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| Subject: | Re: Mark III transport |
Dual time is good especially if you=99re a GA pilot.
Those big trucks can give your mklll a rough ride and worst in the back. Be
sure to support the wings where they attach to the universal joints.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW MKlll
On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM John Darke <jbdarke@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes sir makes sense. Got an idea on how to get some dual time in a Mark
> III?
>
> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 12:27 PM, SugarDad <herbgh@nctc.com> wrote:
>
>> Yep!! Ramps are good...the problem, is with dragging the wings and tail
>> boom...as the plane moves forward...Being able to back the truck into a
>> berm...is much mo' better...Herb
>>
>> On 12/13/2017 11:15 AM, John Darke wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for that Herb and Russ. I assume ramps would be need to lift it
>> into the truck (or a couple of weight lifters)?
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 8:45 AM, SugarDad <herbgh@nctc.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Lot easier if the truck is sitting still....:-)
>>>
>>> I would go nose first...secure the main gear to the floor with straps
>>> that go under 2X2's that are screwed to the floor in front and at the r
ear
>>> of the wheels..
>>>
>>> I would elevate the tail boom a bit in front of the horiz stab....on
a
>>> pedestal that is screwed to the floor... maybe 5 or 6 inches wide and
>>> cushioned with thick foam or couch cushion.. Strap that ....
>>>
>>> Drop the wings to the floor on Couch cushions leaving them attached
>>> at the rear spar.... secure the wings with some long straps..
>>>
>>> Herb
>>>
>>> On 12/13/2017 06:56 AM, John Darke wrote:
>>>
>>> Any ideas on how to load a Mark III Xtra into a 26 foot moving truck.
>>>
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