Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
I believe the reason for the plywood just aft of the leading edge nose block is to keep the fabric from touchingthe top of the front spar as it 'sucks down' after taughtening. -My only concern with an all-plywood LE would be possible waviness as thin plywood likes to take on sometimes lessthan flat contours when steamed/soaked and bent but then again weren't Spitfires and other planes like the Spruce Goosesheeted in plywood in some parts ? -The aluminum LE's on Champs and such will dent readily if you bang them into another wing (hangar rash) or the cornerof your hangar walls or doors and I'm sure the plywood would react much the same and both would need repair.- The solid nose block LE certainly would have much higher impact resistance than either alum. or ply sheeting but yousetakes your chances I suppose and hope for the best.-- All three methods to me are acceptable.- -Mike C. ----________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: LE ply reasoning on top
Pietenpol-List: LE ply reasoning on top
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: to fly or build?well said John!In a message dated 12/8/2008 8:46:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, AMsafetyC(at)aol.com writes:I think we all have obstacles to deal with or overcome from family and social obligation discouraging and un encouraging significant others, Yard work,home maintenance, work and travel schedules and the ever popular financial dilemma, changing medical conditions and a host of other things. I think if youcan name I am certain someone has experienced it, even my favorite Builders block.I stay on the project by and through contact with friends I have made on the board, along with the inspirational pictures I have hanging in my shop and the time I get to visit other builders at Brodhead and on business trips.Most inspiring is my grandson of 4 years old who has claimed the front pit as his seat and knowing the back seat belongs to his poppop and that one day he and I will fly our completed project together!Just something about that is enough to keep me going, building against all the obstacles life continues to throw at me. And when its all said and done Istill get the joy of the build experience and a great hand made airplane which beats the hell out of anything else I can imagine.John____________________________________ Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. _Try it now_ (http:010) .(http://www.matronics.com/contribution) (http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List) ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: LE ply reasoning on topDate: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:24:03 -0600
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: to fly or build?well said John!In a message dated 12/8/2008 8:46:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, AMsafetyC(at)aol.com writes:I think we all have obstacles to deal with or overcome from family and social obligation discouraging and un encouraging significant others, Yard work,home maintenance, work and travel schedules and the ever popular financial dilemma, changing medical conditions and a host of other things. I think if youcan name I am certain someone has experienced it, even my favorite Builders block.I stay on the project by and through contact with friends I have made on the board, along with the inspirational pictures I have hanging in my shop and the time I get to visit other builders at Brodhead and on business trips.Most inspiring is my grandson of 4 years old who has claimed the front pit as his seat and knowing the back seat belongs to his poppop and that one day he and I will fly our completed project together!Just something about that is enough to keep me going, building against all the obstacles life continues to throw at me. And when its all said and done Istill get the joy of the build experience and a great hand made airplane which beats the hell out of anything else I can imagine.John____________________________________ Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. _Try it now_ (http:010) .(http://www.matronics.com/contribution) (http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List) ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: LE ply reasoning on topDate: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:24:03 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: More leading edge questions/ideas
Original Posted By: Michael Perez