Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Pocono John"
Hello Mike Smith, =0A=0A=0AWelcome to the Piet list. Everybody screws up once in a while (ask me how I know). If I can be of any service to you please ask. Look forward to future conversations, and any contributions you can give/take. Hope to meet you in person at Brodhead.=0A=0A=0ADan Helsper=0ALoensloe Airfield=0APuryear, TN =0A=0A=0A=0A-----Original Message-----=0AFrom: biplan53 =0ATo: pietenpol-list =0ASent: Tue, Jan 27, 2015 2:07 am=0ASubject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Piet list and BPA slowly dying?=0A=0A=0A--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "biplan53" =0A=0ADan you read my comment before I went back and rewrote it. It hit me the wrong =0Away and I got it off my chest . If Dowe is as good a person as you say he is I =0Awant to be the first to apologize. You or he can call me any time at =0A318-255-8539 My name is Mike Smith at Ruston La. I don't hide behind a code =0Aname. This is the first time I got into it on a forum.=0A=0A--------=0ABuilding steel fuselage aircamper.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=437686#437686=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A===============================================================================================================================================================0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0A________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Full size gusset on rib

Original Posted By: "AircamperN11MS"
Looking at photos, I see some builders have installed a full size gusset on theoutside section of ribs where the wings meet the center section. I don't seethat on the plans. Just checking if it is on the plans and I missed itor perhapsthere's a good reason for full size gussets. Thank you.--------JohnRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Full size gusset on rib

Original Posted By: "Pocono John"
Hi John,Most guys will gusset the ribs as you descibed to prevent any crushing effect whenyou tighten the fabric. You could add lightning holes to the gussets to savesome weight. An overly simplified answer, I know.Cheers,--------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: Full size gusset on rib

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Thanks! Is it the typical 1/16"mahogany?--------JohnRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Ha! You made me look! My plans don't show that either...I must have pickedit up from comments on The List...Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Jack Philips"
That material would work just fine.--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Also, having the whole rib gusseted gives you a nice surface to glue thefabric to, rather than trying to get a good glue job on a 1/4" thick pieceof capstrip. You really should have at least a 1" overlap of fabric ontowood to get a nice glue joint. As mentioned, the tautening of the fabricputs a considerable tension on the fabric, and all that tension has to beresisted by the glue joint on that end rib. You would hate it if two yearsafter you finished your plane, the fabric started pulling loose on the buttrib.Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "jarheadpilot82"
Hello to all,Im about to get my airworthiness inspection (Feb. 14th) and have just a few itemsto fix. One that perplexes me is how to hold down the flop. Some sort of latchingmechanism is necessary. I have come up with a few ideas but none are reallyvery good or easy. Im sure some of you have already been there and have somegreat ideas. If any of you do have some neat ideas would you please sharethem with me. I appreciate you help.Thanks,JackN144JFwire wheelsModel A________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Flop hold down

Original Posted By: "AircamperN11MS"
Jack,I give full credit to P.F. Beck for this design. It cost me a whole nothing.If you go to the dumpster at the local Home Depot they have the aluminum bandsthat go around stacks of lumber. Grab that and cut length as needed. The littlelip has a hole drilled in it and a wood screw is put in the proper position.The head is ground off with just enough left to use your Phillips head screwdriver to bite. When the flop comes down the metal piece comes down and clipson the screw head. There is a little spring pressure that keeps it in place. Itworks great. I think P.F. Used only one. I am a belt and suspenders guy, soI put two.The picture is off the flop upside down, but I hope the picture helps.--------Semper Fi,Terry HandAthens, GARead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/imag ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Flop hold down

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Jack,I have flown a couple of Piets with the single latch like the one Terry has shownyou. It works very well if you want my vote. Happy Landings,--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:57:19 -0500