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08-10-2007, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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She thinks my tractor sexy - NOT
Every good aviation operation requires a tug to move its equipment around the ramp. No expense was spared on my tug. Yep, that is a "like new" 1994 12 HP garden tractor that I paid the princely sum of $50 for. Nora said she didn't "think my tractor's sexy", bummer!
Besides the "sexy tractor" I have a Cessna tow bar with the handle turned 90 degrees and hooked to my Doug Bell tail wheel. I almost spent more on the tow bar than I did the tractor.
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RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
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08-10-2007, 08:32 PM
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Location: Warner Robins, GA
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I Love It!!
That was pretty funny. You must be having a ball with your niner. Any thoughts on paint? OD green perhaps? 
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RV-9 N659DB - Flying since 7/1/06
Hatz CB-1 - Fabric covering with Polyfiber.
Warner Robins, GA
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08-10-2007, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: KPYM
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Bill, that is AWESOME!
You gotta be pleased!
 CJ
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08-11-2007, 03:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Elkins Field, NC (1E6 on the charts)
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Nice video.. but..
Nice video...
Having a tug that can double as a grass cutter is a plus.
However, you might wish to add "ensure tow bar is unhooked" to your checklist. Otherwise, it could make a much more interesting video.. 
Mind you, if the mower deck is engaged, you're welcome to make low passes and touch-n-goes on my grass strip... 
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08-11-2007, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Moundridge, KS
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Dress up the tug
the cutting deck goes, wheel spats all around, matching paint... It will look fast.
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Moundridge, KS
RV-9A 90512 N6699 Sold
RV-12 120323 N6699Z 410 hours
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08-11-2007, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bountiful, Utah
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Any reason an "A" model cannot be pulled from the rear? Wonder if a small O-ring/hook couldn't be attached under the rudder for moving the plane around and/ or an extra tie-down.
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08-11-2007, 06:23 PM
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Location: SC
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Originally Posted by rtry9a
Any reason an "A" model cannot be pulled from the rear? Wonder if a small O-ring/hook couldn't be attached under the rudder for moving the plane around and/ or an extra tie-down.
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My hangar neighbor uses a graden tractor to move his -7A in and out of his hangar. He just attaches it to the front wheel.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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08-11-2007, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,762
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Originally Posted by rtry9a
Any reason an "A" model cannot be pulled from the rear? Wonder if a small O-ring/hook couldn't be attached under the rudder for moving the plane around and/ or an extra tie-down.
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If you try to pull it from the rear, the nose wheel will **** sideways.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
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Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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08-16-2007, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Bill,
If your tractor dies perhaps you can hire this guy. 
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/off...puller.reuters
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Bruce Sacks
RV-9 N659DB - Flying since 7/1/06
Hatz CB-1 - Fabric covering with Polyfiber.
Warner Robins, GA
A&P
APRS KJ4EFS
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08-16-2007, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Torquay, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 826
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Cuts more than grass
Bill,
Your tractor cuts the Mustard.
Pete
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Australia Down Under.
Last edited by fodrv7 : 08-16-2007 at 05:24 PM.
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