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Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Gary Gower
Re: Pietenpol-List: 36" center section design
Original Posted By: John Egan
JohnSounds like you got it right. I am looking at one here in my shop builtas you described. The only thing I did additionally, is to add 3 bottomplates under the fuel tank. Also, I have a 24" cut out.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
JohnSounds like you got it right. I am looking at one here in my shop builtas you described. The only thing I did additionally, is to add 3 bottomplates under the fuel tank. Also, I have a 24" cut out.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Matt Dralle
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' bothIn a message dated 5/28/2006 8:09:10 PM Central Standard Time, at7000ft(at)gmail.com writes:Did you glue (poly-tak) the fabric to the bottom of each rib, or is it best to wait till you rib stitch to pull the bottom fabric up to the undercamberedribs? Rick, Allow me to jump in here. You should NOT glue the fabric to the bottom (or top) of the wing ribs, or when you shrink the fabric it could warp the ribs. The Stits method says the fabric will shrink by 10%. The way I did it, was to glue the fabric on the bottom first, then the top, then the wing tips, keeping the wrinkles out. I clamped the fabric in placewith spring clamps and cloths pins. Then did the leading and trailing edge tapes, then do a fabric shrink with 75% to 80%of the suggested heat setting, then rib stitch - pulling the fabric up in the undercambered portion, then thefinal 100% of the full max suggested heat setting - keeping a close eye on thetemp of the iron, then tape over the the stitches. You can hear the fabric moving all over the place when you shrink it. The stitches are closer togetherin the prop was area, plus one rib each side. I used just over 500 stitches !!Chuck G.NX770CGhttp://nx770cg.com/Wing.htmlToo windy to fly in the Land of Oz...I wonder if anyone ever did a takeoff - going in reverse !!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 15:02:31 -0700
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' bothIn a message dated 5/28/2006 8:09:10 PM Central Standard Time, at7000ft(at)gmail.com writes:Did you glue (poly-tak) the fabric to the bottom of each rib, or is it best to wait till you rib stitch to pull the bottom fabric up to the undercamberedribs? Rick, Allow me to jump in here. You should NOT glue the fabric to the bottom (or top) of the wing ribs, or when you shrink the fabric it could warp the ribs. The Stits method says the fabric will shrink by 10%. The way I did it, was to glue the fabric on the bottom first, then the top, then the wing tips, keeping the wrinkles out. I clamped the fabric in placewith spring clamps and cloths pins. Then did the leading and trailing edge tapes, then do a fabric shrink with 75% to 80%of the suggested heat setting, then rib stitch - pulling the fabric up in the undercambered portion, then thefinal 100% of the full max suggested heat setting - keeping a close eye on thetemp of the iron, then tape over the the stitches. You can hear the fabric moving all over the place when you shrink it. The stitches are closer togetherin the prop was area, plus one rib each side. I used just over 500 stitches !!Chuck G.NX770CGhttp://nx770cg.com/Wing.htmlToo windy to fly in the Land of Oz...I wonder if anyone ever did a takeoff - going in reverse !!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 15:02:31 -0700
RE: Pietenpol-List:weight and balance
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Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' bothIn a message dated 5/29/2006 2:29:40 PM Central Standard Time, at7000ft(at)gmail.com writes:The way I did it, was to glue the fabric on the bottom first, then the topOnly at the leading edge, and trailing edges.Chuck G.________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' bothIn a message dated 5/29/2006 2:29:40 PM Central Standard Time, at7000ft(at)gmail.com writes:The way I did it, was to glue the fabric on the bottom first, then the topOnly at the leading edge, and trailing edges.Chuck G.________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
I agree with Chuck completely. Gluing directly to the ribs cause somedistortions in the wing later on. Leading and trailing edges only.We have also had a lot of those nasty winds in Minnesota also. Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
I agree with Chuck completely. Gluing directly to the ribs cause somedistortions in the wing later on. Leading and trailing edges only.We have also had a lot of those nasty winds in Minnesota also. Dick N. ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Gary Gower
Re: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
RE: Pietenpol-List: you seen one wing, you seen em' both
Original Posted By: Jim Ash
RE: Pietenpol-List:weight and balance
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RE: Pietenpol-List:weight and balance
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