Hello again to fellow builders
About three weeks ago, we had a discussion about tie downs. Call me
crazy, but I didn't like the idea of using the Aileron or Rudder
brackets for tie downs. Because of that, I've designed a tail tie down
that seems to be very strong and does not conflict with controls or
surfaces. I have attached a photo if you are interested. I used scrap
aluminum channel for the vertical bracket, which I bolted to the
stiffener web between the Vertical Stabilizer skins and aluminum angle
which I bolted a Stainless Steel Eye Bolt to. The assembly attaches to
the rear most part of the bottom of the tail section below the lower
Rudder bracket. I'm thinking about making a small fairing for the eye
bolt when I turn the plane over. Yes....I know an "eye bolt fairing" is
a little over the top.
I haven't given much thought to the wing tie downs yet....too much other
work to do, but if I come up with anything, I'll share.
Fly safe.
Gary Pennington
