Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
This is called, "The Wilson Test." Upon determining that the glove no longerdeflates, and all leaks have been dealt with, on cries out loudly, "WILSON!"Upon hearing the uproar, usually The Wife sticks her nose curiously into thegarage, and you proudly announce that you have no leaks, after which Shewill shrug, return to her housely activities, and leave you alone in proudsilence..Many thanks to all who contributed info, but special thanks to Jim Markle,who inspired me with his numerous pictures on Westcoastpiet.com. Also, a very special note of thanks to Jack Phillips who sent me a verydetailed description of the process, and, maybe unwittingly, enabled me topower my crowd-pleasing Corvair for approximately 3 hours!!...Thanks, Jack!!Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear, RIBS DONE!________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Wilson Test
RE: Pietenpol-List: Piets & Yorkies
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Beautiful, Larry! ...and the prop, too!Gary -----Original Message-----
Beautiful, Larry! ...and the prop, too!Gary -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Wilson Test
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Hi Raymond, thanks for the reply. I received my prints in the mail a few daysafter my posting, and it turns out that the spruce strips the builder put underneathisn't per print, and that is way there was some clearance issues. Thanks,james tRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:33:53 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wilson Test
Hi Raymond, thanks for the reply. I received my prints in the mail a few daysafter my posting, and it turns out that the spruce strips the builder put underneathisn't per print, and that is way there was some clearance issues. Thanks,james tRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:33:53 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Wilson Test
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Here's a source for ferrules (for .102" and .08" wire):http://www.blueswallowaircraft.com/html ... a.htmlBill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Here's a source for ferrules (for .102" and .08" wire):http://www.blueswallowaircraft.com/html ... a.htmlBill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
Do you offer customer pickup? Or possibly delivery if the recipient springs fordinner? dfwplt wrote:> Soooooo, I'll have several streamlined cabane pieces available if anyone wantsto go that route. I'm cutting up the lift struts into shorter pieces that willbe usable for the cabanes. I won't sell them but will ask only that you payshipping.> > jm----------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Do you offer customer pickup? Or possibly delivery if the recipient springs fordinner? dfwplt wrote:> Soooooo, I'll have several streamlined cabane pieces available if anyone wantsto go that route. I'm cutting up the lift struts into shorter pieces that willbe usable for the cabanes. I won't sell them but will ask only that you payshipping.> > jm----------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Original Posted By: "aerocarjake"
Jon,I did the first flight and the first 40 hours in a Ragwing Special that a friendof mine built. I was very surprised at how much it flew like the Piet. Itis very roomy inside too. It likes 3 point take offs and landings. Wheel landingsare useless and raising the tail on take off was a waste of time and usedtwice as much runway. He had a 440 cc Kawasaki in it first. It broke a crankat 8 hours and the landing was uneventful. He then put in a 55 HP Hirth. It was a better choice of engines and ran smoother. I got the owner current in the front seat of my Piet and then turned him loosein his Ragwing. It was a good transition for him and he has had no problems.It is a very fun airplane to own and fly. I give it a 9 out of 10. The Piet isa 10 out of 10.--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Jon,I did the first flight and the first 40 hours in a Ragwing Special that a friendof mine built. I was very surprised at how much it flew like the Piet. Itis very roomy inside too. It likes 3 point take offs and landings. Wheel landingsare useless and raising the tail on take off was a waste of time and usedtwice as much runway. He had a 440 cc Kawasaki in it first. It broke a crankat 8 hours and the landing was uneventful. He then put in a 55 HP Hirth. It was a better choice of engines and ran smoother. I got the owner current in the front seat of my Piet and then turned him loosein his Ragwing. It was a good transition for him and he has had no problems.It is a very fun airplane to own and fly. I give it a 9 out of 10. The Piet isa 10 out of 10.--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Original Posted By: "Ozarkflyer"
Bill Church wrote:> Looks like a great opportunity for someone.> > Bill C.Bill C. and group, I want to thank you guy's for the information you share. I have purchased thisproject. This is the early steps of a lifelong(well 40 years of it anyways!)dream. To cruise above this fabulous planet low and slow. I have survived a greatcareer as a mountain guide working in the highest elevation production heliskiing in the world, in the Himalayas. Now I look forward to tinkering on myown machine, choosing only the weather I like and coming home when I want! I have a ton of questions but will restrain myself and slowly research the easyones and turn to you guys when needed.Thanks again,Lyle Fast--------My passion for the landscape has lead me to the sky.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Bill Church wrote:> Looks like a great opportunity for someone.> > Bill C.Bill C. and group, I want to thank you guy's for the information you share. I have purchased thisproject. This is the early steps of a lifelong(well 40 years of it anyways!)dream. To cruise above this fabulous planet low and slow. I have survived a greatcareer as a mountain guide working in the highest elevation production heliskiing in the world, in the Himalayas. Now I look forward to tinkering on myown machine, choosing only the weather I like and coming home when I want! I have a ton of questions but will restrain myself and slowly research the easyones and turn to you guys when needed.Thanks again,Lyle Fast--------My passion for the landscape has lead me to the sky.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wilson Test
Pietenpol-List: Re: Props and hub and progress
Original Posted By: "coxwelljon"
Yeah me too!> > Clif> > Gahan Wilson was the only reason I subscribed to Playboy. [Rolling Eyes]________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Props and hub and progress
Yeah me too!> > Clif> > Gahan Wilson was the only reason I subscribed to Playboy. [Rolling Eyes]________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Props and hub and progress