Safest option is to invest in a hydraulic engine hoist and lift using
the engine mounting frame (secure with rope aft of the lord mounts).
I recently purchased one for =A3125 on Ebay. Sounds expensive but once
flying you will need to lift the aircraft every year (fully rigged) for
the annual inspection so over the years it will prove to be a worthwhile
investment.
Heres one like I bought - I expect they are cheaper in the USA.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-TON-FOLDING-HYDRAULIC-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST-LIFT_W0Q
QitemZ110465901864QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=i
tem19b847e528
Its folding so can be stored in the corner of the garage.
Anything that relies on jacks needs to be pretty secure or you risk
getting squashed.
----- Original Message -----
From: Troy Maynor
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:43 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa
Hey Guys and Gals,
When folks talk about lifting a Europa by the engine mount are they
referring to the mount forward of the lord mounts or aft of the lord
mounts? I need to lift my Classic monowheel for maintenance in the
garage without the wings on it. I am thinking about having a welded
stand with the hydraulic jack added like someone on the forum made for
lifting, but the exhaust pipe is in the way on the port side. I need to
get the weight off the tire to fiddle with the brace for the landing
gear handle mod. It was too stiff laterally as I remember from last I
did it. I made too fancy of a brace than the angle stock I had on
earlier. That was before the engine was installed and things were easier
then. Thoughts, ideas anyone?
Troy Maynor
Monowheel Classic UK120
Passed inspection, first flight soon.
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