Hi! Steve
Although my a/c is a trike it was built as a convertible and so has the
tail wheel extension spring /rod. It so happened that I needed a small
amount of ballast there too so I have a tow eye on the spring instead of
the pivoting wheel. I didn't skimp with the strength added to the inside
of the fuselage in that area either. MY a/c is winched in and out of the
box trailer every time I fly (600 hours) to no detriment. With the mono
your main challenge will be keeping the fuselage upright and will so
need at least one helper to steady it with the wings fitted and probably
one person each side without the wings, no doubt the mono guys may have
some better advice for the mono rig. But I'd recommend a small trolly to
sit the tail wheel in to enable it to remain in line and so not stress
the rudder cables etc.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Crimm
Subject: Europa-List: Aircraft Winching
<steve.crimm@stephenscott.com>
Flight,
I am considering getting an electric strap winch to assist in loading
my
monowheel onto it's trailer. For those who utilize a winch I have these
questions:
1. Where do you attach the winch strap/cable to the aircraft so it
doesn't
damage the aircraft?
2. What type of attachment do you use if you pull using the landing
gear?
3. Are there any secrets learner from experience that will assist me in
setting up a winch on my trailer?
Thanks,
Steve Crimm
A058
N15JN
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