Original Posted By: "James"
Richard&Kathryn Davis In Tok Alaska hers is a standard Piet and his is the Aerial. Wing ribs for Piet&Aerial upper wings built metal fittings done waiting to be primed. Engine for the Piet is 0235 OSMOH engine for the Aerial is a Rotec R2800.0 time. We are a happy husband and wife build team.________________________________________________________________________________
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RE: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol's wing strut design change?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
George Reads Aircamper had flown well over 1,000 hours with the struts donein a V arrangement. His plane is highly modified though. But that's thewhole idea about "homebuilding" isn't it? Jim T.-----Original Message-----
George Reads Aircamper had flown well over 1,000 hours with the struts donein a V arrangement. His plane is highly modified though. But that's thewhole idea about "homebuilding" isn't it? Jim T.-----Original Message-----
> Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol's wing strut design change?
Original Posted By: "Mac Zirges"
>>I'm wondering why can't the wing struts be like them of a Kitfox/Avid. >If>the front attach point is strong 'BEEFED' up why can't the wing struts be >shaped 'Y' shaped with the front and back jury strut attached?> There are several kit planes flying with this configuration, I don't see>why the Piet would be any different? I'm looking for all and any input. I >have a prototype 'Y' strut design I have completed, it's ready to bolt on, >but I need something more.................> Bring it on!>> Thanks>>>--------------------------------->Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo!>FareChase.________________________________________________________________________________
>>I'm wondering why can't the wing struts be like them of a Kitfox/Avid. >If>the front attach point is strong 'BEEFED' up why can't the wing struts be >shaped 'Y' shaped with the front and back jury strut attached?> There are several kit planes flying with this configuration, I don't see>why the Piet would be any different? I'm looking for all and any input. I >have a prototype 'Y' strut design I have completed, it's ready to bolt on, >but I need something more.................> Bring it on!>> Thanks>>>--------------------------------->Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo!>FareChase.________________________________________________________________________________