Towing to the airport

On 17 Aug 2006 16:38:23 -0700, "
wrote:

I'm looking to tow my plane to the airport. I've seen aircraft towed
on their own wheels. I called the local police department and they
said I had to use a trailer. Does anyone know the "road rules" for
towing aircraft to the airport?

I tried googling for federal or state (Maine) regulations and basically
came up empty. Anyone know the answer or can help?

-Bruce

I'm getting ready to tow my Glasair 3, and I'm using one of those
cheap, $200 trailers that Harbor frieght and Northern tools sell. It's
rated at 1100lbs, has a 4X8 bed, and since I carry the wing, fuselage
and engine in separate trips, I'll never get close to the weight
rating. I had to modify it by using a longer tongue for the length of
the wing. .
On a plane like that, where the wing contains the main gear, and the
wing and fuselage are carried separetly, there's no way to road
trailer the plane. Only the Glasair taildragger could be carried that
way, since it's gear is mounted to the fuselage. But then a trailer
would be needed for the wing. The guys mentioning towing their planes
backwards on it's gear, how are you carrying the wing? Rooftop?
Must be using trailers for those, unless you build something like a
T-18, or Mustang II with folding wings. Which I wouldn't mind doing
next! I'm tired of paying hanger rent, and having your plane towed
home would be like living in an airpark.

I'm looking to tow my plane to the airport. I've seen aircraft towed
on their own wheels. I called the local police department and they
said I had to use a trailer. Does anyone know the "road rules" for
towing aircraft to the airport?



Does your state issue temporary permits for unlicensed vehicles?

If so then that's your answer.

I've towed airplanes over the roads several times in Washington State.

Cheers:

Paul
N1431A