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Old February 1st 17, 03:36 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Scott Williams
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Default cobra trailer style wing beds

On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9:17:20 AM UTC-6, wrote:
On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10:07:22 AM UTC-5, Scott Williams wrote:
Does anyone know how long the wing leading edge trailer beds should be for a std cirrus? I want to replace the pheiffer trailer wing cuffs with cobra style beds to decrease the ground handling gear count and ease the use of a wing rigger.
thanks,
Scott w.
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We made some for a St Cirrus going in a Komet. They were 15 inches long. We made a mold from aluminum and laid up 8 plies of 8 oz cloth. Felt came from McMaster Carr.
When planning this look at the wing dollies and make sure they will go over your saddles. Most likely they will need to be altered.
This can be a very nice improvement, but plan the details.
Good Luck
UH


Thanks UH,
Good points.
Scott W.