Aircraft grade Spruce available in Australia.

[Bubbleboy]

Hi all....I am building a Pietenpol Air Camper and know how hard it has been to locate Spruce here in Australia.

 

I made a discovery of a chap by the name of Tom Filipcevic who lives in Newcastle, NSW. Tom is very involved with the restorations of Tiger Moths at Luskintyre Airfield which is located a short distance from Maitland Airfield.

 

I met with Tom on Sunday to have a look at what he has and was very impressed by his helpful nature and what he had to offer. I have spoken with 2 other builders in Australia who are building Air Campers from the Spruce that Tom has. Tom is happy for you to give him a call on 02 49696464.

 

He has a cabinet maker friend who has all the equipment to cut the Spruce to what ever size you require.

 

Before anyone asks I have no financial interest at all and have discussed this with Ian to make sure I am not "stepping on any ones toes".

 

I know how hard it is to obtain Spruce here so this will hopefully make life a little easier for the budding builder.

 

Scotty

 

 

[HEON]

A bit of topic but what engine are you putting in it?

 

CFI of Edra (Super Petrel manufacturer in Brazil) has a lovely one with a Model A Ford.

 

If you wish send me an email and I will send some pictures of it (do not know how to attach here...or someone tell me how please)

 

 

[Bubbleboy]

Hi Heon...I am using a Chevrolet Corvair engine. Check out my website at Scottys Pietenpol Air Camper Build

 

Contact details are on there.

 

Scotty :thumb_up: