Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
I would appreciate any thoughts, good bad or ugly regarding my panel layout.It can be seen here http://textors.com/IMG_4572_640x427.jpg . Transponderwill be ala JP in the center section. Intercom integrated in thetransceiver, right side. The rectangles at the bottom are (L to R)Switches, starter pull, circuit breakers. I plan to move the starter pullto the far left or underneath the panel to make it easier to route the cableto the starter. Carb-heat, throttle and compass are not shown.Suggest-away!Thanks,JackDSM ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:40:52 -0400

Original Posted By: "ldmill"
do any of you know whether there may be any aircraft salvages in the Lamar to Denverarea? I have to take a load of equipment up from Texas across southeastColorado area to Aurora. if I thought there was anyone along the route that mighthave some old 6" wheels and brakes that might work on my gear legs for saleworth the money I'd sure be interested in checking them out.I'll likely stayovernight somewhere around Lamar anyway. it's a long trip up and back. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Panel Layout

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
HI Jack, I just wired in my XCOM into the Waiex. After running about 30 wires - I reallywish I would have gone with a handheld like my GN has! It literally took mea month to get all the push to talk switches/headset/mic/power/etc wires builtand in place. I use my wristwatch for time. The one thing I wish I did havein my GN is a Vertical Speed indicator. I'd like to see just how well my propis performing with the A-75. The two instruments I look at most while flyingN30PP is the tach and ASI. Next is the CHT (4 channel) My slip indicator is rightat top of panel and I've been using it to fine-tune the rudder trim tab.Pics of my Piet panel are on Westcoastpiet.com. It's very simple and I was comfortablewith it after the first flight.LorinColo, Iowa--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXGN-1 N30PPRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A experianceDate: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:59:56 -0400

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jack,I disagree with Jeff about the T&B. I like having one (and it has saved mybutt once when I got a little closer to clouds than I intended and had whatseemed like about 2 minutes of actual IFR while I executed a 180 to get backin the clear). If you have a T&B, I think the center is the best place foritI agree with him that that a clock is not worth the panel space (with aPietenpol, if you need to tell time you should use a calendar). I have aVSI where your clock is and find it very useful to see how slowly you areclimbing.Two other comments. Where is your compass? And if you put your GPS thatlow, you are going to be flying "head down" a lot during cross countrys. MyGPS is mounted on the upper right longeron at about the same height as yoursand I wish it were higher. Remember that a Piet's instrument panel if VERYclose to the pilot and looking at any instrument for very long requiressignificant downward vision angle.Otherwise it looks good. Looking forward to seeing it at Brodhead someday.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Ryan wrote->If you're going to go for the British look you'll>have to find yourself a set of Roll-Royce O-200>valve covers! :)When I began assembling parts for the A75 that is nowon my airplane, I went looking for a matched set ofvalve covers since it had a mixed set of newer andolder ones. I passed up a set of Rolls-Royce onesbecause that wasn't what I was looking for. I foundmine on eBay... keep looking and be patient.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Jack: panel layout is going to be a very personal thingso I won't offer any suggestions different from what you'vealready seen here. Just two comments: (1), I have a VSI in41CC and never look at it... seat of the pants seems towork just as well; (2) consider that the aileron cablescross inside the top cowl where the backs of the instrumentsare, and make sure you won't have interference between theinstruments and the cables. Deeper instruments, or thosewith hoses or cables coming out the back (like the tach)need to be checked in particular.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Jim Markle

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
in an effort to break up the monotony of little stick cutting- i decided tocut all the pieces for a complete rib and build one. only 29 more!after i finish cutting all those little plywood pieces!--------Earl BrownI may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where Iintended to be.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/1str ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: One Down!Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:33:54 -0400

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
I hope to have pictures later this summer of my(Corky's) airplane side-by-side with a 50% scalemodel of NX41CC. The model is being built herein TX and will be powered by a 20HP motor. Yes,the wingspan is 15 ft. and the chord is 30".A gentleman (obviously, a model builder) was sotaken with 41CC that he just had to build a modelof it. I've seen some of the rest of his collectionand he builds FABULOUS ones. Some really amazing,flying, RC models.Stay tuned. And if it can be safely done, wemay just have to do a formation flight ;o) Talkabout disconcerting the masses; wait till we flyin to the airport together and some unsuspectingobserver gets a glimpse-!Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:14:50 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: One Down!

Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
That's one more than I have built! Keep on keepin on.--------JohnRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Denver area parts

Original Posted By: H RULE
Thanks Rick. I should have asked earlier.I made it to the place I needed to dropoff the parts directly north of the Air bas and started home-got as far as Springfieldbefore shutting down for the night.I will see about calling him anywaythanks to the link.appreciate it. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:35:07 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Great comments all, and very helpful, thanks! I'm going to make some noisesnext time I sit in the cockpit! Not sure on compass location, probably ontop of the cowling. I have a calendar on the PDA so who needs a clock!Actually, I planned to use it because I have it. It's the only antique"gauge" on the panel. It's an old Russian chronograph that keeps greattime. I lengthened the enclosure (one inch)to allow room for the turn andbank but I'm going back to drawing table to refine the layout to be sureeverything clears those aileron cables.Thanks,JackDSM -----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com

Original Posted By: Tim Willis