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GalinHdz
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With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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GalinHdz
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 4:47 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Here is what the mower should look like and what it looks like now.Â
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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Robert Reed
Joined: 22 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:30 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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And for some strange reason my plane gets heavier and harder to push back into the hangar with each year. I am trying to adapt a Jazzy Scooter for use as a tug. Just haven’t found the time.
Bob Reed
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| Quote: | On Mar 12, 2020, at 7:36 PM, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com> wrote:
With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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Robert Reed
Joined: 22 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:31 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Looks great.
Bob Reed
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| Quote: | On Mar 12, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com> wrote:
Here is what the mower should look like and what it looks like now.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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wschertz343(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:40 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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I used a battery powered winch at the back of the hanger, with a remote control to run it while it pulled the plane into the hanger (uphill) and I steered from the front. ~ $70 at Harbor Freight
Wouldn't solve the "going to the gas pump".
Nice work Galin
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 7:31 PM Robert Reed <robertr237(at)att.net (robertr237(at)att.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | Looks great.Â
Bob Reed
Sent from my iPhone
| Quote: | On Mar 12, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
Here is what the mower should look like and what it looks like now.Â
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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GalinHdz
Joined: 08 Nov 2017
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:46 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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And now I have the only "classic" airplane tug at the airport. It is quite the spectacle when I drive it around with a drink in the coozy holder and the beacon flashing away. Even I have to chuckle.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM William Schertz <wschertz343(at)gmail.com (wschertz343(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | I used a battery powered winch at the back of the hanger, with a remote control to run it while it pulled the plane into the hanger (uphill) and I steered from the front. ~ $70 at Harbor Freight
Wouldn't solve the "going to the gas pump".
Nice work Galin
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 7:31 PM Robert Reed <robertr237(at)att.net (robertr237(at)att.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | Looks great.Â
Bob Reed
Sent from my iPhone
| Quote: | On Mar 12, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
Here is what the mower should look like and what it looks like now.Â
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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ftyoder(at)yoderbuilt.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:59 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Good Job!
From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Galin Hernandez
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 5:45 PM
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Subject: Re: Airplane Tug
Here is what the mower should look like and what it looks like now.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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GalinHdz
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:17 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Now with dual exhaust pipes. maybe some chrome rims for the "hot rod" image. 
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mike(at)vision499.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:24 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Hi Galin
Looked at the pictures on your website, great job and well done, good idea
Keep well
Mike
From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Galin Hernandez
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Subject: Airplane Tug
With a full tank of fuel it is difficult to push the airplane in to the hangar without help. Additionally, the airplane wash racks/fuel pumps are a good distance from our hangar and requires towing the airplane on active taxiways. So, I bought a 1994 Montgomery Wards riding mower, rebuilt it and made it into an airplane tug. Here is a link to our web page with photos of what I did.
www.puertoricoflyer.com
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GalinHdz
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:19 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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I have been working on pushing the plane into the hangar with the tug. It is a WHOLE LOT harder to do than I thought. Guess it gonna be a while before I get anywhere good at doing it.
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Robert Reed
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:03 am Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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Galin,
I can appreciate the issue more than you realize. I have tried to use the Jazzy Wheelchair that I have on a several occasions but ONLY when there is nobody else around. Using a joy stick control with 360 degree movement and trying to push the plane back reminded me of the old Keystone Cops routines. I could never figure out which way to move the joy stick to get the desired results. Took several times longer than just pushing it back by hand which is always fun since I can't see where I am going when trying to push it back. I have to bend down and push back to get the leverage which also makes it impossible to see where the tail is going.
Oh the burdens we must bear....as my wife reminds me every time I mention it.
Bob Reed
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I have been working on pushing the plane into the hangar with the tug. It is a WHOLE LOT harder to do than I thought. Guess it gonna be a while before I get anywhere good at doing it.
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mike(at)vision499.com
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:12 am Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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I have helped a friend move his aircraft with a tug. A lot more difficult than it seems. Much like driving in reverse with a trailer.
Keep well
Mike
From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Robert Reed
Sent: March 16, 2020 8:02 AM
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Airplane Tug
Galin,
I can appreciate the issue more than you realize. I have tried to use the Jazzy Wheelchair that I have on a several occasions but ONLY when there is nobody else around. Using a joy stick control with 360 degree movement and trying to push the plane back reminded me of the old Keystone Cops routines. I could never figure out which way to move the joy stick to get the desired results. Took several times longer than just pushing it back by hand which is always fun since I can't see where I am going when trying to push it back. I have to bend down and push back to get the leverage which also makes it impossible to see where the tail is going.
Oh the burdens we must bear....as my wife reminds me every time I mention it.
Bob Reed
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, 11:19:30 PM CDT, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
I have been working on pushing the plane into the hangar with the tug. It is a WHOLE LOT harder to do than I thought. Guess it gonna be a while before I get anywhere good at doing it.
On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 11:25 PM <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> wrote:
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GalinHdz
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| Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:46 pm Post subject: Airplane Tug |
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My son-in-law (Chinook Helicopter Mechanic with the Army NG) told me how to push an aircraft with a tug. He told me I was probably over thinking the whole process.
He told me do not think or look at anything but the tail of the aircraft. If you want the tail to go left, you turn to the left. If you want the tail to go right, you turn to the right. If you think about it or look at anything else you won't be able to do it.
So I tried it and it worked like magic. I got the airplane in the hangar on my 1st try. YAAAAAYYYYY!!!
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 3:14 PM <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> wrote:
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I have helped a friend move his aircraft with a tug. A lot more difficult than it seems. Much like driving in reverse with a trailer.
Keep well
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Mike
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From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com) <owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com)> On Behalf Of Robert Reed
Sent: March 16, 2020 8:02 AM
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Subject: Re: Airplane Tug
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Galin,
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I can appreciate the issue more than you realize. I have tried to use the Jazzy Wheelchair that I have on a several occasions but ONLY when there is nobody else around. Using a joy stick control with 360 degree movement and trying to push the plane back reminded me of the old Keystone Cops routines. I could never figure out which way to move the joy stick to get the desired results. Took several times longer than just pushing it back by hand which is always fun since I can't see where I am going when trying to push it back. I have to bend down and push back to get the leverage which also makes it impossible to see where the tail is going. Â
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Oh the burdens we must bear....as my wife reminds me every time I mention it.
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Bob Reed
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020, 11:19:30 PM CDT, Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com (galinhdz(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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I have been working on pushing the plane into the hangar with the tug. It is a WHOLE LOT harder to do than I thought. Guess it gonna be a while before I get anywhere good at doing it.
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