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by A D Coates
Wed Oct 21, 2026 9:36 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Aluminum tube/gusset fuselage?
Replies: 2
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Re: Aluminum tube/gusset fuselage?

Graham Lee developed plans for the Nieuport 10 which is a tandem two seat aircraft.

Having built a Nieuport 11, I can attest to the simplicity of building in tube and gussets.

I would certainly get the plans for the 10 and decide what suits you.
by A D Coates
Wed Oct 21, 2026 7:56 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Rudder Hinges
Replies: 5
Views: 17747

Re: Rudder Hinges

I had a set of "raw" aluminium castings, but I figured that the job of drilling them accurately was beyond me without machining equipment.

I ended up using pairs of turnbuckle forks, which work extremely well.