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I am appealing to the group for someone to send me their empty weight CG and Empty weight for a Gull 2000 with a 24 ft wing. I have the building manual but need the above info so I can do some practice weight and balance problems. Mainly I need the empty weight and the Empty weight center of Gravity (EWCG) for a Gull 2000. I have enough info to do the rest,,,




The other thing I need is a full size drawing or diagram for the wing cross section(rib) so I can make up some plywood clamps lined with foam and carpet to clamp around the wings to support them when I suspend them in the shop or in the trailer, I don't thing the drawing has to be exact just close. I would have to drill a bunch of rivets and pull a wing tip to make a template unless someone out there has a different idea. Enclosed is a photos of a metal clamp I found on the internet ref a tornado for sale and moving it,


I plan on using help whenever I move the wing but I would like these devices on the wing so it can be set down with out worrying about damage to the skins or the WLE


Also what size are the tires? I see on some they are 15x6.00-6 (same size as some lawn mowers) but I am not sure about the nose wheel tire ??? IT looks different.
Also do you guys use tubes with the wheel???The second photos just shows that" spring is around the corner!!"


Thanks, Mark Smith in Davenport, Wa.

Weight & balance of my eGull (28ft wing) won't help you much. But attached
is a photo of my wing clamps. If you don't have the wing yet, or the
template Mark provides with the kit, you will indeed have a tough time
coming up with the right geometry.

I bought an extra set of styrofoam wing cradles from Mark and used them in
the clamps. They distribute the forces nicely, especially when the wing
sits on its nose. Avoid clamping on any sections that have fabric covering.

Martin

Thanks Mart in.I bought a used Gull 2000 a guy in El Cajon California and hopefully it will be here in davenport in a few days,,
So I don't have any templates or such. Ill try to contact Mark and ask about wing Cradles, maybe he has a set I can buy. My wing is all metal, only Ailerons are fabric and the left one probably needs recover....
Thanks,Mark