DIY Airplane Tug

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2 жыл бұрын

Follow along as I turn this used electric wheelchair into an airplane tug. This project took several months to complete at a final cost of around $400. What an adventure starting with a crazy idea and finishing with a much needed tug for my plane.
This video is for entertainment purposes only and not intended as a form of instruction. I am a full time Fire Captain and Instrument rated pilot sharing my flying adventures with you. If you like my videos please subscribe to my channel.
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@davidgalati5465 Ай бұрын

Outstanding

@user-od7iq9kf6s 5 ай бұрын

Pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing !!!!

@firestormaviation4967 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pipercomancheflyer8858 Жыл бұрын

Nice Comanche!!! Im in process of building a tug myself too lol. Lets see how it goes.

@firestormaviation4967 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@grozman65 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding design. Is there any way to get some pictures of the turntable that you made? That is the best design I have seen, so far.

@firestormaviation4967 3 ай бұрын

Thank You! Here. is the link to the lazy Susan. www.amazon.com/dp/B0006LBVE2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_27ZB43KC7G32TMAB459D

@grozman65 2 ай бұрын

@@firestormaviation4967 Thanks, I found the Lazy Susan, I was talking about the mechanism that locks the nose wheel onto the turntable device. Or any other kind of dimensions, size of tubes, or drawings would be great.

@dalewiltse543 Жыл бұрын

Oh I have to build this. Thank you so much for posting your journey. Would love to know how you made the plate caster and the ramp locking brackets.

@firestormaviation4967 8 ай бұрын

a.co/d/45d8yQL

@v35james78 5 ай бұрын

Would love to get the details on the lazy Susan assembly. Specifically the ramp locking arms.

@firestormaviation4967 3 ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B0006LBVE2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_27ZB43KC7G32TMAB459D The locking arms are custom made

@nfill4131 2 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed !!! Very nice job you did converting that chair to a tug. I can definitely see myself doing similar, hence how I found your video, however, I'm curious, do you think that the motors strong enough to pull/push your aircraft on grass? Thx .. Norm

@firestormaviation4967 2 жыл бұрын

I have never tried it on grass. I thing it would depend the weight of your plane and grass condition. I keep mine full of fuel and it moves it just fine!

@nfill4131 2 жыл бұрын

@@firestormaviation4967 I like that answer ! 😀 I only have a light tri-pacer, should be ok.. I think that I'll have to try it.. thanks!

@firestormaviation4967 2 жыл бұрын

@@nfill4131 good luck!

@nfill4131 2 жыл бұрын

@@firestormaviation4967 Oh !! One more question, what did you use for a bearing under the cradle?

@firestormaviation4967 2 жыл бұрын

@@nfill4131 Round Bearings, 9", 5/16" Thick, 750-lb.Capacity a.co/d/iP4EtPG

@user-fl5vx2et2x Жыл бұрын

Great tug. I’m currently building my own based on a modified version of your design (a slightly more powerful wheelchair and motors). I’m curious about the angle you used for the nose gear rest, as I’ve tried a few different angles with a spare Cherokee tire I have lying around, and the angles never look right as I plan to tow a few different nose and tail draggers. What angle is yours for reference? Thanks!

@firestormaviation4967 Жыл бұрын

I think it was just a 22 1/2 degrees. There was not much thought to it. I did not have a spare tire to go off of. I measured the tire and guessed. It was a little off that is why there is plastic mounted on it