Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Steve W
I noticed in the Pietnepol Directory that some Piet builders have built a two-piecewing. Does anyone know if a drawing exists for a two-piece wing? I thinkit is worth looking into. Fewer fittings, easier to make, etc. Thanks, Bart________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Conrad, Bart D
Conrad,Well from what I've seen of the 2 piece wing. It is fixed("A" Frame) like onthe Baby Ace and does not lend itself to movement back and forth to adjustthe weight and balance. I would stick with a proven design. Once you makechanges it ripples through out the wing and fitting design. I speak fromexperience as I have modified my wing. sometimes I wish I hadn't.Domenic ----------________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ken Beanlands
The only version of a 2 piece wing I've seen is to use the 3 piece drawings. Makeone panel that is the outboard panel only, and then make the other with thecenter section integrel. It will save about 6 pounds and only require one setoffittings for dissassembly.Conrad, Bart D wrote:> I noticed in the Pietnepol Directory that some Piet builders have built a two-piecewing. Does anyone know if a drawing exists for a two-piece wing? I thinkit is worth looking into. Fewer fittings, easier to make, etc. Thanks, Bart--David B.Schober, CPEInstructor, Aviation MaintenanceFairmont State CollegeNational Aerospace Education Center1050 East Benedum Industrial DriveBridgeport, WV 26330-9503(304) 842-8300________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: lolata
I noticed in the Pietnepol Directory that some Piet builders have built atwo-piece wing. Does anyone know if a drawing exists for a two-piece wing?I think it is worth looking into. Fewer fittings, easier to make, etc.Thanks, Bart________________________________________________________________________________