AircraftOwner Online

I’m too young to remember 10 cent Cokes, but I can remember when the guy at the filling station used to pump your gas and clean your windshield, no extra charge. Today, it’s self-service pumps and debit card swipes. I remember when stock boys bagged your groceries and carried them to the car for you. Now, you not only carry your own bags, you scan and bag the groceries yourself. I even remember when dinner out meant linen table cloths and table service. Well, you can still get that today, but it’ll cost you! You’re more likely to order at the window and eat in the car. Not that I’m complaining. Self-service is fast, efficient and cuts the cost of doing business.

For FOB operators, a certain amount of self-service is essential. Particularly now with the recession forcing operators to cut staff to keep things running, you have to rely on your customers to do more for themselves. The problem comes when over-confident customers try to do a little too much instead of calling for help. Like the harried, overweight businessman who flies in and tries to cart his plane out of the way. He’s a pulled back or heart attack waiting to happen. Smart FOB operators solve the problem by keeping a couple of Lindy’s AircraftCaddys on hand.

Lindy’s aircraft tugs come in three sizes. Click the links to watch them in action:

• Lindy’s aircraft tow tractor handles planes up to 4K.
• Lindy’s aircraft tug can maneuver airplanes up to 15K.
• Lindy’s aircraft tow hauls aircraft up to 35K with or without wheel pants.

Ergonomically designed for safe use by anyone — big or small, male or female, in shape or out — Lindy’s aircraft tows maneuver airplanes through crowded hangers and busy air fields with ease — and without muscle strain.