Correct, Graham - as always :) - F16, RDAF, name ...
It was build by Jens Aabo, Jens Kristensen and me.
We build three examples, and Jens Aabo, Jens Kristensen and i each have
one.
Works great.
I can upload detailed pictures if anybody is interested.
Gert
OY-GDS / mono / 914
Den 12/08/2012 kl. 11.44 skrev GRAHAM SINGLETON
<grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>:
> I think it is Finland or Denmark, Used to know his name but can't
quite remember, Jens Szabo?
> I know he sold his project unfinished, family reasons. He was in the
Air Force and worked on F16 perhaps?
> Sorry about the head scratching!
> Graham
>
> From: G-IANI <g-iani@ntlworld.com>
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Sunday, 12 August 2012, 10:25
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Jacking up the mono
>
> Fred
>
> I have found a picture of trolley that might fit your requirements.
Picture
> attached and I have added it to the web site. I know nothing about it
and
> the file name does not seem to help. Looking at the vehicles in the
picture
> it looks European but not UK.
>
> Does anyone know who built it or more details?
>
>
> Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours
> Europa Club Mods Specialist
> e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fred
Klein
> Sent: 11 August 2012 21:45
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Jacking up the mono
>
>
> This thread is of great interest as I'm nearing the end of my build.
> As I've pondered this issue, I'm thinking that the ideal mechanism
would do
> the following:
>
> - stabilize the fuselage when wings are detached,
> - function w/ and w/o the cowl attached,
> - allow for changing of tire and tube,
> - allow for testing of LG retraction and deployment,
> - allow for the airplane to be easily moved about a hangar in any
> direction...think of hangar-sharing w/ other aircraft.
>
> To accomplish these goals, I've been thinking about some kind of
> platform/dolly with 3 or 4 castering wheels of sufficient size to roll
> easily on turf, gravel, or concrete combined w/ a hydraulic jack and
some
> kind of a cushioned cradle...
>
> Perhaps...in my innocence...I'm over-thinking here, so I'm very
interested
> to know whether or not those who have been flying, hangaring,
transporting,
> and maintaining their aircraft have dealt with these issues with any
> equipment other than the standard trailer.
>
> Comments and experience appreciated,
>
> Fred
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