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    Senior Member Geowitz's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    I used my head a few times when adjusting for washout.

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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    I estimate my model 4 wings weigh less than 50 pounds each. I use a 1 X 4 with a piece of foam stapled to one end to prop up a wing tip when removing a strut. I have a helper stand there and hold it just to be sure nothing slips.
    Tom Jones
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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    I have used a 6 foot step ladder on my old plane. I am not sure if your Kitfox would be a similar height or not. Use a 2X4 with some foam for padding as a rest and support on the top of the step ladder.
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    Norm
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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    I made two home made under hoist jack stands . Each can hold me + . They are connected at top with a 2x4. I think I have it cased. Just wanted to confirm the weight involved of one wing. To make me feel warm and fuzzy before doing the swap.
    Kevin,

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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    In my case i have rafters in the garage that i tied rope to and looped under the outboard wing with foam in between the rope and wing.
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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    My wings are off my model 7SS at this time so it was easy to weigh them.
    52 lbs each.

    John

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    Default Re: Weight of a Wing ?

    A good friend lent me his adjustable wing stands. While they look a little flimsy they were more than enough to support the wing


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