Hi Jim, I installed my tie downs like the "EZ" type aircraft. Drill a hole through the wing from top to bottom out near the end of the spar and just behind the spar. Flox in a piece of aluminum tubing with approx. a 3/8 ID hole. Once painted, it is hardly noticeable.
Use some 3/32 or 1/8" cable and make a loop that extends through the hole from top to bottom and swag it together. Slide the loop of the cable through a large washer with a rubber pad for the top mount so as not to damage the finish and slide it through the hole, top to bottom. Then, just hook whatever you are using for the tie down on the looped portion of the cable that extends from the bottom of the wing. Clear as mud??? I use it on my KR and it works great. I stole the design from my Long EZ. If there are any EZ's in your area, check them out. It is light, EZ, and not too invasive. On a side note to all my friends out there, as of 10/20/2005 I am officially off contract after 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. It was a sad day indeed. Regards, Steve Glover KR-2 N902G Corona, Ca <kr...@cox.net> -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JIM VANCE Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:26 AM To: krnet Subject: KR> Tiedowns My KR-2 is finished and waiting for the inspection. Then, I realized that I had had a short circuit between the headphones. I did not provide for a means of attaching tiedown ropes or for jack points for lifting the mains off the ground. Any suggestions how I can tie the bird down without having to open my virgin wings? Jim Vance _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
