Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "David B. Schober"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Instrument panel>I'm in the process of getting together an instrument panel and would like>some advice. I believe that the Piet uses a wooden panel. What material is>used? The Christavia plans call for an aluminum panel made from 1/8" >plate. It is rather difficult to cut with typical hand dools. Other than>holding the instruments and upper boot cowl in place, the panel serves no>other structural purpose. Any ideas are welcome. >>Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)>Calgary, Alberta, Canada>Christavia MK 1 C-GREN>>>________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Lightsey, Mark - TP2MAL"
I'm in the process of getting together an instrument panel and would likesome advice. I believe that the Piet uses a wooden panel. What material isused? The Christavia plans call for an aluminum panel made from 1/8" plate. It is rather difficult to cut with typical hand dools. Other thanholding the instruments and upper boot cowl in place, the panel serves noother structural purpose. Any ideas are welcome. Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)Calgary, Alberta, CanadaChristavia MK 1 C-GREN________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ken Beanlands
Ken; I used 1/8" Mahogany on my Scout...works fine....Earl Myers, Ohio, USA-----Original Message-----