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davidbf(at)centurytel.net
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

I'm wondering what RVers are doing for wheel chocks when parking on a ramp.  At

some of the airports I've flown to, one in particular I'm met with a line guy

wanting to kick the thick yellow chocks into my wheelpants, but eventually

brings it back to the tailwheel.  I've seen some plastic wedges advertised

along with metal angle, but wondered if anyone's found the item to be the ideal

thing for the RV. 

Dave Ford

Cadillac, MI

RV6 flying 250 hrs

bo124rs(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

Dave, just go get you some 3/4 inch angle and cut four pieces 4" long.  Drill a hole in the end of each and run a length of twine joining them together.  Cheap, easy, light and they won't damage your wheelpants.  Works like a charm.



Dana Overall  

Richmond, KY i39 

RV-7 slider "Black Magic"  Flying

O 360 A1A, C/S C2YR-1BF/F7666A4 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMi05-WU2D0#GU5U2spHI_4

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[quote] Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:45:17 -0500

 From: davidbf(at)centurytel.net

 To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: wheel chocks

 

 --> RV-List message posted by: davidbf(at)centurytel.net

 

 I'm wondering what RVers are doing for wheel chocks when parking on a ramp.  At

 some of the airports I've flown to, one in particular I'm met with a line guy

 wanting to kick the thick yellow chocks into my wheelpants, but eventually

 brings it back to the tailwheel.  I've seen some plastic wedges advertised

 along with metal angle, but wondered if anyone's found the item to be the ideal

 thing for the RV. 

 

 

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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

I carry a couple of short lengths of 3/4" angle I had left over from 

building the airplane.  Lightweight, easily packable, and works well...

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Kellym

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

Just go to the PMA section at Lowes or Home Despot. Pick whatever size 

ABS pipe that will fit under your wheel pants. Buy two Ls and two caps 

and a 10 ft section of the pipe. Cut to size to make a U that fits your 

tire tightly. I have I think 1.5" pipe, and no 6X6 tire is going to jump 

it. Locks wheel in place. One on each main will stop even a tail dragger 

from wagging its tail in the wind. BTDT.

Dana Overall wrote:

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		   Dave, just go get you some 3/4 inch angle and cut four pieces 4" 

 long.  Drill a hole in the end of each and run a length of twine 

 joining them together.  Cheap, easy, light and they won't damage your 

 wheelpants.  Works like a charm.

 Dana Overall

 Richmond, KY i39

 RV-7 slider "Black Magic" Flying

 O 360 A1A, C/S C2YR-1BF/F7666A4

 http://rvflying.tripod.com/firstflight_010.jpg

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMi05-WU2D0#GU5U2spHI_4

 http://rvflying.tripod.com

 do not archive

 > Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:45:17 -0500

 > From: davidbf(at)centurytel.net

 > To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

 > Subject: wheel chocks

 >

 > 

 >

 > I'm wondering what RVers are doing for wheel chocks when parking on 

 a ramp. At

 > some of the airports I've flown to, one in particular I'm met with a 

 line guy

 > wanting to kick the thick yellow chocks into my wheelpants, but 

 eventually

 > brings it back to the tailwheel. I've seen some plastic wedges 

 advertised

 > along with metal angle, but wondered if anyone's found the item to 

 be the ideal

 > thing for the RV.

 >

 >

 > Dave F============

 >

 >

 >

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Dale Ensing

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

I like the Koger chocks from Cleveland Tools. The tire rolls on to the chock 

base and prevents it from skidding. Also like the way they nest together for 

storage. I use only one set on the nose wheel. You may want two sets for the 

mains.

http://www.cleavelandtoolstore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KWCB2



Dale Ensing

RV-6A

Weddington NC



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HCRV6(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

I have I have pretty low wheel fairings on my RV-6.  I made up some  3/4 in PVC pipe chocks that have worked very well for me for going on four years now.  With two Ls and two caps, make up a U shaped chock for each wheel.  The spanwise legs are about eight inches long and make the chordwise leg so that they fit a little snug to the tire.  There is a little trick to removing them that you will quickly pick up on.  They are light. very effective and cheap, what more can you ask for.



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Harry Crosby

RV-6 N16CX, flying - 443 hours



 -------------- Original message ----------------------

From: davidbf(at)centurytel.net

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 I'm wondering what RVers are doing for wheel chocks when parking on a ramp.  At

 some of the airports I've flown to, one in particular I'm met with a line guy

 wanting to kick the thick yellow chocks into my wheelpants, but eventually

 brings it back to the tailwheel.  I've seen some plastic wedges advertised

 along with metal angle, but wondered if anyone's found the item to be the ideal

 thing for the RV. 

 

 

 Dave Ford

 Cadillac, MI

 RV6 flying 250 hrs

bjust(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

Hi David,



I use the Koger wheel chocks on my RV-9A, they do the job.



http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/koger-chocks.htm



Bayne

RV-9A N910BJ

KSEE Gillespie Field

San Diego



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mike109g6(at)insideconnec
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:13 am Post subject: wheel chocks

Dave,

Go to your local Lowe's aviation store.  In the metals stock dept. there is 

some galvanized angle stock with oval holes vertically and horizontally cut 

into it.  Stock is used for garage door hangers.  Strong, durable, cut to 

whatever length that you want them, paint/powder coat to any color that you 

want, drill a hole in them for a nylon rope to tie them together.  About $4 

for a 48" section.  Easily can make 2 or 3 sets for you and your 

buddies-nice present.  Same stuff that you see for sale on various sites for 

$25/set.  Did I mention that they will fit under the wheel pants?

Mike H 9A/8A

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klwerner(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

I think I know which one's you are  talking about, but wouldn't this galvanized angle stock be  way heavy???

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mike109g6(at)insideconnec
Guest

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject: wheel chocks

Dave,

 You're only going to use a 4" to 6" section, and  there are so many holes already cut into it, it couldn't be lighter.  The  whole 48"x1 1/2"x 1 1/2" piece doesn't weigh more than 3lbs, if that  much.  Try it-it's cheap.  A spray can of Rustoleum Florescent Bright  Yellow would be good.  Very noticeable.

 Mike H 9A/8A

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