Chris,
Something to consider. When you tie down at an airport, the takedowns are set
up for each wind and tail. There is not a tie down for the wheel(s). I put in
a threaded socket at the outside rib at each spar. If it even added a pound
I'd be surprised. I have a pair of eye 3/8's bolts that I screw in when needed.
I tape over the hole when not in use.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
>From: n7188u <chmgarb@gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 28, 2018 1:21 PM
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: Wing tie down anchors
>
>
>Dear Europa forum members,
>
>As I approach the point of closing the wing, I wanted to ask the group how do
you tie down the wings if you don't have the tie down anchor mod.
>
>I have them but I am debating whether to install them. Yes, they are probably
very nice, but they are heavy and I am trying to keep my airplane as light as
possible.
>
>If there is a decent alternative to tie down the wings that doesn't involve
>using
these anchors I will not install them in the interest of weight saving (and
a little less work). I guess one way is to tie the wings down is through the
outrigger hinge mechanism but I am afraid that gusty winds could cause damage
to the mechanism.
>
>Regards,
>Chris
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485850#485850
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