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by Luv2fly
Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Disabled access
Replies: 11
Views: 20792

How about that! Exactly what I had in mind. Interesting, the arm is not to0 long, maybe two feet so the moment isn't too great. The vertical piece is just in front of the 705 bulkhead Thanks so much for the lead. I'm going to check out the site. What's the distance from ground to the rear of the win...
by Luv2fly
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Disabled access
Replies: 11
Views: 20792

Thanks for the comment. I have wondered about the stresses involved. They are not trivial with the weight and arms involved. And not considered in the RV9 design of course. A lift would have to be hanger support equipment I'm afraid.
by Luv2fly
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Disabled access
Replies: 11
Views: 20792

We have a small portable, folding transfer chair that would fit in the cargo area. Raising the seat would still require getting her to and from the raised seat. She can walk with help. Perhaps a ramp could be used with the taildragger configuration so she could walk from the ground to the wing with ...
by Luv2fly
Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Disabled access
Replies: 11
Views: 20792

Thanks for the reply! She's a licensed pilot not current but loves to fly and is a great co-pilot. She uses a wheel chair and would need something like a Hoyer lift with a sling. These Rvs are a bit challenging to get out of for us senior types. I've thought about using a linear actuator to raise th...
by Luv2fly
Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Disabled access
Replies: 11
Views: 20792

Disabled access

My wife is partially disabled so that access to an Rv9 would require mechanical assistance. Anyone solve this problem or have ideas? I want to finish my Rv9 and retire my 182.