Original Posted By: Bill Talbert
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: video and gear placement>I plan on attaching aileron to wing with hinge>how much gap should I plan on cutting out>of stock two accomadate piano hinge, I here>this is a good way to eliminate gap by using a hinge>of this type?>>>-----Original Message----->From: DonanClara(at)aol.com >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 10:51 AM>Subject: video and gear placement>>>>thanx Michael for your prompt reply to my e-mails on the above subjects. I>>have posted my check for the tape and I'm certain I will find it of great>>value seeing how someone else has approached the various construction>>problems each Piet builder faces. In regard to the gear placement I am>happy>>to get some more info on the changes that were done to Sky Gypsy. I have>my>>gear positioned in accordance with the plans. I should get some clue to>>whether I have a problem when I have done my pre-cover W&B but will not>know>>for sure until my first high speed taxi runs on how easily the tail comes>>off. One thing I have learned over the years is to carefully weigh other>>builders' methods and changes but to understand that every plane is unique>>unto itself and that the only thing you should rely on is your ownproject.>>However, having said that ,I must acknowledge that I have certainly>benifited>>from the many great ideas other builders have shared with me through>personal>>correspondence.>>Don Hicks>>>>________________________________________________________________________________