I want to build an airplane stand for use at flying sites. Would appreciate info about how to make, useful features to include, best wood to use etc. Thanks

It's not hard.
A few 2x4's make your legs attach part of your table and done.

Here's a pic I dug up of the stands we have at our club.

On RCU there was thread with plans about a wooden stand you can build at home. It was kinda nice and would collapse.

MrKiwi, do you not fly at Tomcats anymore?

Originally Posted by dubd

MrKiwi, do you not fly at Tomcats anymore?

I still fly at Tomcats, but my primary field is bayside.

1.5" PVC pipe with fittings, and foam. It will cost you 9 dollars in materials.

Thanks. I'm new to the hobby. Can you tell me what RCU means? Is it a web site?

Originally Posted by tpark

Thanks. I'm new to the hobby. Can you tell me what RCU means? Is it a web site?

RCU=RCUniverse, a website. www.rcuniverse.com

The Stand the MrKiwi posted was designed by the guys at the Meroke Flying club in Long Island New York - it comes in Two sizes Regular and Giant scale.

They post the plans free on their web site;

http://www.meroke.com/sbbuildinginstructions.htm

The only real problem with it is that it is a tad large and heavy, so you cannot just pop it into your car. It becomes a fixture at the field... and THEN you'll have to fight to get to use it!

They do become popular in a hurry!

So download the plans and get your club to commision 3-4 - you will not be disappointed.

Good Luck!

Originally Posted by karlwatt

RCU=RCUniverse, a website. www.rcuniverse.com

Thanks Karl. I'm feeling the same about this hobby. Tom

Cheapest and easist is you get a milk crate cut your plane profile out of either end line edges with rubber and hey presto bloody brilliant stand and if you loose it what the heck get another milk grate

Some people cut up a Styrofoam ice chest to fit their fuse and use that. Can be found for just a couple of bucks.

Originally Posted by BAIR

The Stand the MrKiwi posted was designed by the guys at the Meroke Flying club in Long Island New York - it comes in Two sizes Regular and Giant scale.

They post the plans free on their web site;

http://www.meroke.com/sbbuildinginstructions.htm

The only real problem with it is that it is a tad large and heavy, so you cannot just pop it into your car. It becomes a fixture at the field... and THEN you'll have to fight to get to use it!

They do become popular in a hurry!

So download the plans and get your club to commision 3-4 - you will not be disappointed.

Good Luck!

Thanks for the info. I'll check out this web site.

Originally Posted by Fixed Wing

Some people cut up a Styrofoam ice chest to fit their fuse and use that. Can be found for just a couple of bucks.

That's what I do but I would not suggest it for gassers or field use.