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Dear all,
I have an option on a T-hangar which needs the plane to be moved uphill, tail first,
into a narrow space (8 inch clearance each side of the HS). Doing this
alone by hand with a Bogi-Bar is likely to result in tail damage sooner rather
than later.
The hangar already has an electric winch installed, which is slow enough but has
a pretty brutal yank when starting.
Im thinking of attaching the winch cable with a bungee to the top of the nose gear
leg, and passing the cable through a karabiner in the tail tie-down to pull
the tail straight without exerting any axial force on it. I would still need
a dolly for the nose wheel or push the tail down to keep the nosewheel off the
ground whilst moving. Those options seem complex / impractical.
Its nice to work the brain again so long after the build is complete, but if someone
has already got a great idea or experience Im happy to borrow!
Cheers to all from a rather rainy Switzerland.
Gordon
HB-YVJ 41015
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