MountainU2
Member
Hey all-
I?m new to GA stuff. I have 7k hrs of USAF/Airline jet time, but only about 100 hrs in the world of bug smashers. Bought our first airplane a few months ago, and I?ve been pulling it out of the hangar by the prop. Recently learned this might be a bad idea, even if I pull near the hub. My plane has a Hartzell blended airfoil CS prop.
So:
1) Am I potentially damaging my plane by pulling it this way? It?s a real PITA to get it moving with the tow bar, especially pushing at the tailwheel. Seems like a lot of stress to put on that axle/bolt. But my guess is that this was considered in the design, and I?m being lazy not using a tow bar.
2) The tow bar I have is kinda crappy. If I need to use the tow bar and avoid pulling on the prop, what?s the best tow bar to buy? I need something that?ll fit in the cargo area.
Thanks. I know this is total noob stuff. But, well, that?s what I am.
Keith
RV-6 N91CN
KLHM, CA
I?m new to GA stuff. I have 7k hrs of USAF/Airline jet time, but only about 100 hrs in the world of bug smashers. Bought our first airplane a few months ago, and I?ve been pulling it out of the hangar by the prop. Recently learned this might be a bad idea, even if I pull near the hub. My plane has a Hartzell blended airfoil CS prop.
So:
1) Am I potentially damaging my plane by pulling it this way? It?s a real PITA to get it moving with the tow bar, especially pushing at the tailwheel. Seems like a lot of stress to put on that axle/bolt. But my guess is that this was considered in the design, and I?m being lazy not using a tow bar.
2) The tow bar I have is kinda crappy. If I need to use the tow bar and avoid pulling on the prop, what?s the best tow bar to buy? I need something that?ll fit in the cargo area.
Thanks. I know this is total noob stuff. But, well, that?s what I am.
Keith
RV-6 N91CN
KLHM, CA