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1. 12:58 PM - Re: Re: wing transport suggestions (Richard Girard)
2. 01:11 PM - Re: Re: wing transport suggestions (Charlie England)
3. 09:26 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/07/20 (Dan Ried)
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| Subject: | Re: wing transport suggestions |
Only once did I try to haul a set of wings on an open trailer. Despite all
the precautions I took to protect them I didn't make it five miles before a
crosswind hit and the upwind wing hit fuselage brackets tearing the
covering. On the other hand I transported my Mk III home from Alabama to
Kansas in an enclosed truck. No problems at all. My suggestion, don't risk
it, rent or borrow an enclosed trailer. You'll be much happier when you
get home and find your wings still pristine. A rental will still be much
cheaper than repairs to covering and structure.
As others note; worth what you paid for this advice.
Good luck with whatever you decide
Rick
On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 7:22 PM jaydub <bearhawk@gmx.com> wrote:
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> One other question, the wingspan is 27 ft. 8 in. but part of that is the
> fuselage. Does anyone know what the actual length of 1 wing is? I'm
> assuming 12 to 13' but I'm not sure.
>
> Jay
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494772#494772
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| Subject: | Re: wing transport suggestions |
Valid point. I hauled my project on a completely open trailer (looks
like a boat trailer, but was custom built to haul a Thorp T18). The wing
coverings didn't survive the 600 mile trip, but I figured that had more
to do with the 30 year age of the fabric than any kind of wind damage.
The tailfeathers got a couple of holes from my inadequate securing of
the cables & fittings, but were easily patched. The tail's fabric was in
much better shape than the wings'.
Charlie
On 2/12/2020 2:55 PM, Richard Girard wrote:
> Only once did I try to haul a set of wings on an open trailer.
> Despite all the precautions I took to protect them I didn't make it
> five miles before a crosswind hit and the upwind wing hit fuselage
> brackets tearing the covering. On the other hand I transported my Mk
> III home from Alabama to Kansas in an enclosed truck. No problems at
> all. My suggestion, don't risk it, rent or borrow an
> enclosedtrailer. You'll be much happier when you get home and find
> your wings still pristine. A rental will still be much cheaper than
> repairs to covering and structure.
> As others note; worth what you paid for this advice.
> Good luck with whatever you decide
>
> Rick
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 7:22 PM jaydub <bearhawk@gmx.com
> <mailto:bearhawk@gmx.com>> wrote:
>
> <mailto:bearhawk@gmx.com>>
>
> One other question, the wingspan is 27 ft. 8 in. but part of that
> is the fuselage. Does anyone know what the actual length of 1
> wing is? I'm assuming 12 to 13' but I'm not sure.
>
> Jay
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/07/20 |
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