Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Thanks very much, I understand what your saying and that leaving it solid is the better option. I was only looking at it from the aspect of weight as fir is heavier. I just ran some of my own simple calculations though and a 3/4" fir spar will only be a little over 7 lbs heavier than a 3/4" spruce ...

Thanks very much. I've always been fascinated with flight and engineering and my family has been into planes for a long time so the infrastructure and support is already there. I find the biggest part of doing things like this at a young age is doing your research and staying humble. Know the ...

I am a grade 12 student still in school, the airplane is my project and I only chose to do it as a school project because I get time everyday to work on it, a workspace, and machine and tools to use, the school doesn't have any ownership or responsibility for my plane. I guess to simplify the ...

Hello I am building an Air Camper in Ontario at high school as a bit of a grade 12 wood shop project. I have experience with engineering and fabrication, I also have flown and have a grass strip behind my home so I'm not in the project blindfolded. I am very willing to learn though and always look ...