Project Trailer

Team Kennedy Trialer

Commonly known as "Skylab"

Back a few years ago I had a Pace American Conquest 7'x14' trailer custom built for the Team Kennedy fleet. The idea is Cathy and I will eventually purchase a small motorhome and pull the trailer behind to our contests and the NATS. The trialer has been a work in progress since I took delivery. It has been fun customizing the base trailer to fit the requirements of hauling competition airplanes around.

It is definatly a rolling shop. I can not tell you how many times I have helped a fellow competitor with parts and or a place to work on thier airplane at a contest. It has been given the name "Skylab" This happened one weekend at a contest when I was asked how quickly did I have to get that trailer back to NASA on Monday? (as if I borrowed the trailer from them).

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Close up showing forward support. Note: this mount holds plane by landing gear. No stress on fuselage

Rear mount. Fully adjustable up and down track on wall.

This wall mounted rack system is made with uni-strut channel and brackets ordered from McMaster Carr. Plane cradles are made from wood and painted or covered in Monokote. Velcro straps attached to cradle secures airplane for the ride.

Forward trailer view showing entertainment system. DVD, with CD changer and radio.

3KW generator rolls out and powers up trailer. table can be set up on this side of trailer for Cathy to run contest scoring or as work surface.

Storage box on tounge for gas fuel cans and power cords. Motor base plug on side of trailer to connect to external power. Trailer equipped with Pace ITS. Independent Torsion Suspension. This creates a very smooth ride for the aircraft. I highly recommend this type of suspension. Trailer pulls very well.

"Skylab" AKA Team Kennedy Trailer in position at the NATS in Muncie, IN