Fokker DR-1 question

[jhawkblu]

Need some help. On various pictures I have seen, there is what I will call a spear on the bottom wing of the DR-1. It is located on the very tip of the wing, looks like it is made of wood. My question is: what is it and can anyone furnish a web site that has a good close up picture of the object. I would like to add it to my DR-1. Thanks in advance.

[John G. Jedinak]

JHawk....could it be a pitot tube to measure air speed??? If you "google" the Dr-1, you'll probabely find your answer...Luck, JGJ

[John G. Jedinak]

JHawk....could it be a pitot tube to measure air speed??? If you "google" the Dr-1, you'll probabely find your answer...Luck, JGJ

[supercruiser]

The piece of wood at the lower wing tips is to prevent damage to the wings during a ground loop. Sort of a wing tip skid. As for pictures of it, just keep searching the web. Walter Redfern sells plans for a full size replica DRI. Maybe you could include that name with your search and someone on the web might be showing off their handiwork, with close up photos.

[BillParker]

Not sure if what you're asking about is on here, but take a peek:



A very large version of the image is available at:

http://www.parkerinfo.com/dr1/dr1.jpg

Have all the fun!


bp

[Minnow]

Hello, Jhawkblu...
I think I can help: Perhaps you are referring to the lower wing tip skid that all DR-1's had. It was added to prevent wing tip strikes.
Gt

[Minnow]

Hello again, Jhawkblu...

If you'd like to see more on the Guillow's Tripe, here's a link to the completed model.

http://s393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20 ... ns_bucket/

The Guillow's Triplane plan was used for construction, but considerable airframe lightining done throughout construction.

Gt