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About to weigh the thorp!
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Author:  flychris [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:35 pm ]
Post subject:  About to weigh the thorp!
About to do the W&B I have no plans. I'm guessing you weigh it with the tail up like in flight?

Chris
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
You are correct. Check Tony Benglis and his process for weighing A/C. Do you have a set of scales ? I found a place that rents a set of "certified" A/C scales at the local airport for $35.00/day. A steal !

RB
Author:  fytrplt [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
Put the level on the reinforcing strip on the fuselage side. Then level across the canopy tracks at the seat back.
That will put the plane in the proper attitude for the job. WARNING! The tail is real high and very light on the tail wheel. Don't let it tip over! You will find over 400+ pounds on each of the mains. A bathroom scale won't cut it.
Author:  flychris [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
Thanks for the reply! I have cert scales as I'm a full mtc shop. Just wanted to take the head scratching out of this lol

Chris
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
I wish I had more head scratching than butt scratching !

RB
Author:  Lou [ Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
Rich Brazell wrote:
I wish I had more head scratching than butt scratching !

RB



you need to get that checked :))
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: About to weigh the thorp!
I will during the next annual !

RB
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