Posted for Sky2high@aol.com:

 npaczkowski@telus.net writes:
"""
 I am just building  the jig for the fuselage construction. Could anyone tell
 me the  the clearance I need between the belly of the fuselage and the floor
 of  the hanger to be able to drop the landing gear?  Thanks
"""
 
 Just a few inches more that the plans side view would  show.


[That's true for the 2-seaters, but if you're talking about the IV/IVP you need to get the fuselage anywhere from 16-18" higher than it normally sits in order to clear the arc/swing of the mains.     <Marv>        ]