Another method, which allows the gear to be exercised is:-
Put a strong tube around 2 " diameter (scaffolding pole) through the wing
holes, spreading the load on the top of the apertures with wood blocks. Lift
the tail about 18" (easy) with someone maintaining lateral balance, then
support the tube as high as it will go at each end on stands. Then you can
depress the tail (again easily) and the front will rise clear of the ground.
Tie down the tail, or better, support the engine under the front bulkhead.
It even works while on the trailer, but you have to pull the a/c forward a
bit to get the tail wheel out of the clamp, after lowering the front wheel
ramp to the horizontal for the tyre. If you have reinforced your trailer
wing supports, they can provide lateral stability and it can all be done
single-handed. With acknowledgment to Ted Gladstone who produced the
hardware from his Aladdins cave..
Suggest the surplus reaction plates be bolted into the planet's surface for
tie downs ?
Graham C.
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