Original Posted By: "Warren D. Shoun"
It appears that after joining the wing panels to the center section (three piece wing) there will be a gap of about 2 inches. What have folks been using to cover the gap and how is it held in place? Thanks, Dave Boyd, Champaign,IL________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 13:36:50 -0800
Pietenpol-List: center section/wing panel gap
RE: Pietenpol-List: center section/wing panel gap
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Except for the fact that going across the bottom of the wing you will not beable to follow the undercamber in the airfoil. I used what you describedand did something that looks cool (to me at least) I used a piece ofaluminum as you described but punched a pair of holes 2 inches apart ever 10inches or so, then using 1/8" bungee cord, laced from the front to the rearand tied off at the trailing edge. to the uninitiated they think that Isewed my wing panels together. Other solutions include screws into smallblocks mounted on the ribs, or screwing into the rib itself. Just anotherlittle detail left to the builder...Steve E.-----Original Message-----
Except for the fact that going across the bottom of the wing you will not beable to follow the undercamber in the airfoil. I used what you describedand did something that looks cool (to me at least) I used a piece ofaluminum as you described but punched a pair of holes 2 inches apart ever 10inches or so, then using 1/8" bungee cord, laced from the front to the rearand tied off at the trailing edge. to the uninitiated they think that Isewed my wing panels together. Other solutions include screws into smallblocks mounted on the ribs, or screwing into the rib itself. Just anotherlittle detail left to the builder...Steve E.-----Original Message-----
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Re: Pietenpol-List: center section/wing panel gap
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Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: center section/wing panel gapI've just been through this thought process. Was too embarrased to pose my thinking on the net. SO, this was my conclusion.I have 2 inches of 1/16 mah plywood on all 4 butt ribs. Flush on gap sides. I have planned to epoxy strips of 2024 alum 1 1/2 inch wide on the under sides of the plywood, fore and aft, top and bottom. When time comes to install the fairing I need only to drill and screw with flatest head stainless. Hope this works as I'm only a hobiest and not a craftsman. Thought at first about installing nut plates under plywood but would never find them and or if I drilled the fairing before covering, it wouldn't work. If anyone has a better solution keep the thoughts moving.Corky in beautiful La. 72 today________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: center section/wing panel gapI've just been through this thought process. Was too embarrased to pose my thinking on the net. SO, this was my conclusion.I have 2 inches of 1/16 mah plywood on all 4 butt ribs. Flush on gap sides. I have planned to epoxy strips of 2024 alum 1 1/2 inch wide on the under sides of the plywood, fore and aft, top and bottom. When time comes to install the fairing I need only to drill and screw with flatest head stainless. Hope this works as I'm only a hobiest and not a craftsman. Thought at first about installing nut plates under plywood but would never find them and or if I drilled the fairing before covering, it wouldn't work. If anyone has a better solution keep the thoughts moving.Corky in beautiful La. 72 today________________________________________________________________________________