Howdy, I would like to build a stand that I could support my flying RV7 to hold it in a level attitude while I do work on it. Is there a reason to/not to do this?
I am envisioning a box structure mounted on castors with a fuselage shape cut into it with some type of padding to not scratch the paint.
Anyone have any pictures or ideas that they have done?
Right now I simply lifted the tail by the tail wheel spring and then sat the fuselage onto a straight back padded office chair while servicing the tail wheel.
I'm guessing it would be best to be able to add weight to the the box/stand with a method to strap the fuselage down to the stand/box so that if you were working in the cockpit that you wouldn't cause the aircraft to tip over onto it's nose.
Thanks in advance for any and all ideas.
Mark
I am envisioning a box structure mounted on castors with a fuselage shape cut into it with some type of padding to not scratch the paint.
Anyone have any pictures or ideas that they have done?
Right now I simply lifted the tail by the tail wheel spring and then sat the fuselage onto a straight back padded office chair while servicing the tail wheel.
I'm guessing it would be best to be able to add weight to the the box/stand with a method to strap the fuselage down to the stand/box so that if you were working in the cockpit that you wouldn't cause the aircraft to tip over onto it's nose.
Thanks in advance for any and all ideas.
Mark