Hi! Cliff/All.
I would suggest that you give consideration to the fact that it is
possible to do as much damage holding the a/c down by tie-downs as the
supports.
In my case I have a large covered trailer which doesn't flex and since
it is a double axle with linked suspension between the two it has an
excellent smooth ride . I never tie down anything other than I leave the
winch tension on the rear wheel spring arm which although a trike I
retain for winching the fuselage up the ramps tail first into the park
position between the two wings which each sit on saddles and with the
spars into stands.(but of course there's no windage factors to
consider.)
THE fuselage is chocked on the main gear both front and rear of the
wheels also in front of the nose gear on the central ramp. Then each end
of the tail plane torque tube has carpet covered packing /spacers of the
correct width to wedge it between the wings.
It has suffered no damage over a few thousand miles and is unpacked and
re-packed every time I fly going on 5 years.
Personally I think the main key to a smooth ride is a weighty trailer
with large wheels and radial tyres at low pressure. Mine doesn't even
bounce when empty on country roads at speeds up to 70mph. and has been
up to 90mph on trunk roads
...... but only on test of course!
My perception of transportation is that you need to remember that your
bird has cost you upwards of 70,000 including labour so what's an
additional couple of K's between that and peace of mind?
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa 337 MK1/ Jabiru 3300.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Shaw
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Stabilizing the airframe when on the monowheel
trailer
All
Having given this much too much thought I have developed a question.
The question is; Given that the trailer might be subjected to 20 G
forces,
at what point is the fuselage strong enough to withstand such a force?
Put
another way, Where are you going to tie on to the fuselage that is that
strong?
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
http://www.europaowners.org/WileE
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