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Monty
11-26-2019, 01:45 PM
What recommendations are out there for a tailwheel tow bar that does not break the bank and works well?
desertdave
11-26-2019, 03:03 PM
I don't think you could get a cheaper tailwheel tow bar than making this.
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Monty
11-26-2019, 03:17 PM
I don't think you could get a cheaper tailwheel tow bar than making this.
23461Perfect Thank you
littlecricket
11-27-2019, 08:55 AM
They have gotten more expensive since I bought mine... I have a Matco 8inch tailwheel with a T3, but don’t get the one for Matco. You’ll need to get the next bigger one, I think it’s the baby bush one. Tow bar works well with it and I really like it, but they are pricey.
https://bogertaviation.com/collections/bogi-bars-aircraft-tow-bars-and-tow-bar-accessories/products/bogi-bars-tail-wheel-aircraft?variant=1212732881
I think this is the same tow bar:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar-for-3200B-Tailwheel-Baby-Bushwheel_p_1328.html
I did put these inserts in, makes a good fit with no scratches:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar-Inserts_p_1501.html
Monty
11-27-2019, 01:43 PM
ittlecricket;88468]They have gotten more expensive since I bought mine... I have a Matco 8inch tailwheel with a T3, but don’t get the one for Matco. You’ll need to get the next bigger one, I think it’s the baby bush one. Tow bar works well with it and I really like it, but they are pricey.
https://bogertaviation.com/collections/bogi-bars-aircraft-tow-bars-and-tow-bar-accessories/products/bogi-bars-tail-wheel-aircraft?variant=1212732881
I think this is the same tow bar:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar-for-3200B-Tailwheel-Baby-Bushwheel_p_1328.html
I did put these inserts in, makes a good fit with no scratches:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar-Inserts_p_1501.html[/QUOTE]
thank you very much
jrevens
11-27-2019, 05:12 PM
I made this one for under $20. Cheap plastic wheels, some 1" square tubing and a little bit of 1/2" steel rod, plus some welding. You slip it around the wheel and lift the tail wheel right off the ground a couple of inches. The mechanical advantage makes it easy. Nice for use around the hangar.
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Av8r3400
11-27-2019, 06:37 PM
I’ve never had a need for a tail-dragger dragger. My tail wheel swivels and I just use the handle on the left side of the fuselage to push the plane around.
jrevens
11-27-2019, 06:52 PM
I’m with you Larry, and I’ve got handles on both sides, but especially going up hill a little with the heavier Series 7, the “dragger” is easier on this old guy.
Monty
11-28-2019, 06:07 AM
I’ve never had a need for a tail-dragger dragger. My tail wheel swivels and I just use the handle on the left side of the fuselage to push the plane around.
My plane was built without the handle so I don’t have that option unfortunately
Monty
11-28-2019, 06:13 AM
[QUOTE=jrevens;88480]I made this one for under $20. Cheap plastic wheels, some 1" square tubing and a little bit of 1/2" steel rod, plus some welding. You slip it around the wheel and lift the tail wheel right off the ground a couple of inches. The mechanical advantage makes it easy. Nice for use around the hangar.
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23473 23474That looks perfect. Thank you for sharing all the pics
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