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    Default Fuselage-/Wing rigging

    As Hangerspace in some countries in Europe is almost impossible or very difficult to get, I’m wondering if it would be a realistic idea to build a cubcrafters and transport and hanger the plane in a big trailer and rig the wings before each flight. How long would it take and how many people can do it.
    Is it worthwhile to think more about the idea or is it just one to forget…?
    Thanks a lot for your opinions.
    Rene

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    Default Re: Fuselage-/Wing rigging

    My best time to disassemble, pack, and load a Carbon Cub was 4.0 hours. That was working by myself with the exception of handling the wings coming off the airplane and into the trailer. Working at breakneck speed, and experienced. I would think that it would be at least double that going back together with the extra care that needs to be taken to assemble things to be safe for flight and you run the risk of "shipping damage" when disassembling/transporting/reassembling every time.

    It can be done with as few as 3 people to take the wings on and off. The rest of it can be done by 1 person.

    Even storing the airplane that way for the off-season doesn't seem worth it to me.
    Pete Dougherty
    Customer Support Manager
    Cub Crafters Inc

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    Default Re: Fuselage-/Wing rigging

    Tanks for your time to answer my question. I agree with your statemant.

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    Default Re: Fuselage-/Wing rigging

    Hi Rene, nice to see CubCrafters rising in Europe (I am from Austria).
    You are right, hangars in Switzerland, Austria and Germany are hard to find. But...
    What I learned from CubCrafters is, that you don't need to worry TOO much about parking the Carbon Cub in a hangar.
    These are really tough airplanes...
    It seams like hangars are optimal but optional. So if you don't fly during winter, you could park it in hangars on smaller airfields around you for off-season.

    Check this:
    http://www.cubcraftersforums.com/sho...ghlight=hangar

    HK

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