with snow on the ground, I feel sorry for you.We can still go out and fly anytime we want down here in sunny TX!!!Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________

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Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Machine gun plansI have the machine gun plans. I printed them from the dawn patrol site. It is just one page of diagram. Go to their site and you will find what you want.In a message dated 11/16/2008 8:24:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, wd6bor(at)vom.com writes:--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Darrel Jones Richard Carden wrote:> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Richard Carden > >> I've had no success in reaching the gentleman in Kansas City who > reportedly has a booklet or set of instructions for making the propane > machine gun as per the kcdawnpatrol website. If anyone has these > instructions and is finished with them, I'd be happy to buy them. > Thanks, Dick CardenRichard and the group,I am also looking for the propane machine gun plans. I didn't want to re-invent the wheel trying to come up with one for my airplane. Please let me know what you find.Thanks,Darrel Jones,Pfeifer Sport NX154JPSonoma, CA**************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Bill Church
Thanks Bill. The control horns turned out to be a very satisfying project. These are the second set I made. The first ones were simply bent into facets, kind of like the stealth fighter. Thanks to Jim Markle for saying I could do better, these have the curved shape they should. And I must admit are way better looking then the first set. As for welding, I had never welded an inch prior to starting to building. I tried for 3 years to find someone to weld the fittings but gave up and bought a gas welder and the welding video and book from EAA. Did some reading on the web and went at it. I can't imagine building this plane and not being able to weld my own stuff. It comes in so handy. And to think I was afraid of welding when I started. What was I thinking. I like welding now so much so that I am thinking about buying a TIG welder. It's not worth the cost but it would be great fun to have. Chris TracySacramento, CaWebsite at http://www.WestCoastPiet.com ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: catdesigns(at)att.net
Chris' comments about the control horns are right on the mark. I think they represent one of the most satisfying parts of the entire project. When you first look at the design it's hard to imagine how easy they are to build and how strong they end up. That Bernhard Pietenpol fellow was pretty smart.I picked up a barely used Miller Syncrowave 250 tig machine recently and can hardly wait to try it out. The cost was next to nothing (it was basically a "gift" from a friend) and the more I find out about this thing the more I think it's WAY too much machine. But more is (in this case) better, right?In the last two weeks I finished up those 9" tall, half round cowling support pieces that sit on the longerons and last weekend made the pattern for the pilot's instrument panel cowling. Nice to be able to see the cowling taped down...that's a very satisfying achievement.Sure is encouraging to read all the notes about people flying and building then going out to my shop and actually making some sawdust myself! This group is great.Jim in Pryor OK ----- Original Message -----

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Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Hey OscarWe may have some snow on the ground but I haven't cleaned any bugs off the prop lately. With the front cockpit covered and the long undies in place I,m getting some good take off performance and still enjoying the Piet.Dick N.in the skies over Mn and Wi.----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "gcardinal"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Machine gun plansFor machine gun instructions email this _address---nancystorey(at)aol.com-- _ (mailto:address---nancystorey(at)aol.com-- ) for instructions/$20In a message dated 11/16/2008 7:28:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, flywrite(at)verizon.net writes:--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Richard Carden I've had no success in reaching the gentleman in Kansas City who reportedly has a booklet or set of instructions for making the propane machine gun as per the kcdawnpatrol website. If anyone has these instructions and is finished with them, I'd be happy to buy them. Thanks, Dick Carden **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001)________________________________________________________________________________