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Old February 4th 07, 03:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Test flight ballast ideas?

On Jan 29, 7:08?pm, Ernest Christley wrote:
wrote:
Can anyone give me some ideas for temporary, but securable weight
ballasts?



Ever heard of Tubesand? Nothing more than a 60lb. sandbag that's about
8" dia. and about 30" long. They're made by Quickcrete and sell for
about $3 each at the local BOX store. Availability is regional though,
since they're intended as ballast for us 2WD truck drivers.

Harry