Original Posted By: "rmueller23"
I have a set of orig plans. They come with a partially built project. It includes: Fuselage in boat stage, all tail feathers built, Ribs built, Center section started with spars and steel fittings. Most (some) fittings are done. The landing gear, tail wheel fitting and torque tube are roughed out. Rib jig, etc. $800 in Georgia.Barry DavisBig Piet Builder________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rib length question
Pietenpol-List: Rib length question
Pietenpol-List: Re: GN1 Plans with project
Original Posted By: "TOPGUN"
I tried to send this via email, but I don't think it went through. If it did, sorryfor the duplicate posting.I'm in the process of lofting the rib coordinates onto my jig. The total lengthof the rib is supposed to be 60" long. If you add up the measurements for thestations going fore to aft (i.e. 1/2", 1", 1", 1", etc) you end up with a totallength of 60.125. I have seen mention of an error in a vertical measurement,but I have yet to find anything about a discrepancy in the length. I understandit's only 1/8", but generally what has everyone done about this. Just buildit an 1/8" longer; subtract the 1/8" off the trailing edge? Is there a horizontaldimension that is known to be incorrect?RyanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GN1 Plans with project
I tried to send this via email, but I don't think it went through. If it did, sorryfor the duplicate posting.I'm in the process of lofting the rib coordinates onto my jig. The total lengthof the rib is supposed to be 60" long. If you add up the measurements for thestations going fore to aft (i.e. 1/2", 1", 1", 1", etc) you end up with a totallength of 60.125. I have seen mention of an error in a vertical measurement,but I have yet to find anything about a discrepancy in the length. I understandit's only 1/8", but generally what has everyone done about this. Just buildit an 1/8" longer; subtract the 1/8" off the trailing edge? Is there a horizontaldimension that is known to be incorrect?RyanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: GN1 Plans with project
Original Posted By: "gcardinal"
Can you e-mail me some pictures? i am interested........crusch(at)lakefield.netwill you seperate out the ribs and center section?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Can you e-mail me some pictures? i am interested........crusch(at)lakefield.netwill you seperate out the ribs and center section?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Rib length question
Original Posted By: "rmueller23"
Ryan,Don't sweat it too much, just make sure the distance between the spars is correct.The chord length on NX18235 is off by more than 1/8" and it flies just fine.Greg Cardinal----- Original Message -----
Ryan,Don't sweat it too much, just make sure the distance between the spars is correct.The chord length on NX18235 is off by more than 1/8" and it flies just fine.Greg Cardinal----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib length question
Original Posted By: "rmueller23"
Ryan,Somehow, and I think it has to do with wider leading and trailing edges, my chordlength came to around 60.5" to 60.625". I don't think my Piet knows the difference.I really wouldn't worry about it either. However, like Greg says keepthe distance between the spars uniform and correct. It would be very discouragingto finish the center section and wing panels and find that they don'tmeet up together.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib length question
Ryan,Somehow, and I think it has to do with wider leading and trailing edges, my chordlength came to around 60.5" to 60.625". I don't think my Piet knows the difference.I really wouldn't worry about it either. However, like Greg says keepthe distance between the spars uniform and correct. It would be very discouragingto finish the center section and wing panels and find that they don'tmeet up together.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rib length question
Original Posted By: Kirk Huizenga
Sounds good. I'll plot with the given dimensions and not worry about a little extra.Thanks Greg and Don.RyanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Sounds good. I'll plot with the given dimensions and not worry about a little extra.Thanks Greg and Don.RyanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________