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The IMI-One Man Rigging Aid was succesfully tested at the beginning of 2008, until now more than 30 pieces were delivered to the customers from whole Europe. It is high rated especially for its simple and light design, simple use and also interesting look. Technical specifications: Wing holder: Glass reinforced plastics with red gelcoat, covered with 10mm black adhesive Neoprene. 4 main bolt locations for different positions of center of gravity. Clever universal shape both for thick and thin airfoils. Removable arm adjustable in two axis with spring-knobs. Body: aluminium profiles, telescopic design, 350 or 400N gas spring for fast, easy and stepless height adjustment, 300mm run. Axle and wheels: removable axle, sliding to sides (8cm each side), with blocking screw. Tube tyre wheels 260mm diameter, removable. Finish: fibreglass parts polyester gelcoat, steel parts galvanized, aluminium parts anodized - no black hands, top finish Dimensions: folded only 80x45x18cm, see the pictures, weight ca. 13kg Use: height from 70 to 100cm, stepless adjustable, enough for 90%modern gliders, also for uneven surface. Wing chord lenght 68-85cm, relative thickness 12-19%, useful for gliders from Libelle up to ASW-22. Not suited for heavy twoseaters with big chord lenght as Janus, Duo or DG-1000 (another type will be available for these heavy aircrafts if enough demand). Short movie of the use of the One Man Rigging Aid in Download section here . Photos are of the prototype without finish on metal parts, glider Discus CS.
One Man Rigging Aid                                                   |
