G-PTAG - Wing Dolly

There has been a number of discussions concerning single person wing rigging/de-rigging of Europa's and stowage of the wings in covered trailers. This is my solution and it works well except the pivot could do to be another 4" towards the trailing edge


Wing Dolly attached to Wing on Aircraft

(540 x 377, 24KB)


Wing in Vertical Position removed from Aircraft

(368 x 570, 38KB)


Wing Dolly from leading edge with wing attached to Aircraft

(368 x 582, 34KB)


Wing Dolly showing wing on temporary stand to pivot stow cushion into place

(348 x 566, 38KB)


Wing dolly showing wing on wheels having been pulled up ramps prior to placing temporary stand.

(352 x 564, 36KB)


Wing Dolly showing wing stowed and clamp remaining for transportation

(498 x 381, 45KB)


Wing Dolly on temporary stand for supporting wing to pivot stow cushion into place before the removal of the stand

(376 x 570, 41KB)


Wing Stowed Forward spar support

(308 x 574, 33KB)

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