Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Greg Yotz"
Bro's-Mike Cuy's last posting should be copied and posted on the wall of everyPietenpol builder's shop.My sentiments echo Mike exactly. If I have material to buy I try to imagine whatthe guys in the 30's used. If I can upgrade it without a great deal of expenseor an increase in weight, I'll do so. If I can't, I start looking in hardwarestores, hobby shops, and lumber yards. I don't think anyone can look at myAir Camper and find anything unsafe or anything that doesn't look like it belongson an airplane. So don't get bogged down with finding an aviation-grade widget. Make it yourselfor find something that is a suitable substitute. There is so much that can belearned by finding solutions to the unexpected mysteries that are inherent inbuilding from 70+ year old plans, and that's what the homebuilt movement isabout.....education!I have not and will not advocate less than AN fittings and cables, 4130 steel,and the tried-and-true methods for building airplanes that are spelled out invarious FAA, CAA, NACA, etc. pubs. Bingelis is GREAT, too.That's it for me...............See Ya' at B'Head!!!Larry________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Gary Gower
My sentiments exactly. I've also broken, torn apart, bent, and stretchedseveral different pieces of my project to make sure what I was using ormaking would stand up to flight. I will fly with absolute certainty thateverything I built can stand up to the stresses it needs too. Also, justbecause it's "aircraft quality" doesn't mean it won't or can't fail. Ivisually check every bolt, pin, nut, screw, etc before I place it in myaircraft. I've found more than a couple pieces that didn't look right andwere tossed in the trash can.Greg________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:56:49 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: RD