I wanted a quick ,light way to jack the wheel for possible flat tires out bush.
While not as elegant as the previous post,I found this to work well and only $3.00 at your local auto store.
I use a bit of tape to protect the powder-coat and with both other wheels chocked,it was very stable to remove the wheel.
The small ratcheting screw driver was added to the fly away kit,because if you do have a flat,there is very little room to get to the lower wheel pant screws.
Photos here :
https://goo.gl/photos/H62RDWJFU7cMLB5L8
ps: if anyone can help me to re-size photos and add to post,this old mechanic would be most grateful
So, we trust the tie down to be good for holding the plane to the ground in conditions that may lift it off the ground. Why can't we trust the tie down point to hold a comparable load in the reverse direction?
Hi Bill-
Hi Bill-
What's this fitting called? (It looks like a u-bolt with a special bridge.) Just in the regular hardware section of any auto parts store store? I've seen others use 1-2 stainless hose clamps to serve the same purpose but yours seems much more substantial.
Although I currently use a tall jack at the tie down, I'd really like to carry this in my travel pack b/c it can be used anywhere with a regular car jack--plus, no danger of anything slipping off the tie down and poking a hole in my wing.