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Re: ground tug for a IVP

Hi Jeff,

I called powertow and they claim that their 12V electric model is not strong enough to use with chains (in ice and snow). Do you think the same might be true of the tow buddy here? Also I have about a 1.7" lip on my hangar entrance to get over, do you think that would be a challenge (assume full fuel or 3300 lbs. or so)?

I looked at the wag-aero page. The variable speed control looks like a really nice feature. and I would much prefer electric to gas.

I did not see any choice of heavy duty or not....

thanks,

Colyn

----- Original Message -----

From: Jeffrey Liegner, MD

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:39 PM

Subject: [LML] Re: ground tug for a IVP

I use the Tow Buddy from http://www.wagaero.com/

Definately get the heavy duty motor/controller.

And don't use a retired aviation battery...use a new tractor battery.

The company WagAero made the fittings for the scissor closer.

Jeff Liegner

LIVP

Does anyone have experience using a ground tug such as a 40EZ with a Lancair IVP? Really I'm asking if you have figured out how to adapt a GA tug to fit the IVP nose gear.

Colyn

Tow Buddy Cordless Power Tow Bar

Model: SKU: TB-2000
Tow Buddy Cordless Power Tow Bar

Features:

€ No Flamable gasoline needed in hangar

€ Easy To Use

€ Infinite Speed Control

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€ Push button forward and reverse controls

€ Nose gear quick attach for easy nose gear hook up.

€ The adjustable fork height fits virtually any light aircraft

€ Trickle charger for battery

€ Large 16 x 6.50 - 8 turf tire

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