Brief Description: Built mounting arms for engine stand to attach to
Built extension arms for engine mount to attach to fuselage. Picture 1 shows the engine mount attached to the front of the fuselage, where it is attached to the airplane engine mount locations. I was using an electric lift to lift fuselage from roll bar assembly. Sliding the engine mount into the engine stand. I will install a short piece of 1/2" water pipe in the tail spring mount to allow for the rear of the fuselage to be supported,where it will be able to rotate. Picture 3 shows the fuselage supported by saw horses at the tail spring support. I got this idea of using the engine mount from the Vans Airforce forums. The fuselage has now the ability to rotate a complete 360 degrees, With stop points about every 22.5 degrees. This will help tremendiously on installing interior components or even the landing gear items.
Engine mount arms attached to fuselage
Fuselage hoisted up by electric winch, then inserted into the stand
