Rivets and CG Thought
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:02 pm
I'll preference this by saying I have no idea, but I have this idea.
I have read a lot about Center of Gravity Weight issues especially with parachute options installed. It made me wonder about ways to increase the forward weight without taking up space.
So, the question - Rivets... Stainless are stronger than Aluminum and are at least 1/3 heavier. Anyone see where this is going?
Is it crazy to think riveting with stainless for all wing forward areas would increase the forward CG while providing the same if not better structural strength?
Anyone have thoughts to how much weight this would add and would it shift the moment forward enough to matter?
I have read a lot about Center of Gravity Weight issues especially with parachute options installed. It made me wonder about ways to increase the forward weight without taking up space.
So, the question - Rivets... Stainless are stronger than Aluminum and are at least 1/3 heavier. Anyone see where this is going?
Is it crazy to think riveting with stainless for all wing forward areas would increase the forward CG while providing the same if not better structural strength?
Anyone have thoughts to how much weight this would add and would it shift the moment forward enough to matter?