Thanks EDR. We tried the block & tackle, and figured we'd have the
same result with a winch. The problem is mostly due to the small curb
that we have to overcome. After pulling on the rope to the block &
tackle, the tail was wagging so hard that it looked as if the tail
tiedown would pull out.

At least with the block/tackle & a long enough rope, one person could
potentially pull on the rope w/ one hand while steering with the
other. I guess we'll have to concrete in the dip that we have in front
of the curb, but I'm not sure that the FBO would approve.

I think that I can come across an electric motor that we can use, but
not sure what HP rating to get, or exactly how to create a tug from
scratch.

Thanks,
DK




On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 17:52:11 GMT, EDR wrote:

In article , DK
wrote:
Yes, our 172 does need a tug. We just got a new hangar, and you have
to push it up a bit of an incline, and at the same time go over a 3/4"
lip to enter the hangar. Nearly impossible for one pilot to do alone.
We tried pulling the plane in with a block & tackle, but we were
afraid we'd rip the tail tiedown off after one try.

Attach a winch to the back wall.
Attach a cable with hook to the tail tiedown.
Pull the airplane back into the hangar.
If using an electric motor, connect a remote control box to the motor.
Use your aircraft's towbar to steer as the winch pulls the aircraft.


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