Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

Original Posted By: Ben Charvet

Original Posted By: Jack T. Textor
Jack:I sheeted the 2 inboard ribs with 1/16 ply wood. I then cut and removed the lowerportion of the vertical 1/4 x 1/2 spruce member so that it only contacts thespar where it is sheeted with the 3/32 ply. I then opened up the 1/16 ply sheetingenough to allow for clearance on the lower 3/16" bolt.I have completed my right wing and am actually attaching the inboard straps today.I just took a couple of photos which I will attachRick SchreiberValparaiso, In----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

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Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Spar butt joint joint strap-intference with root ribBen,A little trammeling advise if I may:Be sure your compression struts are precisely the same length. I added an additional comp strut at the outer terminalsMake your cables with a few threads showing when first drawn up semitight.Tram a little, tighten a little, tram again, tighten. When cables are tight to your satisfaction, tune them. If you are non musical find a friend or neighbor who plays guitar and ask their helpCorky**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-plea ... 0000002598)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Spar butt joint joint strap-intference with root ribDate: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:26:11 -0500

Original Posted By: Richard Schreiber
Jack,Let me revise what I said. As you can see from the photos my 3/32 sheeting on thespar only extends about 1/2 above the strap. The vertical rib member only comesdown to the top edge of the plywood sheeting on the spar. ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"