Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
John,If you really want to upload your build pictures and log, and you are a Mac user,why not use iWeb, build a simple website and just have it hosted somewhere?Then you have all the records on your hard drive, but have it online as well.Just a thought. iWeb is not that hard to use. If you have questions, contact meoff-line, and I would be glad to help.--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 09/15/12

Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
Bruce,I have copied the info below from the FlyCorvair.com website-"Subj: InsuranceDate: 2/2/05I see on your Web site that you were talking with the Vice President and ChiefTechnician of Falcon Insurance. I'm wondering how insurance companies are feelingthese days toward your Corvair conversion, and if you have a feel for whatkind of difference in rates a person might expect to pay, say comparing to anO-200 installation? In my case we're talking about a Christavia Mk 1 installation.I know it's probably depending a lot on the type of airframe and other factors,but could you say anything at all regarding any progress made on the insurancerate aspect of the Corvair?Thanks! Mike Sharkey, Ontario, CanadaReply from WW:We've been in continuous contact with Falcon on this issue. Although it has beenreported that Falcon will not insure some types of automotive powered aircraft,my understanding is that they look at it on a case by case basis. SeveralCorvair builders, including Mark Jones (KR-2S tri-gear) and Randy Stout (Zenair601HD tri-gear), have purchased insurance through Falcon for their aircraft.I spent some time speaking in person with Bob Mackey, Falcon VP, at the LSA Expoin Sebring, Fla. In several follow up phone calls, Bob quoted us a very reasonablerate for our Corvair powered 601. The rate was not significantly differentthan what we pay Falcon to insure Grace's 1946 Taylorcraft. Bob explainedthat the primary component was the fact that both aircraft are taildraggers.Tricycle geared aircraft owners could expect a lower rate. The policy came withsome small stipulations about time in type training that were more than reasonable.If you're interested in insurance, I suggest you contact him directlyat EAA HQ for the straight scoop."I realize that is an older post. I would recommend that you email William Wynneand ask him directly about insurance options for Corvair powered aircraft. Iseem to recall he wrote recently that there is someone that insuring Corvair poweredaircraft fairly readily. I think he had a recent discussion about it onhis website, or on his blog at FLyCorvair.net--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 09/15/12

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
I ordered, and received, a set of the military surplus coveralls that Douwe mentioned.They are a very nice wool material, soft and smooth (not itchy), and as pointedout,they fit the period appearance very nicely. However, that's all that they fiton me.The problem seems to be that Italian military men are somewhat shorter from shouldersto crotch than long-torso Americans, so while they fit me perfectly elsewhere,theyare too short in the torso. I am about 5'-9" and weigh 154.I am going to return these to Sportsman's Guide UNLESS there is someone out therewhowould like to have them and thinks they will fit. In that case, and since I havetopay return shipping for them anyway, I'll send them to any Pieter who would liketohave them, no charge, my goodwill gesture for today. Let me know off-line, otherwisethey're going back in the mail to Sportsman's Guide in a day or two.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"Medford, OR ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:02:24 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 09/15/12