Well, I would have laughed at a smoke system on a Piet or my own Corben
several years ago, but after seeing a smoke system in operation on a
Baby Ace at the SAA fly in this year, I KNOW it's for me. Since my
Corben is so slow in the pattern (60-65 MPH), I have nearly been run
over by Cessnas and such at fly in breakfasts. No one seems to see me
and they keep hollering at me on the radio for my position. A short
burst of smoke would definitely draw attention to my whereabouts as I
approach the airport and at various points around the pattern!

Scott


Frank Stutzman wrote:

Scott wrote:

I seem to recall a relatively simple smoke system that used a propane
torch bottle to hold the smoke oil and I believe it was pressurized with
air to eliminate the need for a pump. I realize it would only be good
for short bursts, but that is exactly the application I need. Any
reference to the article appreciated...


Don't know about a propane bottle, but there was somebody years ago on
the Pietenpol list who had a smoke system based on one of those hand
pumped insecticde garden sprayers. Seemed to work good for him.

Yah, I know a smoke system on a Pietenpol...

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Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR