What recommendations are out there for a tailwheel tow bar that does not break the bank and works well?
What recommendations are out there for a tailwheel tow bar that does not break the bank and works well?
Last edited by Monty; 11-26-2019 at 02:11 PM.
Kitfox Model SS7 E-AB
Airmaster CS
G3X touch
Rotax 912 IS
Eastern Missouri
I don't think you could get a cheaper tailwheel tow bar than making this.
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Dave
KitFox 6 Taildragger
912 ULS
Whirlwind Prop
Garmin G3x
All around nice guy
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/collectio...ant=1212732881
I think this is the same tow bar:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar...el_p_1328.html
I did put these inserts in, makes a good fit with no scratches:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar...ts_p_1501.html
Last edited by littlecricket; 11-27-2019 at 09:24 AM.
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/collectio...ant=1212732881
I think this is the same tow bar:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar...el_p_1328.html
I did put these inserts in, makes a good fit with no scratches:
http://store.cubcrafters.com/Tow-Bar...ts_p_1501.html[/QUOTE]
thank you very much
Kitfox Model SS7 E-AB
Airmaster CS
G3X touch
Rotax 912 IS
Eastern Missouri
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.
Attachment 23471 Tailwheel Dolly2.jpg
Tailwheel Dolly3.jpg Tailwheel Dolly4.jpg
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
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.
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.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
[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.
Attachment 23471 Tailwheel Dolly2.jpg
Tailwheel Dolly3.jpg Tailwheel Dolly4.jpgThat looks perfect. Thank you for sharing all the pics
Kitfox Model SS7 E-AB
Airmaster CS
G3X touch
Rotax 912 IS
Eastern Missouri