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Old June 12th 19, 12:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default How to hang a glider from the ceiling of a hangar

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 4:33:52 PM UTC-4, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
Early 1-26's, open he turtle deck, hang from the tripod behind the main spar. Other models....likely similar but may require to cut surface skins.
Spar is rather close to CG....


That is a good description of what we do. We use a 400 lb electric hoist from Harbor Freight. One connecting loop to the roll cage. At the tail we run a loop down from the ceiling and use it to support right in front of the tail.
Works great.
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