Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "David B. Schober"
First off, thanks for the information on the ford engines, I will give them seriousconsideration.My airplane is not however a Piet. I'm building a corbin super ace, which, I believewas probably "Ace Corbin's" version of the Piet. My interest in the fordengine, is becouse the Piet, and the Ace both were powered by Ford.If possible I'd like to ask another question of someone.My plans call for 2024 alum leading edge of .020thickness. From Wick's, this costs120.00 for 12 feet.I can buy 3003-14 1/2 hard in 020 for 50.00 bucks. Will 3003 substitute for 2024?Final note: The designer of the Flybaby recommends 015 roofing flashing as leadingedge for his bird....I measured some at the local hardware, the thickest Icould find was .009.http://www.mailexcite.com________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By:> oil can
I don't know know much about aluminum, but the 3000 series stuff should bemore corrosion resistant. I don't think the leading edge skin carries muchstress it is more told hold the shape of the airfoil than anything else.Bob B.

Original Posted By: baileys(at)ktis.net (Robert M. Bailey)
Bernie Pietenpol was known to use the cardboard from oatmeal boxes for his leadingedges. The structure of the wing provides the strength. The leading edge materialonly provides shape for the airfoil and the material only has tosupport the fabric, some air loads, and whatever abuse the leading edge may getin ground handelingoil can wrote:> First off, thanks for the information on the ford engines, I will give them seriousconsideration.>> My airplane is not however a Piet. I'm building a corbin super ace, which, Ibelieve was probably "Ace Corbin's" version of the Piet. My interest in the fordengine, is becouse the Piet, and the Ace both were powered by Ford.>> If possible I'd like to ask another question of someone.>> My plans call for 2024 alum leading edge of .020thickness. From Wick's, thiscosts 120.00 for 12 feet.> I can buy 3003-14 1/2 hard in 020 for 50.00 bucks. Will 3003 substitute for2024?>> Final note: The designer of the Flybaby recommends 015 roofing flashing as leadingedge for his bird....I measured some at the local hardware, the thickestI could find was .009.>> http://www.mailexcite.com--David B.Schober, CPEInstructor, Aviation MaintenanceFairmont State CollegeNational Aerospace Education CenterRt. 3 Box 13Bridgeport, WV 26330-9503(304) 842-8300________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ian Holland
> If possible I'd like to ask another question of someone.> > My plans call for 2024 alum leading edge of .020thickness. From Wick's,this costs 120.00 for 12 feet.> I can buy 3003-14 1/2 hard in 020 for 50.00 bucks. Will 3003 substitutefor 2024?> ________________________________________________________________________________