Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
I just joined the list, I'm 13 and building a Pietenpol. My grandfather builta Skybolt and RV-9A and is helping me. Been looking at the Pietenpols at Oshkoshfor the past 5 years and when we got home this year, we decided to go forit. I got the plans from Mr. Pietenpol and just got a Corvair engine. We spentyesterday and today tearing it down. I'm really excited about getting started.I need to order Mr. Wynne's Corvair book. Here's a picture.--------TuckerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Welcome, Tucker. It's very refreshing to get some young blood on this list- all these old folks are getting me down.Serioulsy, we're very glad to have you and you will find this list to be anemnormous asset as you build your airplane. Next year you need to come toBrodhead the weekend before Oshkosh.Now as you get started you need to buy the set of 4 Tony Bingelis books, TheSportplane Builder, Sportplane Construction Techniques, Firewall Forward,and Tony Bingelis on Engines. They will tell you most of what you need toknow, this list can provide the rest.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Wow! 13 years old, and building yourself an airplane. Way to go!When I was your age, I was only building flying models.One good thing is that the Pietenpol is built just like a model airplane (juston a bigger scale). In fact, the bigger scale is actually easier to work with- except for those GIANT Tee-pins (just kidding).You and your grandfather are in for a fun ride.Welcome to the List!Keep us updated with your progress, and ask any questions that you might come upwith as you go.Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:22:25 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Hi, I'm Tucker

Original Posted By: Tucker
Tucker,Welcome, I can't to begin to tell you just how impressed I am with you. Such greatambitions and goals at such a young age your grandfather must be delighted.I am building one with my grandson too, he's a bit younger but it makes him happyto know he's part of the project. And when we work together I am I'm in thepresence of the 2 greatest joys of my life. I can't wait to meet you and your grandfather in Brodhead next year. Where are you from? Along with the list we have one additional resource availableto assist in your build. Many of us travel with our jobs and if a builder doesn'tlive near you I am certain one of our traveling crew would be more thanhappy to lend a hand, advice or support so please keep us all in mind as availableresources in helping with your build. Best of luck in the hours of enjoyment you and your grandfather are going to havebuilding the dream together. JohnLititz Pennsylvania ------Original Message------

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Original Posted By: shad bell
Welcome Tucker!This is a great group of people that are a great resource for informationand support!Have fun and keep us posted on the progress!--------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 ... ______Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:26:27 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Turtle Deck

Original Posted By: "Jack"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Hi, I'm Tucker> Good to have a young man starting his Pietenpol. You are a very > fortunate person to be able to start your airplane at a young > age. The rest of us only dreamed of building a real airplane when > we were 13, most of us were still building models. You will learn > a lot while building. You will find practical uses for all that > math you learn in school, and be able to apply it to something you > like to do. By the time you are half way done with your > Pietenpol, You will be teaching your high school shop teacher how > to do something (do they still have shop classes?). If you need > any help with the corvair, I will help you the best I can, if I do > not know the answer, I will tell you I don't know. Like Ryan M. > said, get William Wynne's manual, and study it. Do your research, > and decide for sure you like the corvair. You can decide later in > your build which engine to use. Keep on truck'n, Tucker, you'll > be flying befor you know it!> > Shad> > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: shad bell
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Hi, I'm TuckerGreat to see a young man interested in using his hands. I wish more young peoplewould do so. Then I could be sure that someone would become a Machinist andhelp keep my old Bonanza in the air. Check out this site about the image of manual labor in America. http://www.ratzenberger.com/index.php----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
If you raise the deck and cowlings you will want to consider extending thecenter section struts. Otherwise she will be plenty hard to get in thefront pit;JackDSM _____

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
dfwplt wrote:> I have an idea this is one Pietenpol that WILL get finished....> > http://www.tuckerrice.net/index.htm> > > --Clicking through to Captain Al's website removes any doubt that this Piet willget built. Impressive...http://www.captalrice.com/Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:31:16 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Cork Fuel Guage

Original Posted By:> owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-li
Jack as Ryan said I meant on top of the c-sectionJack TextorSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 21, 2010, at 4:26 PM, "Jack Phillips" wrote:> I=99ve got one. Why would you have trouble seeing it?> > > > > See it hanging down in front of the fornt cockpit windshield?> > Jack Phillips> NX899JP> Raleigh, NC>

Original Posted By: "Chris"
Wow! Thanks for the support and advice from everyone. Captain (my grandpa) saidthat we can stop by Brodhead on the way to Oshkosh next year. Should be verycool to see all the Pietenpols there. Starting on the fuselage and metal bracketswhen our order comes in from Aircraft Spruce.Tucker--------TuckerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Just the top. No need to do the bottom.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com _____

Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
gtche98 wrote:> > dfwplt wrote:> > I have an idea this is one Pietenpol that WILL get finished....> > > > http://www.tuckerrice.net/index.htm> > > > > > --> > > Clicking through to Captain Al's website removes any doubt that this Piet willget built. Impressive...> > http://www.captalrice.com/That's just what I was thinking too. Go get'm Tucker!--------Dan PlettRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Cork Fuel Guage

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Jack - I use the wire float gage. I have a small mirror in the cockpit on a lanyard(hello kitty - kids go nuts for it). I fly by time so I don't usually usethe mirror, but, I do use it to make sure the gas cap is on before I take offafter refuel. I also use it to make sure I've got gas if I'm giving ridesand am not keeping track of time.I drilled a hole in the cap and epoxied in a brass male-to-male hose connectorfrom the hardware store to serve as a guide for the wire gage, thus avoiding thefloppy-wire-problem.--------Kevin PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: "Tucker"
Or you could put the sight glass out the bottom of the tank,,, Easy to see. Thisone is similar to mine.--------Dan PlettRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuel ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Hi, I'm Tucker

Original Posted By: Michael Groah
Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. I'll start bugging Captain for a trip to Titusville.I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I can'tlog dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a taildraggeris the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet would be a blast.I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.--------TuckerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Tucker"
> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Turtle Deck>>> Ok folks I have been looking around the archives and have not found theanswer to my mystery yet. I am preparing to start my turtle deck and Icant seem to find what dimensions of the wood is height and width. >> Secondly I want to put a head rest or even maybe go a little higher inthe back, I watched a friend today taxi out in his GN-1 and it looked alittle low. >> Any thoughts?>> Thanks, >> Bill> N424BK>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Hi, I'm Tucker