Thanks I really kinda like your idea that seems like it would be a pretty simple and easy way to do it
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2020, at 9:57 PM, donald january via KRnet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I would remove the prop then bolt a x-bracing made out of wood or metal > that allows enough room for stub root wings to rotate and miss the floor. > After the plane is inverted you can support the tail area just ahead of the > vertical fin with an easy chair that is soft and fabric covered. With this > type of x-brace you can rest the plane in 4 different positions. When I > flipped my plane I took an engine cherry picker and extended the legs out > 12 ft. to reach out under the plane and made a plate to bolt to the prop > flange made to fit the ID of the square tube that is the top part of the > picker. Doing this picked up the entire plane and the engine > crankshaft allowed the rotation of the craft. It is best to have an extra > person to help in rotation for safety and with the cherry picker you can go > pleny hi to clear roots and gear. Trick is to have the floor support legs > long and strong enough to support plane weight. Sorry no pictures. Don J > Taylor-monoplane and N40WS KR-2 > >> On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 8:48 PM Phillip Matheson via KRnet < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> Mine did not have the engine. But no problem. Tie a rope to the prop hub >> and the tail area. Then rest it on stands. >> See my old web page. Heading at the top - — Flipping the fuse >> http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/index.html >> Phil >> Sent from my iPhone >>> On 15 Dec 2020, at 13:08, Chad Robertson via KRnet <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> OK I have a question that may seem a little weird I am wanting to flip >> my plane over on its back so that I can work on the bottom side of it my >> question is can I leave the motor on it knowing that I have to drain all >> fluids and my next question is can I build I support that would bolt on >> where the wings do to support the plane I would like to put it on its back >> to cut the openings for the retractable gear I would also appreciate it If >> somebody has pictures of how they supported theirs while it was on its >> back. And like I said it does have the motor prop all instrument and gauges >> and interior in it not knowing if that makes any difference >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Search the KRnet Archives at >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. >>> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to >> change options. >>> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] >> _______________________________________________ >> Search the KRnet Archives at >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. >> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change >> options. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
