Peter Scholz wrote:
Am 16.01.2014 01:35, Papa3 wrote:
Hi,
Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light,
compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few
years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there
are any new entrants to the market.
FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the
early 2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly
robust. I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key
parts (top cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which
I don't. If anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.
P3
Another alternative ist this type:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Workforce...C43/202530462#
I use two of those since several years. Lightweight, durable, easy to store.
I took off the top roller and replaced it with a piece of suitable foam
insulation for heating pipes. Also reinforced the thread for the fixing
clamp when it became worn out, since then no problem at all. I use it
during assemply as well as for supporting the wings during tie-down when
leaving the plane assembled overnight.
--
Peter Scholz
ASW24 JE
The Home Depot stand is good for newer glass ships. Unfortunately I need to
use a "calibrated" ladder for my Ka-6. But that's due to it having suck a
high wing.
It would be nice if someone built something for us high wing folks...
Peter