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		Most Frequently Asked Tail-Mate© Questions


Q1: What does the Tail-Mate© do? A: It lifts the tail wheel to 40 inches. Saves your back while lifting that heavy tail section and trying to balance it on milk crates or stools. Owners of 540 engines with forward oil sumps experience easier oil changes by lifting the tail wheel to 40 inches. In most cases, you no longer need a ladder to work on your engine. Routine maintenance and annual inspections are a breeze. Makes belly cleaning easier. Q2: What types of aircraft will the Tail-Mate© accommodate? A: Generally, any light aircraft with a tail wheel set at the aft end of the tail feathers where the elevator is cut inboard to account for rudder travel. A partial list includes:


Acrolite Acro Duster Acro Sport Acro Sport II Aeronca Champ Aeronca Chief AviatAvid Flyer Baby Ace Bakeng Deuce Bowers Bi-Fly Baby Bowers Fly Baby Cadet STF Cassett Special Cessna 120 Cessna 1450 Cessna 170 Christen Eagle Christavia MK 1 Christavia MK 4 Citabria Corby CJ-1 Starlet		Culp Special Decathalon EAA Bi-Plane EAA Nesmith Cougar Evans Volksplane F-1 Rocket F-2 Rocket Flagler Scooter Fock WULF 190 Harmon Rocket Hartz CB-1Bi-Plane Isaacs Spitfire Javelin Wichawk Jodel D-92 Bebe Jodel D-11 Jodel D-119 Junior Ace Jurca MJ2 Jurca MJ Sirocco Keleher Lark 1B Kit Fox Knight Twister		Luscombe Maule Midget Mustang Pazmany PL 4 A Piel CP 70 Piel CP80 ZEF Piel Diamant Piper Cub Piper Pacer Pitenpol Pober Junior Ace Pober Pixie Pober Super Ace Powell P70 Ace Deucy Rihn DR-109 RV 4, 6, & 8 S-1 Pitts S-2 Pitts SE-5 Curtis SindlingerHawker Hurricane Skybolt Smith Mini-Plane		Sorrell Hiperbipe Spezio Tuholer Starduster Starduster Too Stephens Akro Stewart Headwind Stewart Foofighter Stolp Acroduster Stolp Starlet Taylor Monoplane Taylor Titch Thorp S-18 Thorp T-18 Thunderbolt Tiger Moth Volmer VJ22 Sportsman Vision Wagaero Cubby White Der Jager Whittman Tailwind Woody Pusher


If you have another type aircraft, simply ask us. Click To Email Tail-Mate© . Also, we are in the process of developing a second model to accommodate a tail wheel located under the empennage. (e.g. Swift). Check our website for updates. Q3: What size wheel will work with the Tail-Mate© A: The foot of the Tail-Mate© is adjustable to accommodate a 4”, 6” or 8” wheel. Q4: Will the Tail-Mate© work with a full-swivel tail wheel? A: Yes, simply maneuver the tower in-between the rudder and the elevator making sure the rudder is not touching the tower and crank her up. Q5: Can I use the Tail-Mate© to pull or push my aircraft? A: No. The Tail-Mate© is not designed to move aircraft - only lift it. (Check out Skyline Aviation, makers of the Tail-Dragger Dragger™ www.dragger.com) Q6: Does the aircraft move while the Tail-Mate© lifts? A: The aircraft doesn’t move; however, the Tail-Mate© will move forward as it lifts because the tower is angled back. The main gear of the aircraft should be chocked. If wings are tied down, they must be untied before lifting. Q7: Does the Tail-Mate© require a level, smooth surface? A: Yes. However, if you have unleveled ground or gravel, simply place a piece of plywood down and level as best you can. The main gear wheels on the aircraft must be chocked. Q8: How long after I order will I receive my Tail-Mate©? A: Your Tail-Mate© will be shipped in approximately 4-5 days. Q9: Can I order if I live outside the continental United States? A: Contact us at Click To Email Tail-Mate© to inquire about shipping & handling charges for your area.

Buy A Tail-Mate© Now For $270.00 includes $45.35 S&H to any of the lower 48 states. Please email or call for other shipping cost.