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Old 03-22-2019, 05:36 PM
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I am considering one of these tugs, AC Air technology, pricy for sure but looks like a really nice toy. Wondering if anyone has used them.

This model works with the RV10
https://acairtechnology.com/product/...i-grab-cradle/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEsIz00Prn8
That’s the tug that Dave in post #3, and Reid in post #18 were talking about.
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Old 03-22-2019, 06:43 PM
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As promised, here are pictures of the tug Bruce Patton's neighbor built.

Overhead view:



3/4 Rear View:



Front View:

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Old 03-22-2019, 07:48 PM
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Here is a video of the tug in action.

https://youtu.be/2UzgN7SlpHg
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Old 03-22-2019, 07:53 PM
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Yes I would like one.
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Old 03-22-2019, 08:51 PM
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That?s the tug that Dave in post #3, and Reid in post #18 were talking about.
Todd,
you are correct and sorry I had missed it. For some reason I thought they were talking about Alpha which is also a nice tug but I like these better and considering it for my 14.
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Old 03-31-2019, 02:43 PM
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I too have an up hill slope to my hangar and also have to deal with a gravel taxiway and snow and ice in the winter. To simplify things I went with a winch system. I bought a winch rated at #1500 pounds from harbor freight, and added an additional 40' to the controller wire letting me steer my tow bar from the nose and run the winch at the same time. Instead of attaching to the tie down I bought a cargo strap with stirrups on both ended, harbor freight again. I attach one stirrup to each step and have a strap that goes over the top of the aircraft to hold the stirrups up and in place so the strap is pulling on the top of the step.

I can send you a picture if you are interested.
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Old 04-01-2019, 02:49 AM
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Talking Snow-Blower Tug - Cheaper option that works

This was posted a while back http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...now+blower+tug and I decided that I needed to have one of these. I have my 10 on an incline located on a grass strip. It is Impossible to push up hill without help. I got tired of using the HF winch, it was taking to much time, besides the fact that I had to use a car battery to provide power. Any way here is my solution, using the reference above. My total cost was < $500. And it WORKS !!!
I bought the Troy-built at home depot on sale for $384.24 (including Fl tax)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Troy-Bil...2410/305562533



Hope this helps

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Old 04-02-2019, 12:12 PM
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That was true, I think its been resolved. We tested it late 2018 and it clearly was hitting the front fairing, they had a way of sliding in and locking in and were going to go back and make the mod. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to go out and test the new version. It does work very well.
As a follow up, I am being told by them that there should not be any issues now. I have placed an order and should be ready by the end of April. Once I try it, I will post a report. Although mine will be test it with a RV14A, I believe the nose gear/pant is the same as a 10.
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