Can anyone comment on the reliability of having a spoiler actuated by cable with a return spring? This was used on the Maupin Woodstock and on other homebuilt sailplanes. I have concerns about...
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Can anyone comment on the reliability of having a spoiler actuated by cable with a return spring? This was used on the Maupin Woodstock and on other homebuilt sailplanes. I have concerns about...
Have a perplexing VG issue. I have been testing VGs on my Kitfox 7. I have posted my tests on the Kitfox forums but am throwing it out here.Here are my findings:At 4" back from LE.Clean stall reduced...
The local lumber yard can only order exterior grade A1. Nobody locally seems able to get anything better than marine grade AB.
Don't get me wrong. I am a proponent of building something that you can fly without a shadow of a doubt of its integrity. My Kitfox revealed to me I am a bit OCD. I wouldn't be comfortable flying...
I agree that AA Doug Fir is the best option but aside from Aircraft Spruce (and shipping expense for large quantities), I have been unable to find AA in the Portland area. Multiple sources of AB but...
I found a local source of A1 grade DF ply. Does anyone know how it compares to AA grade plywood and has A1 been used for ribs?
Looking for best method to smooth edge of 4130 sheet where it has been sheared? Does scotch-brite wheel work on 4130 very well?
For ribs. 1/4" thick on a sailplane.
Having trouble finding AA marine doug fir ply locally and want to avoid selling organs to pay for wood shipping costs through the project. About the best I can find in the Portland area is A/B marine...
I need to make .125 x 4130 straps for a spar connection. I am looking for information on the deformation of 4130 after being heat treated to 125000psi. If the part were drilled before treating, would...
Anyone have any build notes for the BJ-1B Duster around? Looking for some that perhaps Thor wrote to go along with the plans.
Thanks,
Wade
I've been browsing local plywood shops in the hopes of finding a local supply in Portland, Oregon.Regarding 1/4" for ribs on a Maupin Woodstock sailplane, Douglas Fir was called for. Here are my...
With some building Maupin Woodstocks, some pondering it, and some on the verge of starting, I thought I would start up a thread dedicated to building the bird. Let's make some sawdust!
I finished...
I have plans for the Woodstock but am interested in also getting ahold of some Duster plans to check out/compare. Anyone know of the availability of some Duster plans out there? Anyone know of the...
I am curious to hear from Woodstock flyers what they know about the durability of the spar/wing. According to NTSB, I see 2 fatals involving the Woodstock and they were caused by wing failure. One...
I am getting ahold of some Woodstock plans for the 13m version. Does anyone have any additional helpful info such as the build notes or your own documentation/photos? I'll pay for copies and the...