Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Craig Steffen
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Off topic, but interesting> > Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB wrote:> > the Bell XP-77 is one of my favorites that might make a great WW II homebuiltreplica. Small, Wood, It only had a 500 HP motor and looks cool.> I thought about that project once, too, and it still appeals to me. (Not > that I'll get to fly one as an LSA!) But I understand that the prototype > went in owing to aerodynamic problems. Do you have any details?> > Owen> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:43:30 -0400Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Would you attend a wood-working course at Oshkosh?YES

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Don't forget to add the weight of the varnish for the plywood, which thealuminum won't need (although it will need primer under the paint).I personally have not seen a Pietenpol with anything but aluminum for thecockpit cowling. It is very nice to be able to remove it for plumbing allthe instruments.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____