Tug for Helio?!

[Rais]

I use one of their robots for my 295. Works like a charm.

Thank you, what model of tug are you using?

[Rais]

Come on Guys....Grab the handles Push it in and out...get some excercise..keep yourself young!  Don't use escalators or elevators either!!  LOL

You must be a very strong person! I'm not weak, I can easily lift a 110-pound bag of cement, but I can't move Helio alone.

[Rais]

For T1V2 and T1X2 tugs, there is such an accessory: https://acairtechnology.com/collections/accessories/products/tail-wheel-option
Do I need to buy it to tow Helio?

[TreeTopFlyer]

HAHA. Just pushing buttons guys...

[TreeTopFlyer]

Plus I don't have to do it anymore Josh bought it!

[joshuaycrs]

I use one of their robots for my 295. Works like a charm.

Thank you, what model of tug are you using?

I am using the the ac air technology, but the model I have is much more than what is needed for the Helio.  I also have an L29 military traning jet that weighs 8000 gross. https://acairtechnology.com/products/ac-tracktech-t1-7-with-lazy-susan

This model would work fine:  https://acairtechnology.com/products/ac-tracktech-t1x3-compact-tug-with-lazy-susan

[paullapoint]

Rais,
  I just have the standard T1V2. It does rack back and forth a little bit without that accessory but it does just fine for me. It would be easier to get the tailwheel in the cradle if the wheels were chocked but I just hit it in 2nd gear and that works well. Small learning curve but easy, especially if you are familiar with radio controlled models.   Paul

[Mongof16]

I use the Best Tug B5 with knobby tires to move the 395 in and out of the hangar onto an often snowy apron and yard - it works great and well worth the investment.  Tailwheel easily loads onto the machine and centers the weight over the tugs axle for good traction.  Nice to avoid running a motor in the hangar.  Also, have the optional compressor which has been handy for tire inflation.
Rob

[Jason Stephens]

Does anyone use a golf cart to move their Helio?  My buddy uses one with his C-195 and N3N.  towing ball on the front of the cart and a  tow bar that runs each main gear.  The tow bar has a downward facing pin that drops into a bracket near each main wheel.  On his 195 they are welded on but maybe a clamp on solution could be made?  Quite cheap solution and it makes backing the plane into the hangar quite easy.  Since my cousin overhauls used golf carts I will try to make this system work on the Helio.