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gmc1941 · 09-22-2013, 09:20 PM

The biggest problem is the center of gravity. The front will be overloaded. Check with the old Pietenpol info fro EEA. Pietenpol had to move the wings back several times to get up and flying. Good Luck

09-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#16
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: I'm considering powering a homebuilt airplane with a Ford V-8 Flathead The biggest problem is the center of gravity. The front will be overloaded. Check with the old Pietenpol info fro EEA. Pietenpol had to move the wings back several times to get up and flying. Good Luck __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.