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  1. SteveR

    Wood Scimitar Propellers - reliability?

    Are scimitar propellers more prone to breakage than "standard" straight propellers? Some scimitar shapes have quite an aggressive curve, and it seems to me that the strength of the propeller would be reduced. I have heard of one instance where a tip broke off, but one incident doesn't really...
  2. SteveR

    A-75 Propeller for sale

    Details here: Prince Propeller for sale for Continental A-75 Made by Prince Aircraft - Prince Aircraft Company They have a file on this propeller and can answer questions if needed. 68 x 42 (diameter x pitch). Wood Q-tip propeller, custom made for Continental A-75. Roughly 200hrs. Turns...
  3. SteveR

    Do the A-65/75 and O-200 share engine mounts?

    One day my Pietenpol is going to need a new engine and I'm considering using an O-200. Do they share a mount? The logs for my plane say it spent the first 7 flight hours with an O-200, then the owner changed it out for an A-75 (too much power, he said). For that reason I assume they do use...
  4. SteveR

    Cooling baffles for A-75

    I want to replace the J-3 cub style "eyebrows" on my Pietenpol Aircamper. I can't seem to stop all the cracks in these things. I would like to build essentially a square baffle, instead of the rounded design like the J3 baffle. What are the design considerations for these baffles? The only...
  5. SteveR

    Lunch/Fly-In - Norman, OK Saturday February 10th, 2007

    http://www.wotelectronics.com/flyin/ The field identifier is O44 (Oscar44). Arrive at 10:00, we'll start eating lunch around noon. The field is mowed and in good condition. We've always have several nosewheel RV (Vans) experimental aircraft land here with no problems, even which wheel...
  6. SteveR

    Bbq Fly-in - Norman, Ok - Saturday 08/12/06

    http://www.wotelectronics.com/flyin The field identifier is "Oscar44". Arrive at 10:00, we'll start eating lunch around noon & have birthday cake afterwards (Gladys McCaslin, the owner of the field, turns 78 that week). Lunch will be at "Big Belly BBQ" across Hwy 77, just a few hundred...
  7. SteveR

    Wanted: pnuematic rivet gun, bucking bars

    I need a rivet gun for occasional use on my Pietenpol. I don't do much riveting, I just need something that will allow me to make the occasional cowling repair, etc. Let me know what you have. [email protected]
  8. SteveR

    Prop damage from AWOL spinner

    Last weekend I lost my spinner through my prop. I had removed it the previous weekend because the screw kept coming loose. I was going to leave it off until I found the right solution. An A&P where I keep my plane saw me messing with it, and came over to help. He went and grabbed a bolt and...
  9. SteveR

    Connecting antenna ground to sheet metal/ground plane?

    I'm hoping to install an external COM antenna next weekend, but I'm wondering what an acceptable ground connection is. The radiating element will be a 24" brass rod mounted to the belly of the plane. I'm guessing a typical bolt/lug next to this rod for the ground might be too lossy for a...
  10. SteveR

    Wire type?

    I'm in the process of installing a radio, intercom, and battery. What wire types do people commonly use? MIL-W-22759/16? This is in an open cockpit aircraft, and wiring will be minimal, so I'm not concerned with toxic smoke/fumes (If my airplane is on fire, I've got more immediate...
  11. SteveR

    Battery box construction?

    I'm going to build a battery box for my plane. I only need to power my radio and GPS, so I don't need a big battery. I found a sealed 12v 8AH battery that should work great. I want to put it in a battery box even though it is sealed, just in case. I originally intended to build an aluminum...
  12. SteveR

    American safety wire pliers?

    Where can I get a good set of American made safety wire pliers? I don't want to pay $80 for them, but I don't want the $10 Chinese pliers either. Is it possible to get American made safety wire pliers for less than $40?
  13. SteveR

    Fuel proof coating for cork float?

    I need to re-coat the cork used for my cub-style fuel guage, but I'm not sure what to use. Some people use shellac, but one of shellac's solvents is ethanol, so I would prefer to avoid this in case I decide to use autogas in the future. Can anyone recomend an epoxy or fiberglass resin that...
  14. SteveR

    Paint for exhaust stacks?

    The exhaust stacks on my A-65 are fairly old, and right now are probably 20% covered with rust. I'm not even sure how much sandblasting they could take, as the wall thickness isn't that great. What could I use to paint the pipes to help them last a few more years? They aren't horrible, as...
  15. SteveR

    Recommend an ELT...

    I'm looking for an ELT for my AirCamper, and don't know a lot about what is out there. What is a good, inexpensive ELT? I'd like something with D-cell batteries so I don't have to worry about replacing a non-standard battery. What else should I know when looking for an ELT? I know very...
  16. SteveR

    Best foam padding for seats?

    The foam in my Pietenpol's seats is about 2" thick, and I think it is just typical foam rubber. It is nowhere near firm enough in my opinion. It is too soft, and you get bad, well, pressure points on long trips. I think a much more dense, firm foam would work a lot better. Any suggestions?
  17. SteveR

    Dipole antennas?

    I want to make a dipole antenna for my Pietenpol. I intend to mount it internally, as the wood structure should facilitate that, and I don't want an antenna hanging off an antique style airplane. Has anyone ever made their own? I ordered the antenna text from RST, but haven't had time to...
  18. SteveR

    No transponder/no electrical system under a mode C veil...

    My Pietenpol has no electrical system, and so no transponder, however I am fairly close to DFW airspace (actually I live in the surface class B). I know I can operate under the mode C veil, as long as I don't actually enter class B. However, what are the formalities that apply? Reading the...
  19. SteveR

    DFW/North Texas pilots

    I hope this doesn't violate any forum rules in any way. If so, I apologize and please delete this thread! http://www.dfwpilots.org/board/ A friend of mine started this site, it is fairly active, with mostly just GA pilots who fly for fun. Just thought I'd post it here in case anyone is...
  20. SteveR

    Oil Filters Vs. Screens?, Opinions?

    I was reading about filters last night in the latest AOPA mag. Basically they were saying that filters work a lot better than screens (makes sense to me). My engine has a screen in it, my first oil change is coming up fast, what do you guys recommend? Should I stick a filter in? I agree that...
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