Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Tim"
I like this one because it is adjustable.http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Walt%20 ... -----Chris TracySacramento, CAWestCoastPiet.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cable Tension Question

Original Posted By: "walt"
Gentlemen, I finally found an individual who is willing to give me some dual timein the Piet. I purchased several years ago. He spent about 3 hours today goingover every part of the plane. He had a 3 or 4 page list of items to checkout before hed make a test flight. He said the plane was very well made, andcertainly flyable, but there were several items that hed like to see addressedto make it as perfect as possible.I have quite a few questions but Ill start of will just one.Question; the 8 cables that support and align the rudder and elevator all differin tension, some more than others. I know that tight is tight and too tightis snap. Im only guessing but maybe they should just be snug. But what issnug? Is there some sort of homemade device that you can make to ensure equaltension on all the cables? Thanks in advance. TimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Tim"
That's a funny thing with the Piet.When the controls go thru their Arc, they go thru a "more tension, less tension" thing.You don't feel it when flying at all.We all have to deal with this 1929 thing.Have him take it up and around by himself, and he'll see it feels fine.walt evansNX140DL----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: shad bell