Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Mike Cuy's drawings

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet

Original Posted By: shad bell
Mark, In the past I have delt directly with Jim Irwn (owner of AS&S) on several problems and have found him extremely cooperative and even thou it may have taken several e-mails to get my point across, he always came thru. If it were me, the first person that said "no" to me, I would ask to speak to Jim Irwn directly. I use to have his e-mail address but can't seem to find it right now. If I find it I will forward it to you, if you wish.Gene in rainy TennesseeN502R ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:20:20 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Ben I think I used AN4's at both endsJack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I was back at the hangar today making wood shavings when along came our residentA&P/IA to take a look at my spar. I spoke to him about it yesterday, so hebrought a bright light and a magnifying lens. No doubt about it, it is cracked.He advised me not to use the spar and said that he would back me up with AS&Sif they don't seem open to helping me replace it. Shad, he too thought that it looked like damage caused during the planing process.The spar also has a slight bend to it, centering right about the area ofthe fracture. It really isn't too noticeable at a glance, and I may have justthought that it was sagging under it's own weight a bit when on the wing jig,but we turned it over and it was still there (sagging upward). It is very slight,but noticeable when looking down the length. Clif, you too are correct in stating that the crack goes further to the left thanI originally indicated. I didn't notice it yesterday, but we followed it alongthe grain for several inches. Good eye to catch that in the photo. When I received my order, some of the packaging was damaged (torn open) on theplywood package. Looked like someone drug forklift forks across it. When I openedthe package there was a very slight scuff on my high dollar plywood... nothappy about that, but it was so slight that I figured I'd just sand it offby hand. It just makes me wonder how the rest of the occurred, and if there isany other damage, I hope I catch it.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: How will the vendor do?

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]"
Thanks for the info Gene. Let's see how they do tomorrow. I'll keep you guysposted. Mark in sunny Oklahoma (--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: Lloyd Smith
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Mike Cuy's sketchesDear Ryan, Thank you for not only finding those Carl Loar postings but for putting them onFlickr. Last I heard is that Carl was selling his Corvair powered Pietenpoldue to poor health issues. Bill Poiry (spelling ?) near Toledo was Carl's mentorand best I could tell Carl was a stunt double of Chuck Gantzer but wasa very heavy smoker so I'm not sure if Carl is with us anymore. It did not soundgood for Carl the last I spoke with him and Carl was probably aboutmy age-- maybe a little younger--- mid 40's by now perhaps ? Bottom line is that I have a folder of sketch-scans that I can forward to Ryanor whomever wants to put them up (like marriage--for better, or for worse)on the web. I don't want a dime for them but if you can benefit from these TonyBingelis-inspired drawings and sketches I will forward that photo folderto whom ever wants to post it or needs it. Also-- I did a walk-around Pietnepol photo thing for Mike Perez here at work andTHAT IS ALSO available ---the whole folder for anyone who wants to post it on Flickr or whatever other photo web posting site you might prefer. Ihave one folder called Piet Pics and another called Piet Sketches. You tell me what you want and I will send it to you. ( via-email only--if youwant a CD THAT will cost you something. ) Mike C. I want everyone to have access to my photos and sketches free of charge so thisis not a money making offer--- I have made enough gas and oilmoney off of my goofy video to help defray the costs of those things. ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:51:31 -0400Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Opinions Please

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: cable waging info/dataIn an old EAA publication called "Aircraft Homebuilding Tips volume 1 file number6" , on page 34, published in 1967, is a good chart showing the various measurementsfor 1/16" to 5/32" nicropress sleeves including the min/max compressionspecs for each size.1/16" min .190 max .1953/32" min .255 max .2651/8" min .343 max .3535/32" min .380 max .390________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Opinions Please

Original Posted By: Robert Ray
Yes, the spars did come in a bit oversize (14'), but I've already already cut thisone (and another one) to 13' 5", which is what I needed.No, I'm not really interested in making splices and such... I am building a newairplane, I paid for new materials and one way or another I intend to use a good,non-repaired spar. I will be paying very close attention to the rest of the parts. I hate this feelingof uncertainty. Reality check indeed.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:10:47 -0400Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Opinions Please