Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Hey Guys:Do I need to sheet this with plywood? I used balsa blocks to fill the space betweenthe top.deck stringers as bracing. It goes back about 4" back from the face of the front of the top former/sear back. I was planning to cover this with1/8 ply, but after looking at the final product, I am thinking it is plentystrong, but I am not sure how much abuse this part gets when sitting on it/ gettingin and out/ etc.Will the final covering be enough if I cover the top with some leather like MikeCuy? Just looking for some "been there, done that" advice. I do plan to "dimple" or feather the edges to prevent the covering from havinga hard edge regardless...Thanks!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/1365 ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I recommend plywood, either 1/8" or 1/16"...just ties it all together.Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer

Original Posted By: Gary Boothe
Use plywood. 1/16 is fine. Ties it all together (where did I hear this?)Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Mark Roberts"
I awoke in a cold sweat last night, suddenly realizing that Dan Helsper wasgoing to learn that my Piet came out of the factory with a fiberglassbump.he would then produce a document from the Secret Files, questioning theauthenticity of my plane. This bump is necessary to hide a portion of myCorvair (A la Last Original) starter (see top of cowling). All I had on handwas some 6061 and some homemade tools.and about 3 hours.Gary BootheNX308MB________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Do I need to sheet this with plywood?

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
Okie Doakie... I will make a ply skirt for it. Thanks for the advice!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:10:40 +0000 (UTC)

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
The balsa blocking is probably strong enough, although it might dent easily.I covered this area with 1/16" birch plywood, per the picture below:Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "CraigAho"
I was hoping that those who have built the anti rotation system ala Mike Cuy couldadvise on the Vertical tube dia. and wall thickness and also the dia. of thereceiver tube and is it a close tolerance. Also the length of the tubes. Iwould like to purchase a new tolerance and related tubing's for my new gear. Thanks Guys for any advise. I am attaching a photo of my old gear just becauseI have it avail on my computer.CraigRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/file ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Straight Axel advise

Original Posted By: "Mark Roberts"
I filled with balsa and covered in 1/32 ply.My rudder cables go in a straight line fromthe bar to the rudder. In doing so they liejust above the front edge of the seat. I acquired a 1/4" thick piece of micarta ( traditional you know )and made guides from that. At the seat back theydo only that, no direction change at all. Theones mounted above the bellcrank do benda teeny weeny bit, barely noticable in the pic.Another thing I've added is rudder stops atthe bar. At full deflection they hold saidrudder 1/2" away from the elevators. I saw avid once of completion inspection and thatwas a fail on that plane so I checked mineand sure enough the rudder went too far. Notany more. :-)Clif----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Gary Boothe
Looks plenty good to me Mark. I find that I place the palm of my hand justbehind the cockpit, especially when leaving, and have seen some guys sitthere, but your design would support both nicely. In my opinion.douwe________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Aluminum Bump

Original Posted By: "Ralph"
Still having post building withdrawals.GarySent from my iPhoneOn Apr 8, 2013, at 6:30 AM, "kevinpurtee" wrote:> > So you were bored, Gary?> > --------> Kevin "Axel" Purtee> Rebuilding NX899KP> Austin/San Marcos, TX> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 133#398133> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Lion Mason
Looks like my quick email to Mike Cuy has me on a roll again. Thank you Mike.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Do I need to sheet this with plywood?

Original Posted By: "Mark Roberts"
I'd say most camp.I've observed most flying in to tent camp and store gear in the plane or tent.Some folks camp near the planes, but there's a bit of an alcove across a closedrunway where there's a good sized tent camped community. There's also a ratherlarge contingent of motorhomes.I've always had a car there, but really haven't needed it. There's a good pizzajoint within walking distance. My son and I camped there while ferrying ourpiet through Brodhead. There was no one around, so we slept under the pavilionand walked into town for dinner. There's a fire pit and folks gather all over the place, it's pretty easy to getin with a crowd for a ride into town for dinner or whatever for a little changein pace. Pretty laid back.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Do I need to sheet this with plywood?

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Thanks guys!Those pics really helped on a few levels. I get how those phenolic guides work.I might use that idea!Also, I don't like my elevator pivot works. Instead of using a welded set up, Imight try that delrin block idea...Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________