On Nov 2, 8:38*am, Grider Pirate wrote:
A while back, I made a lever-type ramp jack for my Komet trailer.
Simple, CHEAP (my middle name) and robust. *Then I had a landout on a
soft surface, and it was quite difficult to raise the glider. *As a
result, I designed (LOL) the MKII jack, incorporating a large aluminum
plate for the wheels to ride on. I linked it to the ramp with a
swingarm so it would stay aligned. After building two of these rigs
(for others), I've decided that for the .1% of the time I rig (or de-
rig) on soft surfaces, I'll just carry a square of plywood.
Just the same....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0abKXYtBlu8
Clever!
I've been using a jackable fuselage dolly on an ASK-21 which uses a
similar lever - it's a joy to use. The 2-place ASK-21 is heavier and
the lever is shorter yet it still works easily.