Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
The wife needs to know what I need for Christmas and being a slave to fashion thatI am (like most of my fellow Piet builders), I figure I have to get one ofthose cool leather flying helmets/goggles before I can ever make my first flight.So can anyone recommend a good website/brand that you like? Also if you aregoing to use headphones do you need a different type of helmet?thanksrick-- Rick HollandCastle Rock, Colorado"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mitsubishi Engine ready to get installed...

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: "Dick N"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Slave to fashionThe wife needs to know what I need for Christmas and being a slave to fashion thatI am (like most of my fellow Piet builders), I figure I have to get one ofthose cool leather flying helmets/goggles before I can ever make my first flight.So can anyone recommend a good website/brand that you like? Also if you aregoing to use headphones do you need a different type of helmet?thanksrick-- Rick HollandCastle Rock, Colorado"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad" ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hi Rick,I bought a fairly high-dollar leather helmet with headset built in that I'vebeen very happy with. It's pricey (nearly $400) but when you consider thatthe price includes a headset, it's pretty reasonable. I've had a lot ofcomments from people I've talked with over the radio that said they wouldnever have believed I was in an open cockpit. It's that good.Here's the link:http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Communicat ... d/161/They also make flying helmets, both leather and cloth, without commcapability.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Slave to fashionThere was a great Australian company at Oshkosh a few years ago with a fantasticleather helmet with an interior shell made of kevlar. Probably not protectivein a bad crash but at least better then leather as armour for the noggin. They were meant to be used with a David Clark or similar headseat. I'm sure you'llfind them If you google. Good luck. Scott Knowlton Slow builder in Burlington -----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Hi Rick I bought a Aircraft Spruce leather helmet with fleece ling. It is ver comfortable. I have their 2008-09 cataloug, it is on page 571 model 711L. For glasses, I went to a Harley Davidson dealer. They have some nice sets of goggles.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I have tried several radiators and found that the more efficient they are the morepump presser is required, such as the vertical tubed type requires nothingmore than a boost to thermo siphon , Water movementin a 100 % efficient cross flow type requires a pump impeller that is at least2 " Diameter an turns 2 times engine speed,The leak-less type has an axial flow vane type impeller that is around one inchDia. on a half inch shaft. in order to double the flow and eliminate cavitationone must extend the shaft 6.5 " and locate the vane impeller close to the pumpoutlet. This type of pump has 2 sealed ball bearings with spacers between,One setscrew is used. If two setscrews are used my test pump started to leak.I will keep you all posted on the performance of a 10 " high cross flow as todayat 25 Degree the chill factor was a bit to much.But take-off was very surprising.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Hey Kevin... how do your Lightspeeds work in the open cockpit? I've got a pairof Zulus that I would like to use, but some have told me that ANR headsets arecrap in open environment... true or no?--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: "Clif Dawson"
Hi Mark - They're not active noise canceling - just regular headsets.--------Kevin "Axel" PurteeNX899KPAustin/Georgetown, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
http://www.garciaaviation.com/cgi-local ... gi?Helmets, goggles and silk scarves, me lads, helmets,goggles and scarves........... :-)Clif"I had a pilots breakfast. A coffee and a piss, a donut and a dump."> >> Hi Mark - They're not active noise canceling - just regular headsets.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: "bubbleboy"
http://www.flying-jacket.com/product-de ... Rick,these ones are really nice.By the way,was good visiting yesterday,your planesis looking beautiful.Dave--------Covering PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Howdy,Heres the 95% done dash,dave--------Covering PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/2010 ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Rick,I recommend Pop's Leather, popsleather.com. I ran into them at Oshkosh a few years ago. Very cheap and excellent quality. Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL.-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: airlion

Original Posted By: jeff wilson
Scott wrote->There was a great Australian company at Oshkosh a few years ago>with a fantastic leather helmet with an interior shell made of>kevlar. Probably not protective in a bad crash but at least better>then leather as armour for the noggin. They were meant to be used>with a David Clark or similar headseat. I'm sure you'll find them>If you google. Good luck.The company is actually from New Zealand (Kiwis, not Aussies), and their productis extremely nice. Also quite pricey. I sent for their info pack and can vouchfor the very, very nice product and details and if I had the money, I wouldcertainly buy one of their helmets. I can tell you that the cost of a goodANR headset is completely lost in the cost of their helmets, though... in theFOUR figures, if I remember the brochure pricing. I have the brochure if anyoneis interested.My day-to-day flying helmet is a Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet that I goton eBay, complete with goggles and David Clark hearing protectors, for lessthan $50. Ordinary headsets fit right in the same earcups (like my Pacific Avionicsheadset)- but since I'm usually NORDO, I only use the hearing protectors.Here's a pic.--------Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXAir Camper NX41CCRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/oz_p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 07:51:11 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
If you wan to see one of the dyno pulls, go here and watch it.It made 87hp at 3000rpm, but its needs some more tuning. it feels like there isallot more left.We are having some issues with the marvin schebler carb (MA3SPA), it needs to bejetted a little leaner, are there different jets available for that carb? iam coming up with nothing.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYW8tQ4TSBgRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:07:44 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Slave to fashion

Original Posted By: Ken Chambers
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mitsubishi Engine ready to get installed...

Original Posted By: Ken Chambers
Here is a good shot of my bearing housing, it uses 2 timken bearings.The engine is basically stock except for forged pistons, stainless valves and amild porting job. i also used studs for the main bearing and the head.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:40:59 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mitsubishi Engine ready to get installed...

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I don't have ANR in mine, and it works fine. ANR would be nice, but itcosts more.Here's a picture so you can see what it looks like. Karen and I are eachwearing one.Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Raleigh, NC _____

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Prescription goggles:http://www.prescriptiongoggles.com/Leather helmet:www.Ebay.comGo Nordo to keep things simple.Greg C. ----- Original Message -----