Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
I had a question regarding Spruce or Fir for my Piet? From what I understand Sprucehas the best strength to weight ratio, but it also has its price tag andshipping costs from Spruce Aircraft. Fir weighs a little more, but does not costas much and I can get aircraft grade Fir here were I live, within an hoursdrive. Have many builders used Fir, and if so how much extra weight did it addto the airframe? I guess the question is $$ vs. pounds. Thanks.I had a question regarding Spruce or Fir for my Piet? From what I understandSpruce has the beststrength to weight ratio, but it also has its pricetag and shipping costs from Spruce Aircraft. Fir weighs a little more, but doesnot cost as much and I can get aircraft grade Fir here were I live, withinan hours drive. Have many builders used Fir, and if so how much extra weightdid it add to the airframe? I guess the question is $$ vs. pounds. Thanks.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Spruce or Fir?
Pietenpol-List: Spruce or Fir?
Original Posted By: Clif Dawson