How-To video: how to rib stitch vintage aircraft wings. Big Sky Stearman is located near Portland Oregon. They have over 40 years experience restoring all sorts of vintage aircraft.
Best video I have watched regarding rib stitching. Very well explained and, a pleasure to watch highly skilled craftsman who have a passion for their work and to save these historic aircraft.
I always wondered what rib stitching was. My dad, who was an A&E mechanic (that was before A&P), used to talk about it. There is some serious craftsmanship going on there.
Back in the early days, the bridle between the holes was run along the top of the fabric between the holes with the bridle line on the ribs facing the fuselage. I was told by an old dope and fabric man that the use of a curved tip needle to hide the bridle inside the wing/ tail feathers, was not approved by the old CAA. Nice craftsmanship! I'm getting ready to cover a 1930 F-22.
I want you to know that I am using this video in the AMT Airframe Structures class that I teach for an AMT program. It was immensely helpful during the dope & fab.
I am building a portion of the wright brothers plane with my grandson as a senior project. Plans came the Smithsonian. Where did you get the needles? Thank you
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Best video I have watched regarding rib stitching. Very well explained and, a pleasure to watch highly skilled craftsman who have a passion for their work and to save these historic aircraft.
I'm studying for practicals and this helps so much, thanks!
I really enjoy rib stitching! It is just like basket weaving!
I always wondered what rib stitching was. My dad, who was an A&E mechanic (that was before A&P), used to talk about it. There is some serious craftsmanship going on there.
I enjoy listening to you,thanks for the content
VERY COOL!!! THanks for sharing-love old timey craft
Back in the early days, the bridle between the holes was run along the top of the fabric between the holes with the bridle line on the ribs facing the fuselage. I was told by an old dope and fabric man that the use of a curved tip needle to hide the bridle inside the wing/ tail feathers, was not approved by the old CAA. Nice craftsmanship! I'm getting ready to cover a 1930 F-22.
Awesome work.
What a beautiful work!
Would be great to come meet and tour your facility one day
Such wonderful people
I want you to know that I am using this video in the AMT Airframe Structures class that I teach for an AMT program. It was immensely helpful during the dope & fab.
Thats cool.
I really enjoy
Very neat video. I think she enjoyed poking that hole a little too much though. :)
2:07 Don't underestimate this beautiful women! ;-)
I am building a portion of the wright brothers plane with my grandson as a senior project. Plans came the Smithsonian. Where did you get the needles? Thank you
Was that for the 220 Continental and 225 Lycoming? The 450 P&W stitching is closer, right??
How does one become a fabric technician and do what you do?
My fingers hurt just watching…
Re-watch that knot 20 time's and I'm still confused!
Yes, she needs to slow down when demonstrating how to make the knot.
@@larryslone65 Ok thanks. We'll try to make another video that is slower.
You can slow it down in the settings, but it's a very complicated knot! I did it about 10 times with Becki coaching me before I got it.