Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Kenneth Bickers
Hey Jack, thanks me, I am presenting you your neighbors ;0)And Dan, about Morete yes I exchange some mails with him; here in Uruguay thereis an other constructor (or future constructor) who told me he thought to builda Piet, he went with his son to Brodhead in 09.. and when he saw them, so perfects,and very laborious works, he change his wishes for something easier (LegalEagle). At home (country) ther is just only one homebuild aircraft, a Mini Max, build itby Pepe Ifran.. I have to go to talk with him, but he lives far away from home/jobplace... some daySe you on monday, regardsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:36:53 -0700Subject: Pietenpol-List: firewall insulating barrier

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: firewall insulating barrier

Original Posted By: KM Heide CPO/FAAOP

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Rick:I would be interested in the Fiberfrax. Contact me offline.Rick SchreiberValparaiso, In----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
This year at Sun n Fun in the Wood Shop we are going to build a Pietenpol Fuselage and tail section. We are then going to donate what we build to Brodhead airport to be auctioned or sold at the Pietenpol reunion this summer, for the concrete floor at the new visitors center. Dave Aldrich is going to contribute the wood and I am working on Wicks to contribute te plywood. What we still need are steel fittings, ( bell crank, torque tube, tail brackets and rudder assy bar also the wing fittings). Is there anyone out there that can make a set for us? If you can, please contact me off list? I know this is short notice and we cant pay for them but I appreciate what ever you all can do. Of couse if you can contribute anything else we can use anything (engine mount, wing struts, fuel tank, tail wheel or? ) I"m sure there a lot of things around the hangar floor you've been meaning to sell or use someplace that would be perfect for our plane.Dick Nhorzpool(at)goldengate.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:32:41 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Rudder bar and forward controls

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
This year at Sun n Fun in the Wood Shop we are going to build a Pietenpol Fuselage and tail section. We are then going to donate what we build to Brodhead airport to be auctioned or sold at the Pietenpol reunion this summer, for the concrete floor at the new visitors center. Dave Aldrich is going to contribute the wood and I am working on Wicks to contribute te plywood. What we still need are steel fittings, ( bell crank, torque tube, tail brackets and rudder assy bar also the wing fittings). Is there anyone out there that can make a set for us? If you can, please contact me off list? I know this is short notice and we cant pay for them but I appreciate what ever you all can do. Of couse if you can contribute anything else we can use anything (engine mount, wing struts, fuel tank, tail wheel or? ) I"m sure there a lot of things around the hangar floor you've been meaning to sell or use someplace that would be perfect for our plane. Dick N horzpool(at)goldengate.netst" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... ______Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:27:12 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: horzpool(at)goldengate.net
Dick=2C I have a Model A engine mount and radiator mount that came off of Jack McCarthy's Piet when he converted. I would be happy to donate these to the cause.Gene Rambo

Original Posted By: Gene Rambo
Thats great Gene. For that, are you going to SNF or I can also pick up.Dick ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I put fiberfrax on mine. You don't really need it, if you don't need thefirewall. If the engine catches fire, the more insulation the better.Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Raleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Hey BenThat would be great. I don't know what kind of engine we are going to use. If you don't mind, we could also sell it at Brodhead if we don't use it. You can find me at the Wood workshop all week.Dick ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
Hi Pieters,I have been working diligently (and slowly) on rebuilding my "A" since the mishap last Sept. when my timing gear disintegrated. I decided to continue to use my 8-plug head, powered by one crank-driven mag, and a hybrid electronic ignition/battery ignition system. I bought a 4.4 lb. battery from ACS, which will energize the coil (looks like standard Model A coil) via a small electronic ignition module. I am imagining a small solar panel mounted on the fuel tank cover, to charge the battery. OK let the flames begin. (it's OK because I used Fiberfrax) And no smart ass remarks like "What would Bernerd say, Dan?"Dan HelsperPuryear TN., (until tomorrow only)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slow list day.........How about this idea?

Original Posted By: Kenneth Bickers
I don't know what the output of a solar panel that size would be but I'd be surprisedif it was enough to keep the battery up in-flight with steady ignitiondraw. seems like a small generator driven by a small prop in the slipstream wouldbe a lot cooler looking.but of course heavier.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:10:32 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Slow list day.........How about this idea?

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Dan =93 No flames here! Us auto-engine converters have to stick together! A good weekend, here, too. Got all my spars shaped and rough sanded. Also resolved a long-time headache: How to reduce from a 3/8=9D fuel line to 1/8=9D primer line? Simple answer: Take a block of aluminum and make a =98manifold=99....3/8=9D in...1/8=9D out.Gary Boothe

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones

Original Posted By: Frank Metcalfe
Actually, fiberfrax isn't an insulator. It's a firewall material thatStops fire the same as metal. I can attest that heat goes through it!Having said that I have put 1/8" of the stuff under my firewall. ItWould make a great stuffing for through fittings.ClifI put fiberfrax on mine. You don't really need it, if you don't need thefirewall. If the engine catches fire, the more insulation the better.Jack Phillipsase Date: 03/03/11________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 17:40:37 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: "Dick N"
This year at Sun n Fun in the Wood Shop we are going to build a Pietenpol Fuselage and tail section. We are then going to donate what we build to Brodhead airport to be auctioned or sold at the Pietenpol reunion this summer=2C for the concrete floor at the new visitors center. Dave Aldrich is going to contribute the wood and I am working on Wicks to contribute te plywood. What we still need are steel fittings=2C ( bell crank=2C torque tube=2C tail brackets and rudder assy bar also the wing fittings). Is there anyone out there that can make a set for us? If you can=2C please contact me off list? I know this is short notice and we cant pay for them but I appreciate what ever you all can do. Of couse if you can contribute anything else we can use anything (engine mount=2C wing struts=2C fuel tank=2C tail wheel or? ) I"m sure there a lot of things around the hangar floor you've been meaning to sell or use someplace that would be perfect for our plane.Dick Nhorzpool(at)goldengate.net ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
> Have you installed the cross-member that> runs from the rear ash piece to the top of the rudder bar?> Mine felt wobbly until I added that, no need to reinforce> the 1/4" floor.> > rick > > > On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM, KM Heide CPO/FAAOP > wrote:> > > > > > Any issues> with using standard cold rolledtubing for use on the> Rudder bar and forward foot controls?I need to know if> structural tubing is the choice over standard tubing; if so> why?Also, are any of you reinforcing the floor under the> rudder bar mount as I find it somewhat flexible.> > > > > KMHeide> Hawley,> MN> > > > > > > > > > > > "> target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List> tp://forums.matronics.com> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution> > > > > -- > Rick Holland> Castle Rock, Colorado> > "A Foolish Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little> Minds" > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:46:57 -0500