Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "TOPGUN"
How I did it... NO glue, just two nails through each of the upright rib bracesinto the back of the front spar and the front of the rear spar. Use cementcoated nails available from Wicks or ASS. I used a picture frame glazing plierto squeeze the nails into the spar. No need for a hammer. NO need to nailthru the top cap strip. Agree with Jack, ribs are not going to go anywhere afterrib stitching anyway...DanRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: straight axle gear???

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I have two sets of aircamper plans one from the 70's & 08' and neither of themshow the construction details for the staight axle variety, only the split gearstyle. Is there another set of plans with a different option?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: straight axle gear???

Original Posted By: "TOPGUN"
There is a supplemental plan for wooden landing gear that you can get from thePietenpol family.Also, check out www.westcoastpiet.com for a great wood gear write up.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: straight axle gear???

Original Posted By:> rmdinfo(at)lakefield.net
It's a suppliment available throught Andrew or Don PietenpolDoug DeverIn beautiful Stow Ohio> Subject: Pietenpol-List: straight axle gear???

Original Posted By: Doug Dever
ok, your right. i just ordered the supplemental drawings from their site. That sheet must be lost in my original plans my dad had, cause the gear is alldone, just need to re-do a few things.ThanksRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________