[NSRCA-discussion] Transporting a Two Meter Plane in Pickup Truck

[Wayne Galligan]

Michael,

I use the Bak Flip hard cover on my Tundra, 6.5’ bed.  I have a cradle made to hold the tail and the wing tube.  Holding the plane this way gives it the best support as the wing tube is the stronger part of the airframe and keeps the weight off the landing gear/wheels.  It’s a tight fit and I have set the plane in at a slight angle. I can snap a few photos and send them to you tomorrow.  This has worked well few several years for me and I have my plane with me most of the time… just in case you get that opportunity and your near an RC field.

Wayne Galligan

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From: Michael Gosson via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:49 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Transporting a Two Meter Plane in Pickup Truck

I need a little advise from anyone that transports a two meter plane in a pickup truck without a cap.

I'm considering purchasing a pickup truck with a 6.6 foot box and flat hard cover over the box, a cap is not in consideration. Currently, I transport an Etude and looking to add an Invitation next year. 

I test fit my Etude this evening in a F-150 with a hard cover over the box and the clearance was extremely tight with the canopy on.  Once the canopy was removed is was workable. I do not have an Invitation to trial fit but I'm guessing with the T Can and taller fuselage this may prove to be a problem, but I'm only guessing here.

Any thoughts or experience would be helpful.

Thanks fellas 
MB Gosson


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