Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Hello All,Not being satisfied with the partially built fuselage I acquired I'mconstructing another. I have the side longerons, struts and bracescompleted. For the side gusset plates should I extend them above the topand bottom longerons 1/8 inch?Thanks!JackDSM ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jack,No. The turtledeck formers will hide any offset on the top, and both top andbottom longerons get filler strips between the gussets. Eventually, you willbe slightly rounding all off for a smooth transition around the corner forthe fabric. Besides, even if you do decide that you want the gussets tooverlap, you can do it with the spreader gussets overlapping the sidegussets.Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair Conversion, mountedTail done, Fuselage on gear(16 ribs down.) _____

Original Posted By: Dan Yocum