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1. 06:31 AM - Fuselage Dimensions (jim)
2. 06:55 AM - Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Ken Howe)
3. 07:07 AM - Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Gary Boothe)
4. 07:11 AM - Re: Air Camper splash page (Gary Boothe)
5. 07:51 AM - Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Ryan Mueller)
6. 07:59 AM - YouTube postings (Oscar Zuniga)
7. 08:02 AM - UK built-up wing spar (Oscar Zuniga)
8. 08:40 AM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (Lloyd Smith)
9. 08:47 AM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (Lloyd Smith)
10. 08:57 AM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (Gerry Holland)
11. 11:03 AM - Re: UK built-up wing spar ()
12. 12:33 PM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (Peter W Johnson)
13. 01:49 PM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (Ryan Mueller)
14. 02:08 PM - Re: UK built-up wing spar (carson)
15. 03:13 PM - Re: YouTube postings (Gene & Tammy)
16. 04:19 PM - Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Ben Charvet)
17. 06:43 PM - Re: Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Jim)
18. 07:51 PM - Re: YouTube postings (Dan Yocum)
19. 08:17 PM - Re: Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Gary Boothe)
20. 08:46 PM - Re: Re: Re: Fuselage Dimensions (Jim)
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Subject: | Fuselage Dimensions |
I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings
to help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
Thanks,
Jim
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Subject: | Re: Fuselage Dimensions |
I'm not to that part of the project yet. Until now I hadn't looked
enough at the plans set to realize that those dimensions aren't shown on
the supplemental sheet. I guess what I'll end up doing is laying it out
full size on the workbench where I'll assemble it. Actually I plan to
build a mock-pit after I finish my ribs. Now I may do it full length
just to get these dimensions.
My thoughts: Lay out one half - start with a full length centerline.
Draw the front of the fuse parallel to that, back to where ever you'll
start the bend. The plans show full width back to the rear panel, but I
know some have kept it full width to the rear seat back. Mark the
position and width of the tail post on the centerline. Now take a
flexible strip of wood, tack it to the full width, straight line at the
front and bend it back to the tail post. Mark the cross member
locations. Mirror the whole thing for the other side and measure away.
Since there are so many variations, widened fuselage, different points
to start the bend, adjusted seat back locations, etc., I'd think we'd
all have to lay it out out this way unless building a stock short fuse.
Let us know how it goes.
--Ken
jim wrote:
> I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
> struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
> bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings
> to help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> *
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Subject: | Fuselage Dimensions |
Jim,
Make your cockpit dimension to suit (whether 24" or wider), insert those
x-members then squeeze the ends together at the tail. The rest of the
dimensions will be whatever they are at that station.
Happy Building,
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:20 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings to
help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
Thanks,
Jim
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Subject: | Air Camper splash page |
...and a great representation of a Piet, too, for many reasons!!
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
Do not archive
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff
Boatright
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 6:40 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Air Camper splash page
Wow, now this is fast action. On Wednesday I asked the list if
anyone had a splash page for showing with a Piet at fly-ins. A day
and a half later the attached shows up from Barry Davis. Thanks Barry
- it'll go over great at the Jackson Co. Fly-In tomorrow!
Jeff
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Jeff Boatright
"Now let's think about this..."
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Subject: | Re: Fuselage Dimensions |
I would think, looking at the plans (don't have the fuselage in front of
me), that you would just use the dimensions from the overhead view on the
'33 fuselage. The 'long' fuselage adds length between various stations, but
it does not change the number of struts or diagonals. For example: on the
'33 plans the vertical and diagonal members are numbered, 1 through 14.
Label the members 1 through 14 on your long fuselage drawing, and just
transfer the width dimensions.
Stations #1-5 are 24". Starting with the seat back (station #7), it goes to
22" wide. Station #9 is 17 3/4". Station #11 is 11". Finally, Station #13 is
5 1/2".
I assume there were no widths given on the supplemental long fuse plan
because the intent is for you to use the same width dimensions given on the
'33 sheet; no need to draw it out again. At least that's how I see it....
Ryan
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM, jim <quinnj@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
> struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
> bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings to
> help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
>
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Subject: | YouTube postings |
C'mon, you guys- be serious. Don't even bother
posting videos of landings on grass because it's
almost impossible to make a bad landing on grass.
Too forgiving. Paved, hard-surface runways only!
do not archive
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | UK built-up wing spar |
Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
Oscar, I have looked at the built up spars as well, and it is hard to
determine how they are constructed from photos. I have searched for a place
to order the PFA drawings for this spar, but all I have found is Mr.
Trextor's drawings of his proposed spar. It looks doable, but I'm
interested in the necessity of intercostals where the ribs attach, filler
blocks where fittings attach, etc. These things are just as important as
the spanwise loads because that's how we hang the fuse from the wing, :-)
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>
> Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
> for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
> looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
> and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
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not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." --British
publisher and writer Ernest Benn (1875-1954)
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
I did just find this, but I wonder if the spar drawings are available as a
supplement to US builders?
http://www.pietenpolclub.co.uk/#/modifications-data/4533829721
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Lloyd Smith <lesmith240@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oscar, I have looked at the built up spars as well, and it is hard to
> determine how they are constructed from photos. I have searched for a place
> to order the PFA drawings for this spar, but all I have found is Mr.
> Trextor's drawings of his proposed spar. It looks doable, but I'm
> interested in the necessity of intercostals where the ribs attach, filler
> blocks where fittings attach, etc. These things are just as important as
> the spanwise loads because that's how we hang the fuse from the wing, :-)
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> >
>>
>>
>> Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
>> for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
>> looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
>> and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
>>
>> Oscar Zuniga
>> Air Camper NX41CC
>> San Antonio, TX
>> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
>> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists
> or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." --British
> publisher and writer Ernest Benn (1875-1954)
>
--
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or
not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." --British
publisher and writer Ernest Benn (1875-1954)
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
Hi
Might be worth dropping a line to Alan James in UK (aka Mr. Pietenpol) and
asking about this matter.
gbucojames@hotmail.com
Regards
Gerry
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
Over the years I as well as others have been unsuccessfully in getting
the UK spar plans. The person who designed the spar will not sell them
to anyone in the U.S. due to liability concerns.
Chris
Sacramento, CA
WestCoastPiet.com
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From: Lloyd Smith
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: UK built-up wing spar
Oscar, I have looked at the built up spars as well, and it is hard to
determine how they are constructed from photos. I have searched for a
place to order the PFA drawings for this spar, but all I have found is
Mr. Trextor's drawings of his proposed spar. It looks doable, but I'm
interested in the necessity of intercostals where the ribs attach,
filler blocks where fittings attach, etc. These things are just as
important as the spanwise loads because that's how we hang the fuse from
the wing, :-)
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com>
wrote:
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | UK built-up wing spar |
Oscar,
I built the UK spar. Check out http://www.cpc-world.com Page 4 of the build
photos.
The front spar is 7/8", the rear is 3/4". Both are covered with 1/8" ply
totally on the front of the spars and in part on the rear of the spars.
I can give you some dimensions if you like.
I understand, as already suggested, Jim Wills will not sell to the US for
fear of litigation if some thing fails. I have put them to the test and they
don't fail.....
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
http://www.cpc-world.com
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga
Sent: Sunday, 15 November 2009 2:59 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: UK built-up wing spar
Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
Oscar Zuniga
Air Camper NX41CC
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
Will he sell them to Canadians?
Ryan
do not archive
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:03 PM, <catdesigns@att.net> wrote:
> Over the years I as well as others have been unsuccessfully in getting
> the UK spar plans. The person who designed the spar will not sell them to
> anyone in the U.S. due to liability concerns.
>
> Chris
> Sacramento, CA
> WestCoastPiet.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Lloyd Smith <lesmith240@gmail.com>
> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com
> *Sent:* Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:34 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Pietenpol-List: UK built-up wing spar
>
> Oscar, I have looked at the built up spars as well, and it is hard to
> determine how they are constructed from photos. I have searched for a place
> to order the PFA drawings for this spar, but all I have found is Mr.
> Trextor's drawings of his proposed spar. It looks doable, but I'm
> interested in the necessity of intercostals where the ribs attach, filler
> blocks where fittings attach, etc. These things are just as important as
> the spanwise loads because that's how we hang the fuse from the wing, :-)
>
> On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> >
>>
>>
>> Is the built-up (box) wing spar that is approved
>> for use in the U.K. a 3/4" thick spar or 1"? I've
>> looked at pictures of one (Paul Shenton's, I believe)
>> and can't see how it could possibly be 3/4".
>>
>> Oscar Zuniga
>> Air Camper NX41CC
>> San Antonio, TX
>> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
>> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>>
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Subject: | Re: UK built-up wing spar |
Heres some pic's of mine
I almost have one wing built but I can take photos of any part of the other two
spars before I start assembly of the next wing if you have any specific requests
Carson
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=272848#272848
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Subject: | Re: YouTube postings |
I 2nd that! And where are the tall trees at each end of the runway?
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:55 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: YouTube postings
>
>
> C'mon, you guys- be serious. Don't even bother
> posting videos of landings on grass because it's
> almost impossible to make a bad landing on grass.
> Too forgiving. Paved, hard-surface runways only!
>
> do not archive
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Fuselage Dimensions |
That's what I did..
Ben Charvet
Airworthiness inspection scheduled for 12/4!
Ryan Mueller wrote:
> I would think, looking at the plans (don't have the fuselage in front
> of me), that you would just use the dimensions from the overhead view
> on the '33 fuselage. The 'long' fuselage adds length between various
> stations, but it does not change the number of struts or diagonals.
> For example: on the '33 plans the vertical and diagonal members are
> numbered, 1 through 14. Label the members 1 through 14 on your long
> fuselage drawing, and just transfer the width dimensions.
>
> Stations #1-5 are 24". Starting with the seat back (station #7), it
> goes to 22" wide. Station #9 is 17 3/4". Station #11 is 11". Finally,
> Station #13 is 5 1/2".
>
> I assume there were no widths given on the supplemental long fuse plan
> because the intent is for you to use the same width dimensions given
> on the '33 sheet; no need to draw it out again. At least that's how I
> see it....
>
> Ryan
>
> On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM, jim <quinnj@sbcglobal.net
> <mailto:quinnj@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
>
> I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again
> am struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out
> the top and bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of
> dimensions/drawings to help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
>
> *
>
>
> *
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Subject: | Re: Fuselage Dimensions |
Oh come on Gary, thats too common sense. It must be harder than that.
Jim B.
Jim Boyer
Santa Rosa, CA
Pietenpol on wheels
Tail surfaces done
Wing ribs done
Corvair engine
Nov 14, 2009 07:11:01 AM, pietenpol-list@matronics.com wrote:
Jim,
Make your cockpit dimension to suit (whether 24 or wider), insert those x-members
then squeeze the ends together at the tail. The rest of the dimensions will
be whatever they are at that station.
Happy Building,
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down)
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:20 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am struggling
with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and bottom dimensions.
Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings to help with this. I'm
building the long fuse.
Thanks,
Jim
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Subject: | Re: YouTube postings |
OK, so a week before before my "5 minutes" email and youtube video, I
rounded out and flared so high on the grass strip at BUU that when I
bounced the first time, there wasn't enough time to bounce again before
the CFI pushed the throttle forward and we went around. No, there's no
video.
There was 3 things that I came away with on that go around:
1) This airplane is built like a tank! I must have bounced in from 10'.
OK, maybe it just felt that high, but it sure bounced. No creaks or
bangs or anything made me think it was going to come apart. What a
great plane!
2) This airfoil responds well to any sort of power input. When he
applied power the plane never dipped again.
3) When you flare too high, just push the stick forward *a little bit*
and let it sink gently to the ground, easy as pie.
Oscar Zuniga wrote:
>
>
> C'mon, you guys- be serious. Don't even bother
> posting videos of landings on grass because it's
> almost impossible to make a bad landing on grass.
> Too forgiving. Paved, hard-surface runways only!
>
> do not archive
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
>
>
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Subject: | Fuselage Dimensions |
Things have to be simple for me to understand them!
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: RE: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
Oh come on Gary, thats too common sense. It must be harder than that.
Jim B.
Jim Boyer
Santa Rosa, CA
Pietenpol on wheels
Tail surfaces done
Wing ribs done
Corvair engine
Nov 14, 2009 07:11:01 AM, pietenpol-list@matronics.com wrote:
Jim,
Make your cockpit dimension to suit (whether 24" or wider), insert those
x-members then squeeze the ends together at the tail. The rest of the
dimensions will be whatever they are at that station.
Happy Building,
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:20 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings to
help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
Thanks,
Jim
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Subject: | Re: Fuselage Dimensions |
Hi Gary,
The sarcasm was unkind of me; I apologize to anyone who might have read it. Some
questions I have asked have been even more obvious.
Oh well I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night but I did mash my right
thumb with a hammer today trying to seal the lid on a can of varnish.
Cheers,
Jim B.
Jim Boyer
Santa Rosa, CA
Pietenpol on wheels
Tail surfaces done
Wing ribs done
Corvair engine
On Nov 14, 2009, Gary Boothe <gboothe5@comcast.net> wrote:
Things have to be simple for me to understand them!
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
Do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: RE: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
Oh come on Gary, thats too common sense. It must be harder than that.
Jim B.
Jim Boyer
Santa Rosa, CA
Pietenpol on wheels
Tail surfaces done
Wing ribs done
Corvair engine
Nov 14, 2009 07:11:01 AM, pietenpol-list@matronics.com wrote:
Jim,
Make your cockpit dimension to suit (whether 24" or wider), insert those
x-members then squeeze the ends together at the tail. The rest of the
dimensions will be whatever they are at that station.
Happy Building,
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(15 ribs down.)
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:20 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage Dimensions
I'm about to join the two sides of the fuselage, but, once again am
struggling with the plans, specifically trying to figure out the top and
bottom dimensions. Does anyone have a clean set of dimensions/drawings to
help with this. I'm building the long fuse.
Thanks,
Jim
http://www.aeroelectric.com">www.aeroelectric.comwww.buildersbooks.comhttp:/
/www.homebuilthelp.com">www.homebuilthelp.comhttp://www.matronics.com/contri
bution">http://www.matronics.com/contributionhttp://www.matronics.com/Naviga
tor?Pietenpol-List'>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-Listhttp://
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