Hired Dependable Towing to move Fuselage from home shop to hangar at 3MY (Mt Hawley) with a "rollback" flatbed. They did a great job, with lots of care for my "baby". Cost $180 for 2 hrs. Railing on this truck was 1/2" higher than one I measured, so needed boards under wheels to clear Wheel Pant brackets. But rails were expected 1.5" wider than outside wheel to wheel...so just enough clearance. Next mission: rent U-Haul to move Wings, Tail, tools and benches.
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| First time out of garage shop in daylight (the airplane, not me!) |
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| Rollback in process winching up the incline (paused -- as I was off ramp to take pic). When moving up ramp, I steered w/ towbar since close fit between rails. |
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| Ready to go. I used bolts (sheathed in plastic---from original QB delivery) in Wing Spars as anchor points on LH & RH side. We took it easy at 45 mph, but I did secure any loose wiring at Wing Roots, tail area. Seemed very stable w/o any bounce. |
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| Tah Dah ! Unloading was quicker. I steered with towbar as crew let out the winch. |
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| Hooked up engine dryer to insure no moisture inside engine. |