Trailer Loading
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:13 pm
Still waiting on the accurate parcel scale to complete my CG calculations. So with 2 days of nice warm dry weather after the rains, I decided to put the beast on my converted trailer to work out a procedure and to get some measurements about where to mount the tailwheel bracket. Once again a valuable (?) learning experience.
Without major reorganization of the hangar/shop, with the wings extended I have but 6-8" of clearance to get thru the hydraulic hangar door. I thought it would bne easier to lift the tail and walk it out . The free castering wheel digs-in (not quite as dried out as I had expected).
I secured cargo straps to the gear cross-members and ran the line from the mechanical trailer winch to the center point. The new Harbor Freight ramps are a must when working alone.
I believe it might be slightly easier to fold the wings at this point, but once again, working alone I prefer to have the weigh forward so that I can lift the tail easier.
At this point I took my tailwheel positioning measurements . When ready for actual transport I'll tie-down the main gear using cargo straps and D-rings bolted to the tailer deck. With these measurements I can set about designing/fabricating/installing the hold-down fixture.
Without major reorganization of the hangar/shop, with the wings extended I have but 6-8" of clearance to get thru the hydraulic hangar door. I thought it would bne easier to lift the tail and walk it out . The free castering wheel digs-in (not quite as dried out as I had expected).
I secured cargo straps to the gear cross-members and ran the line from the mechanical trailer winch to the center point. The new Harbor Freight ramps are a must when working alone.
I believe it might be slightly easier to fold the wings at this point, but once again, working alone I prefer to have the weigh forward so that I can lift the tail easier.
At this point I took my tailwheel positioning measurements . When ready for actual transport I'll tie-down the main gear using cargo straps and D-rings bolted to the tailer deck. With these measurements I can set about designing/fabricating/installing the hold-down fixture.
