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Broke Airline Pilot needs "stuff" for an ASW-15B
Cats wrote:
On Oct 23, 2:06 am, wrote: I recently bought a 1972 ASW-15B. I am on a budget to fix this up. I'm looking for stuff that works, doesn't look flashly, but fits the need. I need a: 4.Gear so I can tow it by myself to the runway Same answer as #3, but you have to take great care it will do the job without damaging the glider. I agree with that regarding the tow-out bar. But if one has a good working example unit(or specifications/photo of same) then a safe tow-out bar is easily/cheaply made. I have seen large diameter conduit or square section aluminum extrusion used as the main structure. Bolting that to a ball hitch coupler is a no brainer. The tricky part is getting a secure/safe attachment of that to the glider fuse. The tow-out wheel, which "cuffs" onto one wing, is most easily/cheaply made and there is little chance of damaging the glider if common sense is used. I have made several for about $25 apiece. Use a child's bicycle front wheel (search the neighborhood on trash collection day or stop at some garage sales), some 2x4 and 2x6 wood, a gate hinge and pipe flange from the hardware store, a cinching latch from Production Tool Supply or McMaster-Carr. Cut the wood wing cuff about 3/4" too large for the airfoil. Wrap the wing section in saran for protection. Use Great Stuff expanding insulation foam to fill the gap and provide a wing cuff that "perfectly" fits the wing. I can provide photos of the last one I made (for a LAK-12). Works great. Easy and quick to make. Cheap. Regards, -Doug |
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Broke Airline Pilot needs "stuff" for an ASW-15B
Doug that would be nice to see some pictures.
It looks like I'm getting most everything I need so far. Mark Hawkins is hooking me up with a killer deal. He sold me his GPS/ PDA and a towout bar that's almost finished. What a deal. Can't wait to get it. Thank you Mark! |
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