REFLECTOR: Wing Storage Possibilities

Jorge Bujanda jbujanda at dslextreme.com
Mon Aug 23 07:09:48 CDT 2004


Thanks for your suggestion.  I live in Palmdale, CA.
Regards


KeithHallsten wrote:

>Jorge,
>
>Welcome to the building adventure!  I stored my wings before attaching the
>winglets - I am building in a large hangar with a high ceiling, so I just
>installed a couple of 6-inch diameter sheaves to the roof beams and hoisted
>the wings almost to the ceiling with a worm-drive hand winch (from Harbor
>Freight) bolted to the building wall.  The wings were held leading-edge-down
>in nylon web slings, and I used small-diameter nylon kern-mantle climbing
>rope on the winch.  Every situation is a bit different, so your solution may
>vary!  What part of the country are you located in?
>
>Keith Hallsten, XLFG
>Roseville, CA
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>From: "Jorge Bujanda" <jbujanda at dslextreme.com>
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>Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 6:19 AM
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Wing Storage Possibilities
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>>I am looking for a practical storage/secure setup for the completed
>>wings. I will go to the factory late September to work on a Fast Build
>>XL FG. In planning and setting up my garage, I would like to decide what
>>works best for me and build it beforehand, in preparation for delivery.
>>If you made a sketch to build yours and want to attach it, feel free. :-)
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>>I am new to this forum but I can see the value of having such a
>>resource. So far, I’ve learned quite a few things by reading the
>>messages. Some other stuff involving explanations in building lingo is
>>more difficult but I assume (or was that hope?) to understand better
>>once I get into building and deal with the manuals.
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>>Thanks in advance
>>Jorge Bujanda
>>XL FG
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