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Old 03-15-2023, 12:32 PM
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Default Baggage door on tip up 7
Someone has sent me these pictures and asked if I have more information on it. Leaning on the power of VAF again
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Old 03-15-2023, 05:13 PM
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Seems like a great mod
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Old 03-15-2023, 06:16 PM
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I wonder if the plexiglass no longer bridging and firmly attached to the original span, affects the structural rigidity of the tail cone?

That said it would surely make the loading and un-loading of baggage much easier.
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Old 03-15-2023, 09:19 PM
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You’d break the VAFernet if it had retractable gear. Heavens the structure! No…
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Old 03-15-2023, 09:30 PM
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I wonder if only the left side opens and the right side is rigidly attached. Can't quite make that out from the pictures.
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Old 03-16-2023, 01:31 AM
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Great mod when maneuvering in reverse to park your plane
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Old 03-16-2023, 07:32 AM
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Has anyone considered making a small door in the skins for this purpose?
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Old 03-16-2023, 07:53 AM
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Yes I have seen a picture of a small side door some time ago on this forum. Let me ad that I do not think either is a good idea without talking to Vans first.
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Old 03-16-2023, 09:43 AM
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You’d break the VAFernet if it had retractable gear. Heavens the structure! No…
I spit my coffee out... : )
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Old 03-16-2023, 12:27 PM
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Found this,
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It appears the registration is not current.
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