one man assembly

"Tuno" wrote in message ...
I'd like to see some photos of that!

One man assembly systems aren't that hard to build. They make a great winter project.
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/Co...rier/LWT-3.htm
With this unite I can assemble my HP-14 in less time by myself the I can with a team of three.

I notice that the above link references Udo Rumpf's unit. The associated link doesn't work because Udo removed the page when he halted production.

Wayne
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder

At 03:06 11 June 2009, Frank wrote:

My single-rig system consists of a second wing stand and a 8" diameter
by 36" long roll of carpet scrap. Works great on any surface, can't
fall down, and its a LOT cheaper/smaller/lighter than a $1000 assembly
dolly

TA


Can you explain how this works?

Thanks,
Peter

I've used the Cobra and also used to own a Udo rigger. These both
work fine, but in rough field conditions the three-wheel design of the
Wing Rigger is superior. I also found the Udo's swivelling foot would
hit rocks and tip the thing over. What really annoyed me is that I
rapped my knuckles every time I used the manual height crank. I don't
have to use the height adjustment often, but when I do, the gas spring
is a doddle. It's also interesting to note that the IMI rigger ( a new
offering from Wings & Wheels) uses a gas spring for height adjustment.

My final advice is to try one first if you can.

If the carpet trick isn't a hoax, I'd like to see photos!

Mike

On Jun 7, 9:06*pm, wrote:
I do not have direct experience with the Wing Rigger. *I have been
using the Cobra one man rigger with a Grob Speed Astir, an LS-8-18,
and an SZD-59 with total karmic harmony. *I prefer using a one man
rigger for many of the previously discussed reasons: *less damage to
plane from assistant's good intentions, more time to lube pins and
fittings since another person is not risking a hernia while holding
the wing, more freedom at the soaring site because I don't need
another person to rig or de-rig.

I use the Cobra system on gravel, dirt, and pavement. *Works very well
in all situations. *I have watched other people use the Wing RIgger
and have to say that i prefer the manual crank for elevation control
that the Cobra has over the gas spring system in the Wing RIgger.
However, that is only a matter of taste. *Both work great.

Guy

I built my own one-man wing dolly using a VW tower jack for vertical
adjustments. A wing is a LOT lighter than a VW so I cut the crank
down to 5" which still lifts the wing with finger pressure. I
probably could have used a knob instead of the crank.

I considered the gas strut and even went as far as to buy one with 100
Lbs force, but decided to stick with the VW jack. I thought I needed
to lock the height at an exact value. Anybody want to buy a 100Lb gas
strut?

On 8 jun., 00:29, wrote:
Which one-man assembly dolly is the preferred for 15m?? * What dolly
works best if *two(older) people are assembling/disassembling and on a
hard surface? *Jim

At aero exhibition AERO 2009 in Friderischshafen I bought an one man
assembly dolly from europian company Enstroj (www.glider-one.com)
and I have to say that it is fantastic. It is remote controlled,
simple to use, it can dig the wing up to 150 kg with no problem, the
hight is adjustable and it can be used
for every wing shape.
Even the price is twice as lower as the Cobra's and the qulality twice
as better.
I relly recommend it. More informations you can find on Enstroj's
webpage.

On 12 jun., 17:15, enstroj wrote:
On 8 jun., 00:29, wrote:

Which one-man assembly dolly is the preferred for 15m?? * What dolly
works best if *two(older) people are assembling/disassembling and on a
hard surface? *Jim

At aero exhibition AERO 2009 in Friderischshafen I bought an one man
assembly dolly from europian company Enstroj (www.glider-one.com)
and I have to say that it is fantastic. It is remote controlled,
simple to use, it can dig the wing up to 150 kg with no problem, the
hight is adjustable and it can be used
for every wing shape.
Even the price is twice as lower as the Cobra's and the qulality twice
as better.
I relly recommend it. More informations you can find on Enstroj's
webpage.


I wrote the wrong webpage adress. These one is correct: www.glider-one.si

On Jun 7, 3:29*pm, wrote:
Which one-man assembly dolly is the preferred for 15m?? * What dolly
works best if *two(older) people are assembling/disassembling and on a
hard surface? *Jim

I have found the Wing Rigger to be excelent on both smooth and hard
surfaces. I especially like the breakdown feature, so it can be
stowed most anywhere. Others I tried / looked at were a pain to
stow.

Bob
19

One more vote for Steve's Wing Rigger. Bought one last year and I was
stuck w/o a hanger so assembled on very rough grass all year, no
problem. This year in hanger on asphalt also no problem. Breakdown is
awesome, as is the powder coat paint. Spend the $ and go flying. Prior
to the W-R, I used the roller gizmos (home made), which work, but take
longer and are harder to store in trailer.

On Jun 11, 7:57*am, Mike the Strike wrote:

If the carpet trick isn't a hoax, I'd like to see photos!

I imagine the usage is similar to the blanket technique described by
KS a while ago, i.e. the wing tip is on the ground on the carpet and
the fuselage is rolled so the spar box lines up with the raised wing
spar. Then slide the wing on the carpet to insert the spar.

I'd hate to see the inventive caveman's effort go to waste and prefer
to use wheels.

Andy