Forward strut enough?

[VanDy]

Good Day Tcrafters,
Question for the Tribe? Is the Front strut alone enough to support the wing while i get them X-rayed? I have a set of red tagged front struts to use while mine are being x-rayed. just want to make sure im not adding undue stress to the wing or airframe.

Thanks

[Robert Lees]

Re: Forward strut enough?

No.

There is no monocoque structure, and the trailing edge will sag significantly (we did what you suggest on a razorback-covered aeroplane once, and it sagged).

I suggest you get a length of timber (2 x 4 or whatever is lying around) to support the missing strut.

Rob

[VanDy]

Re: Forward strut enough?

that was my thinking, just wanted to bounce it off somebody, thanks!

No.

There is no monocoque structure, and the trailing edge will sag significantly (we did what you suggest on a razorback-covered aeroplane once, and it sagged).

I suggest you get a length of timber (2 x 4 or whatever is lying around) to support the missing strut.

Rob

[Robert Lees]

Re: Forward strut enough?

N91467 Corvair Pietenpol

Hello VanDy, I see you are in Ohio?

Are you coming to Brodhead for the Piet/Hatz fly-in?

Rob

[waltermrich]

Re: Forward strut enough?

Hello VanDy, I see you are in Ohio?

Are you coming to Brodhead for the Piet/Hatz fly-in?

Rob

When is it Robert ? Im only 150 mile away

[VanDy]

Re: Forward strut enough?

Hello VanDy, I see you are in Ohio?

Are you coming to Brodhead for the Piet/Hatz fly-in?

Rob

I don't think im going to make it this year, my vacation is still a premium, and i took the wife and kiddo to disney. I was up there most every year during 89-98 or so. Hopefully, my Piet will be done for next year too

[Robert Lees]

Re: Forward strut enough?

It would be nice to see, I'm sure.

For your info, it's the weekend immediately prior to Oshkosh, so for example this year it is 26-28 July.

Regards,
Rob

[waltermrich]

Re: Forward strut enough?

It would be nice to see, I'm sure.

For your info, it's the weekend immediately prior to Oshkosh, so for example this year it is 26-28 July.

Regards,
Rob

Thank you