In my case, the engine was attached to the fuselage (along with the entire
empennage, canopy and landing gear) and it made it 30 miles to the airport
on a flat bed trailer. No sign of damage to the engine after 1600 hrs. over
the last 17 years.
Ivan Haecker -4 S. Cen. TX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph E. Capen" <recapen@earthlink.net>
To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: MSP towing
>
> Chris,
>
> I transported mine twice using a fellow pilot's flatbed trailer.
> Wings, wheels, and engine mount were not attached. I was told that the
> engine should not be attached as the road bounces would cause damage.
> Foam underneath, straps and come-alongs to hold it in place - no issues.
>
> I've got a few pictures - zap me direct....
>
> Ralph
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Chris Knauf <cknauf@comcast.net>
>>Sent: Nov 3, 2009 10:55 AM
>>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>>Subject: MSP towing
>>
>>It's time to move the fuselage to the airport and we're wondering if
>>anyone
>>in the Twin Cities has a flatbed towing company they prefer or who has
>>done
>>this before and understands the attention to detail and special handling
>>required.
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Chris Knauf
>>
>>RV-7, N707HK
>>
>
>
>
