Looking for a parachute, wing stand and a one-man rigger

[Charles Dutch]

Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market. I'm looking for a;
1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
2) Wing stand
3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.

[John Foster]

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
> Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market. I'm looking for a;
> 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
> 2) Wing stand
> 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.

For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra padding as well.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-AC9934/100618242

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

Knowing your location and ship helps......
1-shipping can be expensive at least due to size of box.
2-what works for a 1-26 may be ill suited for a big winger....

No, I have neither for sale.....

[Charles Dutch]

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 4:06:45 PM UTC-6, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
> Knowing your location and ship helps......
> 1-shipping can be expensive at least due to size of box.
> 2-what works for a 1-26 may be ill suited for a big winger....
>
> No, I have neither for sale.....

Location - North Alabama. I've got experience with the MM Fabrication Wing-rigger, and he has different saddles for the wing thicknesses. What works for a Grob 102 is likely too big for a LS-X, Ventus-X, etc.

[Steve Bralla]

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 12:25:53 PM UTC-8, Charles Dutch wrote:
> Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market. I'm looking for a;
> 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
> 2) Wing stand
> 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.

You can glue felt (McMaster-Carr) into a thick wing cradle to fit the thin wing.

[Frank Whiteley]

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-7, John Foster wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
> > Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market.. I'm looking for a;
> > 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
> > 2) Wing stand
> > 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.
>
> For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra padding as well.
>
> https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-AC9934/100618242

I've used these, even with LAK-12 wings. However, I perhaps over-tightened one of the elevation locking handles (LAK-12 wing is heavy after all) and the handle broke. Other than that, they are pretty stout, fold flat and are stable on flat ground. However, I prefer more positive locking systems in general for regular use and these when doing other things.

YMMV

Frank Whiteley

[Martin Gregorie[_6_]]

On Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:03:36 -0800, Frank Whiteley wrote:

> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-7, John Foster wrote:
>> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
>> > Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used
>> > market. I'm looking for a;
>> > 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country
>> > are two that are at the top of the list)
>> > 2) Wing stand 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.
>>
>> For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from
>> Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra
>> padding as well.
>>
>> https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-
AC9934/100618242
>
> I've used these, even with LAK-12 wings. However, I perhaps
> over-tightened one of the elevation locking handles (LAK-12 wing is
> heavy after all) and the handle broke. Other than that, they are pretty
> stout, fold flat and are stable on flat ground. However, I prefer more
> positive locking systems in general for regular use and these when doing
> other things.
>
It should be easy enough to drill a hole for a locking pin once you know
the best height setting. Is this a good idea, or would it weaken the
upright too much?


--
Martin | martin at
Gregorie | gregorie dot org

[Cookie]

Yes, Home Depot....in the aviation department....glider wing stands...

I understand that some wood workers actually use these glider wing stands as an out-feed for a table saw...go figure...

Get a piece of Styrofoam insulation...2" think...attach to wing stand with double tape...carve to fit the curve of your wing....top off with Gym mat....rubber mat....

Cookie


On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 4:58:15 PM UTC-5, John Foster wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
> > Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market. I'm looking for a;
> > 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
> > 2) Wing stand
> > 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.
>
> For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra padding as well.
>
> https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-AC9934/100618242

[Dan Marotta]

My LAK-17a required two height settings, low for pushing the wings home
and high for setting the pins.Â* I simply marked those settings with a
Sharpie.Â* I don't think drilling holes for safety pins would weaken the
uprights very much, but I would drill the holes for the set screws to
fit into.Â* Maybe even thread them.

I've helped rig a LAK-12 several times and, though heavy, the wing tips
aren't that bad.Â* The roots, on the other hand...

On 2/5/2020 4:37 AM, Martin Gregorie wrote:
> On Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:03:36 -0800, Frank Whiteley wrote:
>
>> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-7, John Foster wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
>>>> Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used
>>>> market. I'm looking for a;
>>>> 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country
>>>> are two that are at the top of the list)
>>>> 2) Wing stand 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.
>>> For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from
>>> Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra
>>> padding as well.
>>>
>>> https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-
> AC9934/100618242
>> I've used these, even with LAK-12 wings. However, I perhaps
>> over-tightened one of the elevation locking handles (LAK-12 wing is
>> heavy after all) and the handle broke. Other than that, they are pretty
>> stout, fold flat and are stable on flat ground. However, I prefer more
>> positive locking systems in general for regular use and these when doing
>> other things.
>>
> It should be easy enough to drill a hole for a locking pin once you know
> the best height setting. Is this a good idea, or would it weaken the
> upright too much?
>
>

--
Dan, 5J

[Frank Whiteley]

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 9:44:53 AM UTC-7, Dan Marotta wrote:
> My LAK-17a required two height settings, low for pushing the wings home
> and high for setting the pins.Â* I simply marked those settings with a
> Sharpie.Â* I don't think drilling holes for safety pins would weaken the
> uprights very much, but I would drill the holes for the set screws to
> fit into.Â* Maybe even thread them.
>
> I've helped rig a LAK-12 several times and, though heavy, the wing tips
> aren't that bad.Â* The roots, on the other hand...
>
> On 2/5/2020 4:37 AM, Martin Gregorie wrote:
> > On Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:03:36 -0800, Frank Whiteley wrote:
> >
> >> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-7, John Foster wrote:
> >>> On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
> >>>> Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used
> >>>> market. I'm looking for a;
> >>>> 1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country
> >>>> are two that are at the top of the list)
> >>>> 2) Wing stand 3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.
> >>> For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from
> >>> Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra
> >>> padding as well.
> >>>
> >>> https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Flip-Top-Portable-Work-Support-
> > AC9934/100618242
> >> I've used these, even with LAK-12 wings. However, I perhaps
> >> over-tightened one of the elevation locking handles (LAK-12 wing is
> >> heavy after all) and the handle broke. Other than that, they are pretty
> >> stout, fold flat and are stable on flat ground. However, I prefer more
> >> positive locking systems in general for regular use and these when doing
> >> other things.
> >>
> > It should be easy enough to drill a hole for a locking pin once you know
> > the best height setting. Is this a good idea, or would it weaken the
> > upright too much?
> >
> >
>
> --
> Dan, 5J

230lbs/panel. Locking pin should be doable.

Frank

[Martin Gregorie[_6_]]

On Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:28:35 -0800, Frank Whiteley wrote:

> On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 9:44:53 AM UTC-7, Dan Marotta wrote:
>> I don't think drilling holes for safety pins would weaken the
>> uprights very much, but I would drill the holes for the set screws to
>> fit into.Â* Maybe even thread them.
>>

> 230lbs/panel. Locking pin should be doable.
>

I like Dan's idea - much less chance of losing the pin and the clamp
still works at other heights.


--
Martin | martin at
Gregorie | gregorie dot org

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I have a rigger that will be suitable. Please email me for details.