Pietenpol-List: Beginning to Build - Questions
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 4:41 pm
Original Posted By: "Richard Navratil"
Hi All,Just a couple of quick questions from a beginning builder:1. How much T-88 is needed to build the wing ribs and tail feathers?2. Im ordering 90 degree mahogany plywood from Wicks for the 3/16 tail feather gussets, and need to choose either 3-ply or 5-ply. The 3-ply is lighter, but I assume the 5-ply is stronger. Im thinking that the 3-ply will be plenty strong enough, and the weight savings in the tail will be of greater importance. Am I correct in my assumptions?Thanks,Bruce________________________________________________________________________________
Hi All,Just a couple of quick questions from a beginning builder:1. How much T-88 is needed to build the wing ribs and tail feathers?2. Im ordering 90 degree mahogany plywood from Wicks for the 3/16 tail feather gussets, and need to choose either 3-ply or 5-ply. The 3-ply is lighter, but I assume the 5-ply is stronger. Im thinking that the 3-ply will be plenty strong enough, and the weight savings in the tail will be of greater importance. Am I correct in my assumptions?Thanks,Bruce________________________________________________________________________________