Light Aircraft Association

Hello Colin - thanks for your comments. I may take you up on your offer to test. I will likely need all the ammunition I can get to convince all that my wood selection is sound. I would certainly keep you out of the details! Too bad we were not closer - I think you could teach me a lot about wood!! ...

Hello Steve - been there, done that with my inspector - OK in principle, as long as the wood I use meets the standards for Sitka. I am reasonably familiar with these specs, but would like another assessment, before I turn it to sawdust!
Thanks for the comment.
Mark Bowler

I am looking for some wood builders in Northern Ireland (Ballymena area) who would be interested in helping me cut up some douglas fir I have purchased, with the objective of using it for my Pietenpol project. I would just like another set of eyes to have a look and get their ideas on selecting the ...