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tonywp 05-31-2007 11:50 PM
Yet another question
 
Hi , I am wanting to make a rack of some sort so that I can transport my planes safely to the airfield.
It was pretty easy when I only had my Alpha to carry , but now I have one more and the tiny bed of my little ranger truck wont carry both of my planes and my flight box without something possibly getting broken.
I was thinking of making a rack out of PVC,but cant come up with any good ideas for a 2-3 plane rack.

Has anyone here made something like this?? If so, what ideas did you come up with to carry your planes?

Thank you

bigtim 06-01-2007 02:28 AM
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there is several threads on just this subject here at RCU.
there are numerous creative ways for a plane rack I am sure there will be a bunch of good ideas coming soon.
I also have a short bed in my Toyota Tacoma I use a folded tarp in the bed,to set my fuselage's on, and a old heavy blanket for padding for the wing's to lay on over the top.
a rack won't work for my planes most of my wings are too long for my bed,and have to be at a angle to fit so the blanket works well and holds the wings in place so there not swinging around getting a rash.

JD380 06-02-2007 04:45 AM
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For the wings, look at how auto windshields are transported by the installers. Simple to copy (and make adjustments) using PVC.
For fuselages, think along the lines of lumberyard racks for wood. Though if you don't have a topper you will be limited on how high you can safely stack them before you encounter wind blast.
With both you can use some soft nylon cord/rope to hold in place.
Just some food-4-thought.:D

tonywp 06-02-2007 06:48 AM
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Thx guys . :D Ive got a pretty good idea of what to do now. I found one of the threads last night on this same subject[&:] , and got a pretty good idea of what I need.;)

Deadeye 06-02-2007 10:38 AM
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I have been using this rack since my first year. It has held up for the better part of 5 years, and hundreds of trips to the field. One tip, when attaching PVC fittings, don't glue them, screw them with slef tapping screws, that way, as your fleet changes, you can change the rack. PVC pipe is cheap, but the fittings will break the bank. This rack has hauled 15 to 20 planes, ranging in size from .40, clear up to my 25 pound behemoth coroplast gasser. Sits in the back of my short box, and secures with bungee.

Big feet 06-02-2007 12:08 PM
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nice [8D]

Safebet 06-02-2007 01:29 PM
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Deadeye: Got any pics of the other side. Can't see the fittings and how you tied into the other side.

Gonna copy, copy, lol.

Jim

Deadeye 06-02-2007 02:03 PM
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ORIGINAL: Safebet

Deadeye: Got any pics of the other side. Can't see the fittings and how you tied into the other side.

Gonna copy, copy, lol.

Jim
Jim, here ya go. I can haul my TF Cessna 182 assembled in the taller and wider section. It weighs 14 pounds, and saves me about 20 minutes assembling and dissambling at the field. My field is only about 3 miles away, but the last mile is gravel and bumpy field roads. That wider section is also removable so I can put on a skinnier section for skinnier planes. The two black ended pieces butt against the inside of my pickup box, where I have eyebolts to attach bungee cord to.

Big feet 06-02-2007 02:57 PM
RE: Yet another question
 
love the calendar, sorry, i mean stand. :D

Warbird Joe 06-02-2007 05:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: tonywp

Hi , I am wanting to make a rack of some sort so that I can transport my planes safely to the airfield.
It was pretty easy when I only had my Alpha to carry , but now I have one more and the tiny bed of my little ranger truck wont carry both of my planes and my flight box without something possibly getting broken.
I was thinking of making a rack out of PVC,but cant come up with any good ideas for a 2-3 plane rack.

Has anyone here made something like this?? If so, what ideas did you come up with to carry your planes?

Thank you
Here is the transporter I built. It has worked out great. Not only does it protect my plane in transport but I use to store my plane from the ceiling on a pulley system. You can easily make a system to transport and store 2 - 3 planes. PVC is awesome. I used 1/4 inch PVC and PVC foam for cushion to protect the plane.

Safebet 06-02-2007 09:25 PM
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Thanks, Deadeye. That stand is terrific. I like the fact you can change sizes on the top end. I like you fastening menthods, too.

Thanks, again.

Jim

saramos 06-02-2007 11:28 PM
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Here's one for my Nissan Frontier which will hold 2 planes.

Scott

Gary L. 06-03-2007 04:25 PM
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ORIGINAL: Big feet

love the calendar, sorry, i mean stand. :D
I did'nt see a stand ..[sm=shades_smile.gif]

cruzomatic 06-04-2007 12:21 PM
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Tony, here's mine. Don't have any planes installed, but I'm sure you can tell how it all works. The slots in the sides are for the wings. Easy to build and very inexpensive.


Big feet 06-05-2007 01:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: Gary L.


ORIGINAL: Big feet

love the calendar, sorry, i mean stand. :D
I did'nt see a stand ..[sm=shades_smile.gif]

LoL :):):)

Bill Lowen 06-05-2007 02:48 PM
RE: Yet another question
 
Here is my creation for getting my airplane to the field:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/100_5031.jpg


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