Wing Rigger Model 5 Specifications
| Total Weight |
36 lbs (16 kg) with optional flat free wheels installed |
| Breakdown components |
Six: base,
saddle assy, keeper, prop bar, 2 axle stubs |
| Available Wheel types |
pneumatic or polyurethane foam 10
inch; ball bearing |
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Wheel track
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Compressed for stowage: 26" Extended for
use: 35" |
| Height Adjust Range |
30-40 inches (76-102 cm); lock knob to secure postition |
| Wing Padding |
1/4
inch (6.4 mm) industrial high density wool felt |
| Gas Spring Force |
60 pounds force standard |
| Lateral Adjustment |
Nylon
strap with hand loop, magnetic attachment |
| Knob type, 3 ea |
glass filled polypropylene with rubberized grip |
| Wing
Saddle type |
molded GRP saddle with steel attachments |
| Metal finish |
black oxide / powder coat and clear coat
abrasion layer |
| Axle Stub Retention style |
Stainless Steel quick release spring loaded pins |
| Wing Pad type |
solid
hardwood; 3 coats polyurethane finish; felt pad |
| Saddle Rotation Stop |
Adjustable eccentric cam provides secure stop
angle |
3 wheel configuration
rolls on all terrain;
eliminates need to repeatably deploy and retract a kickstand. Won't hang up on tie-down cables or other obstructions.
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Gas spring in main column offsets weight of glider wing providing force assist to allow easy height adjustment. Secured by ruberized knob.
self centering nut block sandwich clamps the telescoping inner column
Pull strap eases fore/aft adjustment. No stooping!
No Imbalance!
Flexible magnet secures strap to vertical column.
Third wheel clicks into socket.
Wing Rigger quickly breaks down for convenient stowage.
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Eccentric stop cam adjusts to limits rotation angle so as to align wing with fuesalage lift pins.
As durable as it is beautiful: Mahogeny clamp pad with 1/4 inch felt. Pushes into position and secures with rubber grip knob.
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1/4" felt bonded with polyurethane
Model 5 incorporates two knobs on the main column. Top knob locks the inner column in position. Lower sliding knob allows the gas spring position to be independently retained. The preferred height position can be held between usages. No need to press against the gas spring at setup.
