Wing-support for Duo one-person assembly

On Thursday, August 30, 2012 6:48:49 AM UTC-7, Dave Nadler wrote:
Hi All - I'm looking for recommendations for a

wing-dolly for solo assembly of the Duo Discus.

The one we have has broken for the umpteenth time.



I am very spoiled with the Lange unit that I

always use for self-assembly of my Antares 20E.

It is quick, easy, sturdy, and includes a gas-

strut to allow one-hand height adjustment (gas

spring matches weight of wing, with a lock that

is unlatched and re-latched with one's toe).

Unlike many rigging aids:

* It does not fall over while I pull the wing

out of the trailer.

* It rolls easily over uneven ground.

* It takes one hand to adjust the height, and I

do not have to crawl under the wing to adjust

the height.

* It does not lean dangerously.

* It does not damage the wing.

* It has no loose parts (two pieces in trailer)

* It requires no power

* It does not require extensive training to operate



I'm hoping to find something similarly easy

for our Duo. Any recommendations ?

Especially FIRST HAND experience from REGULAR use ?



Note that the Duo wing is HEAVY and HIGH OFF

THE GROUND. Very different from a 15m wing...



Thanks in advance,

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

Dave:

Not sure that you'll be able to meet all those requirements, but I suggest you talk to Steve Koerner who manufactures the WingRigger here in Arizona. There are probably more of these in use in the USA than any others, so he must be doing something right!

Mike