Ideas for inexpenive airplane transport

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Jeff Garrett - 08 Jun 2004 16:57 GMT

I am looking for ideas to transport airplanes with my car. I have a 4 star
60 that is too big for the trunk/back seat. I do not have any place to park
a trailer and was wondering if anyone had any ideas.

I am considering a roof rack and box. Has anyone had experience with this.

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Paul McIntosh - 08 Jun 2004 19:22 GMT

Look for the ready made carriers for snowboards and skis. Some are tall
enough for the whole plane to fit in.

--
Paul McIntosh
http://www.rc-bearings.com

> I am looking for ideas to transport airplanes with my car. I have a 4 star
> 60 that is too big for the trunk/back seat. I do not have any place to park
> a trailer and was wondering if anyone had any ideas.
>
> I am considering a roof rack and box. Has anyone had experience with this.

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Bonehenge - 09 Jun 2004 00:58 GMT

>I am considering a roof rack and box. Has anyone had experience with this.

Don't laugh, but I've known people to actually strap the plane to the
roof. If you adjust the angle of attack properly, the plane will just
ride along up there.

I also knew a guy that strapped planes to the hood of his Bronco, but
that's another story...

Barry

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Dr1Driver - 09 Jun 2004 13:27 GMT

> If you adjust the angle of attack properly, the plane will just
>ride along up there.

Until the tiny road grit thrown up the preceeding cars abrades the covering
right off.

You got an expensive plane that you're trying to rig some CHEAP (your words)
transportation for it? If your plane is worth the time and money you have
invested, it's worth GOOD transportation. Put it IN something, preferably
padded and braced.
Dr.1 Driver
"There's a Hun in the sun!"

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Ideas for inexpenive airplane transport