Older pilot's no hernia 2x4 or wood pole block up tip: Three 8' 2x4's. Length longer the older you are. I use 8 footers unless carrying them then four blocks are needed. 2" black ABS sewer pipe is light, tough, and makes good blocks that roll.

Lay 1st one flat on ground from front side and pointed about 45* to ski pedestal. Take free 2x4 or pole and pry up ski tip with end being careful with bottom plastic. Kick 1st block under pedestal with foot. Lower ski. Install 2nd 2x4 the same as 1st under other ski. Then lay 2nd 2x4 or pole on ground tight to front of ski tips which should be elevated by inserted blocks, or two shorter ones if camping. Grab wing at struts and push skis one at a time onto 2x4's making sure the tailwheel is free to pivot sideways. Kick it to release the lock. Makes a triangle of 2x4's under skis.

To remove push plane off 2x4's or blocks, or kick out cross 2x4 or wood pole then use it to lift skis and remove others.

Your choice. Next year get a set of ski dollies.

Gary

A1Skinner wrote:I always like to add this link to ski flying threads. It's a great read and a good learning experience I didn't have to go through. David is a great pilot and person. He learned the hard way!
https://yukonflying.com/DaveStorey.html

That is a great story! I’ve read it a couple of times.


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Well looks like I’ll only get 1 official ski flight in this season. Weather and work or work and weather will preclude anymore.

It was a couple of weeks ago, but a buddy helped me out and I got a good education and a taste. Hit a couple of lakes with snow to get the feeling during dragging and taxiing, then finished it off with a mostly ice landing at this years fly in most visited frozen iceberg.

Looking forward to next year to keep learning, exploring and gaining experience.






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To me, nothing looks more “Right” on skis than a nice 170.

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