Moving Aircraft by trailer

What model of aircraft is this?

How much does it weigh?
 
I'm not talking about tilting the plane. I’m talking about putting the plane on the trailer diagonally.
 
Stewartb said:
wings are off? I'd lean toward building a tilted support to the spar attach fittings. A cradle for the tail. Get the width legal. Tilting will reduce the height of the fin as well. Additional time for bracing on a tilt should be minimal. It may require some fabrication for fittings but it may be a practical option.
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The problem is that I don't have access to the airplane for dimensions before hand and I'm still uncertain how to support the engine.
 
Tom-D said:
What model of aircraft is this?

How much does it weigh?
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It's a secret for now. There is a good back story to it that I will reveal when I get it home. I realize I'm asking for help and not giving the information needed to get the help but it's worth the wait.

Plane is around 2000#
 
A cradle for the engine supported ant the engine mounts should be easy enough if the cowl can come off for travel. All you'd need to do is limit vertical motion to keep lateral stress on the mount to a minimum (I think). I moved my cub around in an enclosed snowmobile trailer. hung the wings on the walls from hooks-ropes-aileron and flap hangers. Smaller planes are easy. Yours will take some creativity.

What kind of plane has non-removable horizontal stabs?
 
Grum.Man said:
The problem is that I don't have access to the airplane for dimensions before hand and I'm still uncertain how to support the engine.
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Engine mounts are typically pretty tough in terms of bearing the load. I wouldn't be too keen on putting a support under a frame member of the engine mount.

If this is a nosedragger then the nose gear mount is probably strong enough to support the engine as long as the mount isn't side loaded. Dunno if that helps at all...
 
Well I called a firm that specializes in obtaining multi state wide load permits. Looks like it should be no problem at all. It will cost approximately $200.00 to get all the permits to include the fee charged by the firm. He said no chase car would be needed just proper flags and signs.

Looks like we are going to go up the week of Thanksgiving and will haul it back level on it's gear. Think I will attach a 10.5' 4x4 to the trailer gate and hang the wide load sign and flags from it to help make it more visible. Thanks for everyone's input!
 
Sounds like you have a plan, was just going to mention I see the hydroplane boat racing guys going down the highway occasionally and the boats sit on the trailer at 45 degrees. They all are that way so probably have something slick figured out. Post pics when the secret is safe to let slip.
 
JoseCuervo said:
Horrible advice.

Cause an accident while willfully breaking the law, all the insurance in the world won't help you due to criminal negligence.

Get permits as required.

And, for all the people suggesting to rotate the plane, keep in mind that oversized loads also have height limits, so, depending on trailer deck height, and angle, and such, this load may be overheight., still requiring a permit.

Also, most oversized permits are dependent upon the load being "non-reducible". If it can be unbolted and hauled in another manner, including two trips, must be.
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I like living on the wild side, don't taze me Bro'.

Grum.Man said:
Well I called a firm that specializes in obtaining multi state wide load permits. Looks like it should be no problem at all. It will cost approximately $200.00 to get all the permits to include the fee charged by the firm. He said no chase car would be needed just proper flags and signs.

Looks like we are going to go up the week of Thanksgiving and will haul it back level on it's gear. Think I will attach a 10.5' 4x4 to the trailer gate and hang the wide load sign and flags from it to help make it more visible. Thanks for everyone's input!
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Obviously this is the best possible plan, Good Luck!!!!
 
Phoenix said:
Sounds like you have a plan, was just going to mention I see the hydroplane boat racing guys going down the highway occasionally and the boats sit on the trailer at 45 degrees. They all are that way so probably have something slick figured out. Post pics when the secret is safe to let slip.
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Thanks hope it all goes as well as the plan is in my mind! I will start another thread with the unveiling when I return. This is an airplane my dad started building when I was 5 or 6 years old. It took him about 9 years to finish it. The test pilot flew the time off and dad never even got to ride in it before the new owner flew it away to it's new home. Haven't seen it since. I tracked the owner down and long story short it will be coming back home and dad will get his ride some day when it's back together.
 
Grum.Man said:
Thanks hope it all goes as well as the plan is in my mind! I will start another thread with the unveiling when I return. This is an airplane my dad started building when I was 5 or 6 years old. It took him about 9 years to finish it. The test pilot flew the time off and dad never even got to ride in it before the new owner flew it away to it's new home. Haven't seen it since. I tracked the owner down and long story short it will be coming back home and dad will get his ride some day when it's back together.
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So what happened? Never saw another thread.
 
Brad Z said:
So what happened? Never saw another thread.
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I'm going up the week of Thanksgiving to pick it up. I have everything in order and it should be a smooth trip. Don't want to jinx anything before getting it home safe and sound.
 
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