BobCollins(AA)
Well Known Member
I have a winch in my hangar so is it safe to pull my RV-7A by the tail tie down ring
I have a winch in my hangar so is it safe to pull my RV-7A by the tail tie down ring
An electric golf cart makes a great powered airplane tug. As a bonus, it can be driven around for transportation or fun without the airplane connected as well.
You can use the winch but have it hooked to a towbar that attaches to the mains. Then you'd have to hold the tail down. But I have a hard time believing that if you added up the shear strength of all the fasteners holding the tailwheel bracket to the fuselage that it wouldn't be far greater than any towing force. Ask Vans.