If anyone is interested in more photos of the RV Handicapped Lift displayed at KOSH and its various components let me know at fraziernv at earthlink dot net. I have a dropbox site set up and can send you the link.
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Terry F.
RV 7A N457RV
250 hours and lovin it!
Southern Nevada EAA Chapter 1300 - www.eaa1300.org
1: Flight characteristics- I don't believe you will ever know that bracket is on the outside of the airframe. I ran a Maint operation for a while that included seaplanes and have seen them and landplanes return to base with all manner of damage and they usually flew absolutely normal. Additionally we used to tie all sorts of things externally to the floats and other than a slight speed penalty no adverse effects noted.
2: Structure: Not sure what your plans are for mounting the square tube but the firewall itself is not very strong. I would try to incorporate the upper and lower engine mount attach bolts as hard points for attaching your lift structure.
Saw your Mom and Dad at Menards the other day and he mentioned you were working on this. Keep in mind that my son, Matt, is an aeronautical engineer and might be able to help you on the structural part and definitely the mechanical part of making this work.
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Pete DeCraene
Joliet, IL
RV-7A CONVERTED TO RV-7 526PD
Saw your Mom and Dad at Menards the other day and he mentioned you were working on this. Keep in mind that my son, Matt, is an aeronautical engineer and might be able to help you on the structural part and definitely the mechanical part of making this work.
I almost forgot about Matt ... thanks im sure we will need his help.
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(This post by: Christopher Checca EAA Lifetime Member #799388)
Why not reverse the mount so that the pin half in on the lift and the eye half is mounted to the plane. I say that not having seen the rest of the assembly or knowing if that is even an option. It seems like having just two eyes protruding from the cowl would be less to deal with than the pins....
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Colin P.
RV-6A #20603
Complete 5/10/19
PP SEL / A&P
I donate every year on my B-Day (in Dec), but donated early in Sep'19.
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