Jim Burns wrote:
Thanks Steve,
I've got several places on the Aztec cowl mod STC that will require riveting
inside of channels, so I know I'll need a longeron type yoke. I was
wondering what would be problem using the longeron yoke to squeeze the
remaining rivets.

Cool about the B-17. My family and I were able to hook up with the Honeck's
over at OSH a few weeks ago, just for a quick day of touring the museum and
lunch at Friar Tucks.


Jim,

Have to admit I have not used a longeron yoke. I was able to get a
standard 1" high yoke over the fuselage 3/4" longerons, or ended up
bucking them instead. The longeron yoke should work for what you are
doing. I'd give it a try if it were my project. You can always pick up
a standard yoke later if necessary.

The best part of the B-17 was talking to two men that flew them. One
had 30+ missions over Europe as a ball turret gunner, then 6 missions in
the Pacific. The other had 33 missions over Europe as a B-24 pilot (and
about 2 hours B-17 right seat time). Great guys, willing to talk about
their experiences and very glad to see the B-17 still flying.

OK, I'm slightly jealous of you guys that get to go to OSH Friar Tucks
on a local flight....... Takes me over a day of flying just to get to
where the sectionals turn from green/tan/brown to all green.


Steve