Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: del magsam
Here's one I thought I'd throw out to the group. What seems to be the bestway to lift the plane when youare getting ready to weigh it. Since one side has the scale and the otherhas to be blocked to level, I waswondering what different techiques have been used to do this. I know thissounds dumb but as I was freezingmy behind the other day in the hanger looking at the bird and thinking, howshould I do this.Thanks,, Carl________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 15:05:36 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: "Carl Loar"
I just made some 2X6 ramps. I controlled the tail, while two friends"turned" the wheels up the ramps.( If one pulls a little too much, the tailwill be all over the place). Weighing the plane seems like a big process,but once you get it on the scales and leveled, You just need a plumbbob andtape measure to call out the measure points. Then put the plane away and gohome to the calculator. Or use one of the programs.walt----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "The Huizenga's"

Original Posted By: "Carl Loar"
I have a automotive floor jack that slides under very easily.Dick----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
I don't think I would try to do it with only one scale.Gene Rambo________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "The Huizenga's"
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