The has no problem moving my Debonair up the incline into my hanger. So glad I purchased this. Makes it easier to go fly when I want and not have to worry about getting the Beech put back in the hanger.
Handle is a little bit short for comfort. Understand you can order an extension but seems like since it was ordered for a Mooney it should have been long enough. This tug works great. I use it in my PA32RT. The ability to vary speed with the drill trigger is excellent. Very impressed, I wish there was a video or instructions included on how to use it. For a Beach, you have to have the Doofer that goes into the wheel hub all the way in to have everything rig up just right. Its difficult to control the speed of the drill, its either on or off.
You have to softly squeeze the trigger and when you release it the airplane will come to an abrupt stop. The asphalt in front of my hangar has a small rise that must be climbed in order to move the Piper Arrow inside. This made it nearly impossible for me to push the Arrow into the hangar manually. The Redline Sidewinder handles it with ease. Even with the unit throttled to a very slow creep, it can handle the 1 inch bump at the door very smoothly. The unit is fairly heavy though. It would be nice if it had a caster or wheel on the end so that some of the weight would not have to be carried.
After all, the point of the tool is to make ground handling the aircraft to be less work. Perhaps one could be sold as an accessory. Just a thought. I have a Cessna Skylane with wheel plants can you use the redline unit to hook onto a with whell pants? Please email back rockeyis msn. Nice unit. Some basic operating instructions for the unit would be helpful for initial setup and operation. The sidewinder is well build and works great on my Debonair. I would have given it 5 stars but I had to modify the pin that fits into the wheel hub.
The diameter of the pin was too large and had to be ground down about 5 thousandths of an inch to fit. Likewise, the cutout in the center of the pin was too narrow to accommodate the bolt through the center of the hub that holds the wheel on the landing gear. It may be that these dimensions in my debonair are slightly different than in newer model bonanzas even though the landing gear design is the same.
This is a great idea and for some, Im sure its perfect. I live in a cold climate and this tug does not like any snow in cold weather. It freezes into ice when the motorized wheel spins and then it just slips. Also, leaving the charger in an unheated hangar will leave you with a dead battery and no tug. Very frustrating. Now I have to bring the entire charger home to charge it so Ill be able to use it.
I thought for a couple thousand dollars it would work flawlessly year round. If these two items werent a problem, I would have given it five stars. Product works great although when i opened the package the head of the angle drill looked as if it was put in a vice or dropped with noticeable gouges.
I contacted the company direct and also sent photos. I was told they would get back to me. Two phone call attempts later and no response. Sure hope if there are any warranty issues i get better service. I purchased the Redline Sidewinder about a year ago for my Beechcraft Bonanza.
Right away there was a problem getting the stabilizing hook to remain attached to the tow pin on the nosewheel column. Tech support advised filing the inside of the split tongue axle bar insert to allow it to slide into the nosewheel axle further, ensuring the hook remained on the pin. I must have filed that tongue for two hours and it never made a difference. I was still able to use the Sidewinder but had to use concerted muscular arm strength and control to keep the Sidewinder stabilized while towing.
If I hit a dip or hole in the pavement, the loose stabilizing hook of the Sidewinder would gouge into the trunion, scraping paint each time. Today, the Sidewinder stopped working. The motor spun fine, but the chain drive did not move. Tech Support gave me instructions on an easy fix which was anything but easy. After numerous texts back and forth I decided to try and find a bicycle shop that would be willing to work on such a device. It is a great idea and mostly works well, but it definitely requires some mechanical skill and knowledge to keep it functioning.
I would keep a standard tow bar handy for the time where the Sidewinder will unexpectedly break. Long story short, its very heavy, very clunky, difficult to clamp on, guaranteed to take the paint off of your gear fork at least on a , and unless you are 5 tall, you have to haunch over to use it.
I found it hard to steer with. I called Redline and the guy was a total jerk, completely insulted that would say anything bad about his product.
In short, I would not buy a Redline Sidewinder. Its a shame because it is very well made. Pilotshop assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Per the supplier: "This product has a 5 year limited warranty. We have yet to have a mechanical issue with a Sidewinder product. Per vendor: Yes, this will work for a Cessna N.
No, this will not work with the wheel pants on. It takes about 2 minutes to install it. As for fitting in the bag, you will have to remove the drill motor, which is easily done. The drill can be used alone as a regular battery powered drill with the addition of a chuck available from the manufacturer. This product will not fit a Piper Commanche.
On compatible aircraft, it will attach to the lugs on the nosewheel. No, this does not come with he extension. You will need to purchase part separately for the extension tube. The Lance models will vary depending upon the axle size.
Most Piper Lances will have. The manufacturer is not not able to offer any warranty on the Milwaukee components because they are not a full line Milwaukee distributor and are unable to give the customer a receipt for those components in their name which is what Milwaukee requires.
You would have to measure the ID of your axle tube on the aircraft. Quick Shop. Length Quantity. Your Cart. Quantity Delete. Add Options. Redline Sidewinder Power Driver. Add to Cart. Overview Note: for v, the v charging accessory will need to be purchased separately. Please see the "Accessories" tab for part number Powerful and portable, the Sidewinder will forever change the way you move your aircraft. Made in the USA using Chromoly material. It makes moving the Bonanza around a one handed operation.
I like that I can carry it in the baggage compartment too and use it at out stations. Bought this for my Bonanza, I have a 5 bump to get out of my hangar and have found it getting tough to move the plane by myself sometimes. Although this is pricey hence why I have waited , I should have bought this day 1. I highly recommend anyone buying this to move their plane around. I bought the sidewinder for my Piper Saratoga Turbo.
It does a great job of moving the plane in and out of the hangar. I can easily move the plane by myself several times on a single charge. I have two hangars in different locations, so I bought another one for the second hangar. Great tool. If you are buying this for a Saratoga, I recommend getting the extension.
I am 73 and over the years moving my Piper Saratoga has become more difficult. What a fantastic invention. It can move my plane about 10 times on one charge. If I had to find one thing that could be improved it would be the center handle could be a little more smooth. I put a split 4 piece of garden hose on the handle to solve the problem. Best thing ever. I have two planes in the hanger and have to constantly pull them in and out, the sidewinder makes moving the heavy piper arrow a breeze.
Well worth the investment. I highly recommend it. I've used a Sidewinder for years to move my Bonanza up a slope into the hangar. High quality construction. Folds in half for portability. Worth the price. As others have said, this unit sorely needs an instruction manual. Some features are not intuitive and after spending around 2k I was surprised to find this basic requirement lacking.
Great product! The has no problem moving my Debonair up the incline into my hanger. So glad I purchased this. Makes it easier to go fly when I want and not have to worry about getting the Beech put back in the hanger. Handle is a little bit short for comfort. Understand you can order an extension but seems like since it was ordered for a Mooney it should have been long enough. This tug works great. I use it in my PA32RT. The ability to vary speed with the drill trigger is excellent.
Very impressed, I wish there was a video or instructions included on how to use it. For a Beach, you have to have the Doofer that goes into the wheel hub all the way in to have everything rig up just right. Its difficult to control the speed of the drill, its either on or off. You have to softly squeeze the trigger and when you release it the airplane will come to an abrupt stop.
The asphalt in front of my hangar has a small rise that must be climbed in order to move the Piper Arrow inside. This made it nearly impossible for me to push the Arrow into the hangar manually. The Redline Sidewinder handles it with ease.
Even with the unit throttled to a very slow creep, it can handle the 1 inch bump at the door very smoothly. The unit is fairly heavy though. It would be nice if it had a caster or wheel on the end so that some of the weight would not have to be carried.
After all, the point of the tool is to make ground handling the aircraft to be less work. Perhaps one could be sold as an accessory.
Just a thought. I have a Cessna Skylane with wheel plants can you use the redline unit to hook onto a with whell pants?
Please email back rockeyis msn. Nice unit. Some basic operating instructions for the unit would be helpful for initial setup and operation. The sidewinder is well build and works great on my Debonair. I would have given it 5 stars but I had to modify the pin that fits into the wheel hub. The diameter of the pin was too large and had to be ground down about 5 thousandths of an inch to fit. Likewise, the cutout in the center of the pin was too narrow to accommodate the bolt through the center of the hub that holds the wheel on the landing gear.
It may be that these dimensions in my debonair are slightly different than in newer model bonanzas even though the landing gear design is the same. This is a great idea and for some, Im sure its perfect. I live in a cold climate and this tug does not like any snow in cold weather. It freezes into ice when the motorized wheel spins and then it just slips.
Also, leaving the charger in an unheated hangar will leave you with a dead battery and no tug. Very frustrating. Now I have to bring the entire charger home to charge it so Ill be able to use it.
I thought for a couple thousand dollars it would work flawlessly year round. If these two items werent a problem, I would have given it five stars. Product works great although when i opened the package the head of the angle drill looked as if it was put in a vice or dropped with noticeable gouges.
I contacted the company direct and also sent photos. I was told they would get back to me. Two phone call attempts later and no response. Sure hope if there are any warranty issues i get better service. I purchased the Redline Sidewinder about a year ago for my Beechcraft Bonanza.
Right away there was a problem getting the stabilizing hook to remain attached to the tow pin on the nosewheel column. Tech support advised filing the inside of the split tongue axle bar insert to allow it to slide into the nosewheel axle further, ensuring the hook remained on the pin. I must have filed that tongue for two hours and it never made a difference.
I was still able to use the Sidewinder but had to use concerted muscular arm strength and control to keep the Sidewinder stabilized while towing. If I hit a dip or hole in the pavement, the loose stabilizing hook of the Sidewinder would gouge into the trunion, scraping paint each time.
Today, the Sidewinder stopped working. The motor spun fine, but the chain drive did not move. Tech Support gave me instructions on an easy fix which was anything but easy. After numerous texts back and forth I decided to try and find a bicycle shop that would be willing to work on such a device.
It is a great idea and mostly works well, but it definitely requires some mechanical skill and knowledge to keep it functioning. I would keep a standard tow bar handy for the time where the Sidewinder will unexpectedly break. Long story short, its very heavy, very clunky, difficult to clamp on, guaranteed to take the paint off of your gear fork at least on a , and unless you are 5 tall, you have to haunch over to use it.
I found it hard to steer with. I called Redline and the guy was a total jerk, completely insulted that would say anything bad about his product. In short, I would not buy a Redline Sidewinder. Its a shame because it is very well made.
California Power Systems assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. There are others out there that are cheaper but you will never be able to put them in your plane to travel with. Bought for my Bonanza B36TC However, you may need to modify the inserting lug that goes into the wheel due to cross bolt offset. Call factory and they will explain.
Clean out wheel with 1 round sanding drum. Best piece of equipment I have bought in years. Handles my Bonanza easily up the incline into my hangar.
Very impressive. This works well on our B Travel Air. Before using, we highly recommend you get checked out by someone who already owns one. Other than a single piece of paper warning against connecting or disconnecting the device with the battery installed, there were no instructions provided at all.
It is a very powerful device, and used incorrectly, you can do damage, or hurt yourself. Best thing I ever bought for my Mooney.
Pushes up hill with ease. Works well as long as there is no ice or snow on the ramp, so not a substitute for a larger tug, but much easier than anything else to use most of the time. Folds up nice and fits in the baggage compartment well, so nice to travel with.
Great piece of equipment! I can easily maneuver my Bonanza anywhere. Well made. Heavy enough to get the job done but light enough to carry on a cross country. Highly recommend. Works as promised on my P Baron. Quite surprising that a small unit can move a large airplane. This is the most amazing tool to move an aircraft. Slow, fast but not faster than a comfortable walk. Release the trigger and the aircraft stops instantly. It may be a little spendy but saving one crunch will more than pay for it.
I bought the Sidewinder for my new-to-me Baron B I tend to depart and arrive from my home airport at odd times when the line-guys are not there - this little device, while pricey, is heavy-duty, easy to use, and has a great quality feel to it.
Based on the quality of build, I suspect it will last as long as I keep the airplane. As always, Aircraft Spruce shipping was excellent. I wish they offered FedEx as an option, but you cant get everything! I recently purchased the Sidewinder because I thought it would be more portable than my existing Robotow. Both the Robotow and Sidewinder work well, but I give the edge to the new sidewinder.
It will pull my Bonanza out faster, it folds up and is definitely more portable, and I like the way it attaches to the airplane better. Time will tell how the battery holds a charge and how long it will last. But currently Ill give the unit 5 stars. This is an amazing product, hands down. I have a tight hangar situation with another airplane above mine, on a lift.
When putting my Debonair into the hangar, alignment and vision is critical. The Sidewinder enables me to stop pushing and pulling on a tow bar, straining with my head down. I dont need to use multiple setup attempts and break a sweat now!
The Sidewinder has significantly more power than needed, but the controls enable smooth application of that power to enable a methodical movement of the plane. I can make slow alignment movements and then speed up once everything is ready. Being lightweight, this is a real game changer. The only fault I can find is that there were no instructions in the box. That being said, there is an FAQ on the Redline web sight that clarified any remaining questions.
I have only used this unit a handful of time, but it works flawlessly. I have a robotow and it works well, but I wanted something a little more compact for transportation purposes.
At this point, if I could only have one, I would keep the sidewinder. Item is as advertised, but requires one to reverse a mount point. Not a big deal as it took about 5 minutes to do and tow-bar works well. Quick delivery and well packaged Easy to use right out of the box. No assembly needed. Very well constructed.
Can adjust speed with how hard you pull the trigger Folds up and storable in aircraft. I could not physically push my Lance up the slight incline and over the hangar door tracks but the Sidewinder does it effortlessly.
Be sure to measure Inside Diameter of nose gear axle before ordering. Mine was the smaller version. Should have purchased when I first researched it Highly Recommend! I just received the Sidewinder and it lived up to its reputation for usefulness. It has plenty of torque and is very easy to use. Works perfect on my V35B right out of the box. Cant believe I waited that long to get one. Absolutely great product. Fits in the plane if needed, and tows great.
Far superior tow than gas powered for GA aircraft. High quality, heavy construction. I use this with my Piper Saratoga and the standard length is fine. I dont see any need for the extension bar for my plane. Im really glad I bought this! Just got it and have used it a few times.
The product is wonderful. It would have been nice if it had come with some instructions! They included a manual for the drill motor and battery, but nothing for the unit itself. The video on their website was helpful, though. The product works great but Aorcraft Spruce has no idea what adapter to sale for your airplane.
Call sidewinder first! Possibly the most useful tool I have for my Bonanza. Extremely well engineered and useful. It makes moving the Bonanza around a one handed operation. I like that I can carry it in the baggage compartment too and use it at out stations. Bought this for my Bonanza, I have a 5 bump to get out of my hangar and have found it getting tough to move the plane by myself sometimes.
Although this is pricey hence why I have waited , I should have bought this day 1. I highly recommend anyone buying this to move their plane around.
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