With the wings off you will need a dolly that quickly attaches and removes. The
unit I ginned up has been very robust. I have done full throttle run ups many
times with the wings off. With the plane tied to the back of the car of course.
See short video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYtCRwemiA
Steve
-----Original Message-----
>From: George Nielsen <genie@swissmail.org>
>Sent: Jan 11, 2015 8:04 AM
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: Removing and Attaching Wings Single Handed
>
>
>Hello,
>
>As I am considering the Europa I would be grateful if you could inform
>me about the possibilities of removing and attaching the wings single
>handed. I have seen in the manual that this can be done by two people.
>However, my requirement is for this to be done single handed, as hangar
>space is expensive.
>
>My idea is to go to the airfield, attach the wings on the aircraft, fly
>and prior to inserting in the hangar to remove the wings. Is there any
>equipment available which enables this to be done single handed with an
>Europa? In that case I reckon that the equipment will be bound at the
>home base so removing and reattaching wings will not be possible at
>other airfields.
>
>Thank you for your reply.
>
>George Nielsen
>
>
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