Wing rack design needed for two wings

[Avi8r61]

The link to Tony Bingelis article showing a good mobile wing stand. This is what I built and use. http://spirit.eaa.org/apps/magazines...1987_12_12.pdf

[planecrazzzy]

The link to Tony Bingelis article showing a good mobile wing stand. This is what I built and use. http://spirit.eaa.org/apps/magazines...1987_12_12.pdf

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Build a shed to store your big azz wing rack when it's not in use...
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Gotta Fly...

[Tralika]

There are lots of wing rack designs, I used a design from the EAA. I like the type using a sling made from carpet. If you go to Home Depot/Lowes you can buy carpet by the foot. One foot of carpet, 12 feet long will give you plenty of material for a sling and it's very cheap. If you have used carpet, make sure it hasn't been used for anything that will contaminate it with chemicals or gritty dirt that might damage the wings. When you fabricate the rack, assemble the major components with screws so you can take it apart for easy storage when it's not in use.

[wildhorsesracing]

I built a similar rack but instead of carpet I used old car tie down straps that I had.

[Tralika]

The best part of having a wing stand is the opportunity to put the wings anywhere you want. If you run out of room in the shop you can always put them say, in the livingroom. I think the color of the unfinished wings really work here.

[wildhorsesracing]

The best part of having a wing stand is the opportunity to put the wings anywhere you want. If you run out of room in the shop you can always put them say, in the livingroom. I think the color of the unfinished wings really work here.

I would agree, they blend with the decor quite nicely! (but my wife says... NO!)

[airportdude1]

What are or how did you make the wing tip nav light part?

Rob Hancik

[planecrazzzy]

OK... I finally took pictures of the Wing rack I use... I have had TWO full size wing "SETS" on this SIMPLE , mobile Wing Rack... and it doesn't take up half the Garage while not in use...

I added the picture where I had TWO SETS of wings on it.. PLUS Plywood and a 4X8 sheet of Lexan and other Miscellaneous long things.

OK... I flipped and flopped it around to give you an idea how it was made...
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It's all that's needed... Unless you just like spending a lot of time making the big wooden ones...

and have plenty of room to store them...
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Gotta Fly...
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PS Either the pictures loaded wrong... Or that DOG can walk up a CLIFF...
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[Martyfeehan]

Thanks for all the great help. I wound up following the EAA design; modified for my wing. so it's a little longer and a bit taller. It sure is nice to be able to move the wings out onto the driveway with no effort at all. Now, to get the fuselage ready for paint.

Marty

[planecrazzzy]

I use my Wing rack when I need better access to the wings... But lately , I've been working on other areas...

So a Handy place to keep them is on the ceiling... I can get them down , or put them up by myself pretty easy...
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They are safely out of the way...
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