Towbars

[Terry Irwin]

Anybody know of a source of plans for a good dolly-type towbar that could help me guide my Champ into the hangar? I don't need it so much for getting it out, but just pulling it in. I have a small T-hangar that has to be negotiated just right, and I think a towbar could really help. I've seen a couple of factory-built jobs (Taildragger Dragger, Tailwheel Buddy), but don't know anyone that's used them. How about it? Any plans or ideas?
My apologies if this has been rehashed before, but I can't find any postings on it.

Thanks!

Terry Irwin
Gordonville, MO

[colie85857]

have a taildragger-dragger that I use on my chief. have a incline going into the hangar . works great, either pushing or pulling .

[Paul Agaliotis]

Terry,
We have two styles that are used. The first is the taildragger dragger that colie wrote about. It work well and uses the tailwheel tire as the grab point. The second is a Cessna style that was modified to fit over the axle bolt and nut of the Scott 3200. The only reason we used that style was the cost. It was procured during a dumpster event.
They both work equaly well with no slippage.
Paul

[nowlen]

who sells the taildragger dragger ? bernie

[colie85857]

skyline aviation inc. manual & powered tugs & taildragger- draggers.

[nowlen]

thanks. what do they cost and do they have a web site ? bernie

[colie85857]

yes they do. the website is www.dragger.com, looks like the prices have gone up since I bought mine. also the design has changed some.

[colie85857]

tried to pull up www.dragger.com. had problem. if you have a problem just search for skyline aviation.

[bwmatz]

If you have a Scott 3200 tailwheel, I recommend the Bogi Bar by Bogert's. Aircraft Spruce carries them for $78, Model # 4-TDG, PN 13-10000. See http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/p ... gibars.php