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    Hi Skydawg - I have several books/articles on...

    Hi Skydawg - I have several books/articles on prop carving - some are virtually 'remove all material that doesn't look like a prop' - and you're done!
    I attempted one, didn't finish, mainly because...
  2. Pietenpol Air Camper as modified for use in the...

    Pietenpol Air Camper as modified for use in the UK, uses built up spars using 7/8" & 3/4" square spruce capstrips and 1/8" ply web on mostly one side. Various blocks between capstrips and ply on...
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    Scratch Building

    Start making fittings; there's no need to sit and wait - always lots of things to do and make!
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    SPORTPLANE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES BY TONY...

    SPORTPLANE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES BY TONY BINGELIS - this is a great reference book for tons of stuff.
    AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices ... - the bible for repairs, but...
  5. Thread: Solidworks

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    Solidworks

    Hi Cory - I took a basic Solidworks course 5 or 6 years ago, and have been using it ever since. I am building a Pietenpol Air Camper and wanted to learn a CAD system to draw and make all my metal...
  6. Hi Dave - not sure where you are located; I am in...

    Hi Dave - not sure where you are located; I am in Northern Ireland and have found a few waterjet operators. Most are more than happy to work with the small jobs I have to do - I am building a...
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    Hi Steve - my Piet is still a long way off!! Tail...

    Hi Steve - my Piet is still a long way off!! Tail is built, working on the centre section, metal parts and wire wheels. I am enjoying the journey!! If I get my rear seat design following this US...
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    Interesting and important topic. I read through...

    Interesting and important topic. I read through the document steveinindy referred to - excellent! it is full of way more info than I need (or care to understand) but has very good recommendations...
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    Jim Wills Pietenpol Wing Spar Mods

    Hi Rob - I bought the original plans from Don Pietenpol in 1994 - never really got serious, and now I find myself in the UK - having to build following the UK rules - these include the Wills plans. ...
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    UK Chapters

    Hello BritishCessna177 - you are the first interest I have seen related to a UK Chapter!! I am about 30 miles north of Belfast, here in Northern Ireland, but I am near London quite regularly for...
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    Piet on a Diet

    Hi Rob - I'm no expert, as I am starting to build a Piet; and I have the same problem, I am not a small guy either!! I agree with one of the other replies, that the better Piet is the one built to...
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    Hi Bob - any chance to get the parts cut on a...

    Hi Bob - any chance to get the parts cut on a waterjet or laser cutter? Does a wonderful job in steel - I am sure it does alloy as well.
    Mark
  13. Hi Fred - I am building a Piet - I am about the...

    Hi Fred - I am building a Piet - I am about the same as you - flew a long time ago, and the fire got relit recently. If you like to make stuff, and don't have visions of doing long, fast cross...
  14. Thanks guys! Just what I was looking for.....I...

    Thanks guys! Just what I was looking for.....I did say 1/8" in the first post, but the rib gussets are actually 1/16"!! All 900+ of them...

    The dremel saw blade jewller blade idea sounds the best...
  15. Searching for Cutting Methods for 1/8" & 1/16" aircraft Plywood

    Hello All - with all that experience out there, I need your help/ideas for safe, efficient and hopefully quicker ways to cut thinner plywoods. A box or carpet knife will cut through 1/16" ply fairly...
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    Hello BPA2000 - lots of opinions about what not...

    Hello BPA2000 - lots of opinions about what not to do out there.....everyone has to have a dream I think - that helps to keep us moving forward!! I don't think you are a nut (no more than me!) but I...
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    Metric Size for Sitka Spruce

    Most woodworking/cabinet maker type shops will have a parallel sander - may not be the name of it, but it is a large piece of kit that will sand, single, multiple, or very wide sheets of material to...
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    Possible Geography Lesson!

    Hello Hal - thank you very much for the help - I am new to this, so welcome your support.
    I apologize if this is common knowledge, but in my experience, there is confusion about Ireland and Northern...
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    EAA Chapter in Northern Ireland??

    I am a Canadian living in Northern Ireland now for over 6 years. I have recently tried to start an LAA Strut (British equivilent to EAA Chapter) but have received very little interest.

    I doubt...
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