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Old August 12th 14, 06:17 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Frank Whiteley
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Default Securing glider trailers in shipping containers

On Monday, August 11, 2014 6:40:02 PM UTC-6, son_of_flubber wrote:
On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:53:31 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:

One unusual wrinkle: the trailer will have its running gear removed to avoid the appearance that it is a vehicle!




Sounds like a harsh jostling for the glider unless you add some energy absorbing device under the trailer. Just a crazy idea, but maybe put a few used inner spring mattresses under the bed of the trailer and tie it down with shock cord. http://www.amazon.com/T-W-Evans-Cord...ds=bungee+cord


I've seen pictures of one Argentinian consignment. Two insurance salvage sailplanes tucked amid some used mattresses and a derigged taildragger strapped down.

The question is whether you want insurance in excess of the normal $0.50/lb carriage coverage. IIRC, we insured the L-23 for something in excess of $35,000.

Frank Whiteley