Height of wing

[RV6-KPTW]

Hi,

I am doing some hangar planning and am trying to see how two low wings would interact. How high off the ground does the RV10 wing require for clearance to go under another?

For example, the RV14 measures 45” from the floor so I figure 4’ should be adequate.

Thanks in advance,

 

[JDeanda]

Small Side Note

Parking airplanes with wings overlapping is a great way to maximize hangar space but you need to keep in mind that every once in a while, airplane tyres lose air. It’s unhappy when the wing on the top settles onto the wing on the bottom. Just one more thing to worry about. Sorry.

 

[RV6-KPTW]

Thanks for that. I will plan for a couple of additional inches of separation.

 

[Mel]

Parking airplanes with wings overlapping is a great way to maximize hangar space but you need to keep in mind that every once in a while, airplane tyres lose air. It’s unhappy when the wing on the top settles onto the wing on the bottom. Just one more thing to worry about. Sorry.

The same scenario exists if the "lower wing" aircraft has a flat on the opposite side. If both happen at the same time (rare but possible) the risk is doubled.