Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
FANTASTIC! Nearly all the tools I own started out in a heap like that. Most folkssort their garbage and feel good about recycling... THAT is REAL recycling.Bravo!"We all die, the goal isn't to live forever. The goal, is to create somethingthat does." You're doing Centilli a real favor.Footnote: Ironically I JUST heard that quote on an episode of Criminal Minds,not half hour ago. Can't remember who said it. Seems appropriate.Good luck with the project, looking forward to tracking that.ToolsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2014 08:30:43 -0700

Original Posted By: "Pietflyer1977"
Charles I used a combination of the two designs. Scroll down a couple pages to see. You will want to build with slight tension or I guess compression of the springs so they don't rattle. In flight. http://www.textors.com/PietProject.htmlSent from my iPadJack Textor> On Aug 25, 2014, at 9:57 PM, Charles Burkholder wrote:> > > Hello builders,> I am in the process of fabricating my split-axle landing gear and have made theswitch from bungees to springs. Is there any drawings out there on how to dothis?> > -- > Charles Burkholder> > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol "Blitzkrieg" to fly again

Original Posted By: "aerocarjake"
Jeff,I will be using an A-65, just overhauled and hopefully putting out the full 65 hp. Unfortunately, I have not been trying to be too "light weight" minded. I may come in on the heavy side. It is built to plans, save for a few things like the rudder horns, tail wheel and extra blocks here and there. Not sure it it's G loading could be any greater than the Aircamper with only on person up. It is the same wing, shorter fuselage, same tail, motor mount, etc. I have been told it performs better because it is lighter, but I don't know if that will be true. I'm sure it will perform better than my Aeronca in climb, but maybe not speed. But I think it will be a blast...just like your!I will attach some pictures, maybe too large...Sent from my iPad> On Aug 31, 2014, at 4:31 PM, "Jeff Boatright" wrote:> y.edu>> > Hi Ray,> > Thanks for the kind words. I just got lucky -- the beauty was there for the camera. > > My wife noticed that face, too. Sort of a Bert and Ernie look.> > Yep, my rudder control horns are below the horizontal stab. I didn't build the plane originally (though I've disassembled/reassembled it twice and rebuilt the forward fuselage once). > > I have always thought that the Skyscout was a very, very cool airplane. Do you have any pix of yours? What will you power it with? I've also always wondered if, given that I've been told it's the same design as the Aircamper but weigh less, how many Gs can it take?> > > Jeff> > > Ray Krause wrote:>> Jeffery,>> >> Absolutely beautiful!>> >> Observations: how do you fly that plane sitting backwards in the cockpit? Note the first couple of views right after takeoff.>> >> You have your rudder horns below the elevators? I did the same on my SkyScout. I know, it is not that way on the plans, but it should make the steerable tail wheel easier to operate.>> >> Thanks for the great inspiration,>> >> Ray Krause>> >> Sent from my iPad>> >> >>> On Aug 31, 2014, at 7:09 AM, "Jeff Boatright" wrote:>>> >>> >>> >>> Just some floobydust for your Labor Day weekend:>>> >>> http://youtu.be/ZdcKXbX8eVw>>> >>> Hope you get a chance to fly or work on your project this weekend!>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Read this topic online here:>>> >>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 680#429680> > > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 714#429714> > > > > > > ============================================================================================================================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol "Blitzkrieg" to fly again

Original Posted By: "AG"
Those photos are just TOO cool.... Wonderful that your bird has some real history....!--------Jake Schultz - curator,Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: More notes on CG, axle location and weight

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Interesting to think about while planning my gear set-up. On the subject of landing gear - I'm still hoping to find out a bit more aboutyour trailer wheel set-up mentioned in one of your older posts regarding yourlow-cost R&D project. I'm especially interested in how you made your hubs. Any info would be appreciated...AndyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________