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Old 20 April 2006, 05:44 AM   #1020 (permalink)
JohnReid
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I have built a storage rack for the Jenny A's damaged R/H wing assemblies,to be put up along the hangar wall.
The A's fuselage has been set on wooden blocks and the tail raised to flying position and is resting upon a couple of old wooden boxes.
It is now time to get the Canuck on her gear and out of the jig.The airplane will have to be secured to the hangar floor via saw horses and the like because the wheels are just too delicate and fragile to be screwed down in the usual manner.The Albatros wheels were canvas covered and were easily secured.On the Neiuport I used a screwjack and chains for this purpose.Today I will design and build a combo work table-step ladder assembly to secure the airplane to the floor as well as provide for the workers easy access to the airplanes structure.
This next little while will be an exciting time to see the Canuck in its final position and secured to the hangar floor.Patience is truly a virtue in this business.
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