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Aircraft lift
by Bryan Cotton » Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:22 pm
Hey guys,
Has anybody built an aircraft lift for their Sonex? The commercial lifts seem like overkill for our under 700# airframes. It seems a two post car lift could be adapted as a Waiex lift. Or, something new could be engineered. I am looking for an alternative to finding a new, smaller renter.
Has anybody built an aircraft lift for their Sonex? The commercial lifts seem like overkill for our under 700# airframes. It seems a two post car lift could be adapted as a Waiex lift. Or, something new could be engineered. I am looking for an alternative to finding a new, smaller renter.
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Re: Aircraft lift
by peter anson » Sat Nov 26, 2016 2:46 am
Not sure if this is what you are after Bryan, but this one was made from left-over junk so effectively cost nothing. It's very stable and could be made more compact by having removable handles.
I have only needed to use it a few times.
Peter
I have only needed to use it a few times.
Peter
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Re: Aircraft lift
by sonex892. » Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:07 am
This might give you an idea Bryan.
http://www.morganaeroworks.com.au/storagelift.html
http://www.morganaeroworks.com.au/storagelift.html
Steve
Lazair kit 1981 sold
Sonerai 2LS plansbuilt 2003 sold
Sonex kit 2010
Sonerai 2LS project rotax 912
Lazair kit 1981 sold
Sonerai 2LS plansbuilt 2003 sold
Sonex kit 2010
Sonerai 2LS project rotax 912
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Re: Aircraft lift
by Bryan Cotton » Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:45 am
Peter,
I have one similar we used when rigging the wings. I think we will use it again when doing the brakes. No way will the C182 fit under there though!
Steve,
One of the neighbors has a similar one. It is a clever design.
I have one similar we used when rigging the wings. I think we will use it again when doing the brakes. No way will the C182 fit under there though!
Steve,
One of the neighbors has a similar one. It is a clever design.
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Re: Aircraft lift
by Gripdana » Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:42 pm
I use the KISS lift. It is a 2" x 4" that spans the fuselage at the landing gear and a floor jack in the center to lift the plane. Works great for me.
Dana Baker
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
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Re: Aircraft lift
by peter anson » Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:50 pm
Oops, sorry. Didn't realize you meant a storage lift. I think your main problem is that the usual commercial lifts are designed for tri-gear aircraft.
Peter
Peter
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Re: Aircraft lift
by Bryan Cotton » Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:54 pm
Peter,
I think I was not very clear, but yes I am looking for a storage lift.
I think I was not very clear, but yes I am looking for a storage lift.
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Re: Aircraft lift
by rick9mjn » Wed Nov 30, 2016 2:58 am
there is a lift listed on "barnstormers.com" under /airport property , under /hanger...and it look like it is in OHIO......here is a copy of the AD. ,,we will see if it paste on to this forum.....AIRCRAFT HANGAR LIFT • MAKE OFFER • Airplane Lift for a Tail Dragger. Free standing on hangar floor. 1 Ton electric hoist 110V. All steel newly built lift. Fully adjustable and can also be converted to nose gear plane. Can be disassembled for shipment. Located at KCGF. Details available. Make Offer ! 216-218-2277 • Contact Scott L. Alperin, Owner - located Mayfield, OH USA • Telephone: 2162182277 . 4404616390 . 4404732244 • Fax: 4404612990 • Posted November 6, 2016 •
....good luck good day rick
....good luck good day rick
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