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 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: Tie downs |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hello again to fellow builders
About three weeks ago, we had a discussion about tie downs. Call me crazy, but I didn't like the idea of using the Aileron or Rudder brackets for tie downs. Because of that, I've designed a tail tie down that seems to be very strong and does not conflict with controls or surfaces. I have attached a photo if you are interested. I used scrap aluminum channel for the vertical bracket, which I bolted to the stiffener web between the Vertical Stabilizer skins and aluminum angle which I bolted a Stainless Steel Eye Bolt to. The assembly attaches to the rear most part of the bottom of the tail section below the lower Rudder bracket. I'm thinking about making a small fairing for the eye bolt when I turn the plane over. Yes....I know an "eye bolt fairing" is a little over the top.
I haven't given much thought to the wing tie downs yet....too much other work to do, but if I come up with anything, I'll share.
Fly safe.
Gary Pennington
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pequeajim
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: Tie downs |
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Nice idea Gary
From: owner-lightning-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of GARY PENNINGTON
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:29 PM
To: lightning-list
Subject: Tie downs
Hello again to fellow builders
About three weeks ago, we had a discussion about tie downs. Call me crazy, but I didn't like the idea of using the Aileron or Rudder brackets for tie downs. Because of that, I've designed a tail tie down that seems to be very strong and does not conflict with controls or surfaces. I have attached a photo if you are interested. I used scrap aluminum channel for the vertical bracket, which I bolted to the stiffener web between the Vertical Stabilizer skins and aluminum angle which I bolted a Stainless Steel Eye Bolt to. The assembly attaches to the rear most part of the bottom of the tail section below the lower Rudder bracket. I'm thinking about making a small fairing for the eye bolt when I turn the plane over. Yes....I know an "eye bolt fairing" is a little over the top.
I haven't given much thought to the wing tie downs yet....too much other work to do, but if I come up with anything, I'll share.
Fly safe.
Gary Pennington
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