Planning the extraction of the project from a heated, comfy walkout basement. The fuselage rests on a dolly supported by a triplet of 8" urethane casters which turn and translate easily. Door removal is likely if the engine is mounted.
My plan was mapped out just as you are doing. Had doubters, but it all worked. My engine, prop, and gear were on. Tail feathers and wings had been on, with incidence set, etc., and then removed. Sliding glass door removed, dolly on one gear, slid other one on smooth plywood to get it out of the door.
The best part is the paper version of the plane moving through the door opening, old school still works. That is what I would have posted on the front page of VAF.
And then I scrolled down the page to see the paper model! LOL
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Originally Posted by BenNabors
The best part is the paper version of the plane moving through the door opening, old school still works. That is what I would have posted on the front page of VAF.
Built two Cozy MKIV's in my basement. Pretty much everything except the main wing spar's attached. Big moving day. Cut out a big section of my family room floor for extraction. Invited some strong friends to help and bribed them with BBQ meal afterwards. News paper reporter came out to do a photo story on it. What a great day that was! Folks with a walkout have it made.
__________________ David C.
Howell, MI
RV-10: #41686 Under Construction/Sold 2021
RV-9A: #90949 Under Construction
RV-10: #40637 Completed/Sold 2016
Cozy MKIV:#656 Completed/Sold 2007 "Donor Exempt" but donated through Dec. 2021
It looks like the wing spar might be too wide to go out the door. Just remember you can pick the fuselage up and turn it vertical so the spars will go through the door. It’s not that heavy even with motor mount. If from the picture is what you are removing.
Planning the Great Escape
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