• The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome. In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

    The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web. We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction). Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.



Turtle Deck Fitup

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Redtail

Well-Known Member
*
Joined
Jan 18, 2009
Messages
206
Reaction score
89
Hi All:
I just finishedthe turtle deck for my S1C Pittsbut have a slight bit of interfearance with the "A" frame that supports the vertical stabilizer leading edge tube. Due to the fact the vertical stabilizer is offset 1/2", on the leading edge, the "A" frame is not centered on the fuselage. When I put the turtle deck on I have about 1/8" interfearance on the left side. I have to spring open the left overhang behind the rear turtle deck bulkhead to getthe turtle deckon. Not much only about 1/8" but those over hangs are very stiff, behind the rear bulkhead, when all glued up so it takes a bit of force to do it. Just wondering if anyone else has had thissituation and if anything should be done about it.


Thanks
Matt
 

Latest posts

Back
Top