Tail dragger tug

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Ehrlich
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Tail dragger tug

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I am looking for a battery operated tug (tow bar). I have a C170 A.
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Tail dragger tug

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There are many variables to consider. Are you trying to tow on ashalt or grass? Uphill or down? Just in to or out of a hanger?

We have a member johneeb who built a radio controlled dolly which the tailwheel sits on and then it drives the aircraft around. You could buy and mount the L-19 tow lugs to the inside main gear then fashion a tow bar to a toe vehicle of your choice.

Maybe one of the easiest methods though I have not tried it is to modify an electric tug designe to be used attached to a nose wheel but modified to engage the tail wheel instead.

Here is a ready to go solution: http://dragger.com/order-online-24-volt ... l-dragger/

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