Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Off-Topic: Doing Your PartMy first student-passenger to be in 47309 (Aeronca) is to be my 62 yr old step daughter. With her natural agility it wouldn't surprise me if she soloed after about 4 hoursCorky**************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! yExcfooterNO62)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Very well said, Larry. You've summed up very eloquently what I feel aboutthis annual pilgrimage. I'm spending this morning packing my camping gearin preparation to ship it off to Wisconsin. The airplane is ready, my newcharts have arrived and have been marked up, and I'm just counting the days.It will take me about 13 hours of flying to reach Brodhead. I hope to beable to make it in one day, like I did last year. Funny how I would dread a13 hour drive in a car, but eagerly anticipate sitting in my Pietenpol for13 hours.I'll see you there.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Brodhead or bustLarry,Well done! I wish it were me but unfortunately not for a few more years I suspect. Its the school buss people moving metal bird for me. Best of luck in your travels.Hers looking forward to seeing you there, safe flightJohn **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! yExcfooterNO62)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brodhead or bust

Original Posted By: airlion(at)bellsouth.net
Larry,You have said , what we all want to hear and think, I have never missed the Pietenpolfly in since day one, From 13 years old to 80 Plus, The thrill has neverchanged, You fellows and gals have a future of excitement ahead. Come participatein my FORM Sat, and view your future.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
This will be my 3rd trip to brodhead in my cessna 140, but next year will be inmy pietenpol. It should be flying by September, and by next year I should haveall the bugs worked out. Thanks to all who have responded to all my stupid questionsover the past 4 years. See ya'll in Brodhead. Gardiner Mason-------------- Original message ----------------------

Original Posted By: "Jack"
Rib # 1 is built..........only 29 more. My speed @ building is slower than a Pietenpol.I must learn to build them a little faster because I want to live longenough to fly it! Also since my last post I have acquired my engine. It is aLycoming O-235 C2C. 2100 hours TT and never been majored. I will do that in duetime. I need a mag with impulse coupling(20 degree lag) and the drive gear,and the flywheel/starter ring gear. I have a flywheel that fits the Type#2 flangebut my engine has a Type #1. I wish I were going to Brodhead with you guys. Have fun.Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531850-537-5380Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Jack,A safe trip to you and all! My schedule this year is a little hectic buthope to be there Thursday or Friday with a Saturday departure. I'm able tohaul gear on to OSH for anyone. Look forward to renewing old friendships.Jackwww.textors.com________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jerry,Some builders cut all their rib parts to length, ahead of time. I'm surethat speeds up the process, but I'm not organized enough to do that. After13 ribs, it still takes me 2 hours each, including gussets on both sides,and trimming up. I mostly work on them if I feel like it! It's sorta' likethe "Slosky's" in the Comcast commercials..."I rejoice in the slowygoodness..." Just a little each week and you'll get there...Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear(13 ribs down.)-----Original Message-----