Pietenpol-List: hinged / removable turtledeck

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:27 pm

Original Posted By: "Richard Navratil"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: hinged / removable turtledeckDale Johnson and I were discussing a hinged turtledeck at Brodhead. He suggestedI build this into the my piet to facilitate inspection of cable connectionsand such from the top of the airplane. I was thinking about it and wonderingif it couldn't just be completely removable. I'm thinking, instead of usingstringers, make the turtledeck shape out of 1/16th or 1/8" ply and have it attachwith several bolts along the top longerons. Just a thought. I'd seen DickNavratrils new peit under construction and he made his turtledeck this way -except not detatchable to my knowledge.Any thoughts?Tom B.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:33 pm

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TomMine is not detachable. I like the idea of a hinged seat back forinspection better. Its all a matter of personal choice, but I like thesmooth appearance of the fuse.Dick N.----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:25 pm

Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: hinged / removable turtledeckDick,Is yours 1/16"th ply over the t.d.? I'd like to take a closer look at how youdid that if you wouldn't mind.Tom B.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:35 pm

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Hi TomI used 1/8 in ply. I pre bent the wood wetting it occasionally for a week.I have made some changes to that fuse. I wasnt happy with the cloudedappearance. It hopefully will be better now. I am going out to Montana for a week, starting tomorrow. Give me a callafter I get back 612-805-1742Dick----- Original Message -----