Key Benefits
of the
Turbo Tug Turtle System
Safe Operations
are ensured with intuitive controls and the ability to monitor the aircraft from all sides.
Automatic Loading/Unloading
enables quick and hassle-free manipulation of the aircraft without manual intervention.
Maximized Hangar Space
is achieved with easy controls and the ability to maneuver the tug in tight spaces.
Compatibility with a Wide Range of Aircraft
with or without aerodynamic fairings ensures versatility and usability for different types of aircraft.
Quick and Easy Setup
for different wheel diameters and widths allows for quick and easy adaptability of the tug to different types of aircraft.
Battery-powered, Emission-free Operation
ensures an environmentally friendly and sustainable operation of the tug.
Automatic Loading/Unloading
within 3 seconds allows for quick and hassle-free loading and unloading of the aircraft.
Custom Design and Build
ensures that the tug will be tailored to the customer’s needs and will look the way the customer desires.
Tips
for using the Turbo Tug Turtle system
Do not exceed the maximum allowed weight
The TTT is designed with a significant reserve of both performance and component robustness, but for safe long-term operation, the maximum weight of the towed aircraft is set at 2500 kg.
Always use the “hangar” mode in the hangar
Use the “out” mode only in an open space without obstacles and only when you are completely confident with the control.
Avoid sudden changes in the direction of travel during operation
Try to accelerate and stop as smoothly as possible.
When changing direction of travel
or making a U-turn, never exceed the limits of the steering angle of the towed wheel and do not turn until the stops of the towed wheel control mechanism are reached.
When driving onto the carrier
try to align the TTT axis with the axis of the loaded wheel. Although the positioning elements have their edges modified to guide the towed wheel into the desired position, it is better to load the wheel repeatedly for the protection of the tire
Keep the fastening mechanism clean.
Dirt, sand, and small stones can cause rough operation – greater wear of the mechanism and, in certain situations, may lead to problems when unlocking locks.
If you are unsure about anything or if something about operating the TTT seems unclear to you, please contact us.
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to download
We believe that the TTT will make it easier for you to handle your aircraft and contribute to a good feeling when living with your aircraft on the ground.
Our story
Thermis has been producing and supplying highly precise measuring and control instruments for over 30 years. The company had the opportunity to use GA aircraft at the international airport LKTB. As safety requirements became more stringent over time, it was necessary to introduce passive human-powered manipulation or various halfway solutions. This situation brought the challenge of developing a device that would allow for easy, simple transportation of aircraft from the hangar to the border of the SSR space within hundreds of meters. After several years of development, and with several blind alleys, we finally managed to fine-tune our TTT device, which fully meets the requirements of GA aircraft pilots for comfortable aircraft manipulation. As one Czech proverb says, “Everything bad is always good for something.” Thanks to our rich and modern machinery (fiber laser cutting, five-axis CNC lathe, laser welding, 3D printing, etc.) and developed know-how in the field, it was a pleasure for us to develop new equipment outside our standard field. Thanks to a wide range of testing and experimentation, both theoretically and, above all, on a wide range of GA aircraft with different parameters, we managed to develop a universal device with intuitive operation. Today, the TTT production division is an integral part of Thermis TTT (Turbo Tug Turtle). Why this name? One of the first prototypes had a front part in the shape of a turtle shell, so the working title of Turtle-Tug was coined, with “Tug” being self-explanatory and “Turbo” always being better. And, last but not least, the best of everything comes in threes, hence “TTT” or simply “turtle.”
Certificates
Turbo Tug Turtle
Contact
THERMIS spol. s r.o.
Mateří 1038/14
614 00 Brno
Telefonní kontakty:
+420 545 226 177-184
545 226 177 – obchodní oddělení, mob. 734 315 118
E-mail: info@thermis.cz, info@tttug.com