Wing stands, One person assembly rigs,
Tie-out wing cuffs, Tow bars for ground towing
and Tow-out wing wheels

Wings & Wheels lightweight, adjustable height, light weight wing stand kit
When the builder of our original wing stand kits finally decided to retire it became necessary to look for a new alternative. After seeing carpenter tools, high school band sheet music stands and even step ladders with carpet stapled to the tops it became obvious that something better had to be found before too many wings were sent to early graves from suddenly being dropped and damaged. Even wing stands supplied from trailer and some glider manufacturers were too flimsy and were less than satisfactory.

The new stand from W&W is simple but study, very light weight and folds up nicely for compact storage. Offered complete and ready to use or for far less cost  the W&W wing stand kit  can be assembled  for nearly 1/2 the cost in less than an hour with simple hand tools and detailed and illustrated instruction sheet supplied.
Admittedly, not everyone wants to spend the time building and some just don’t have the skill or tools to build their own stands from scratch. The stands supplied in the W&W Kit  require only some simple modification to serve as good wing stands. As supplied the stand has no top plate and they are far too tall for most glider assembly so they need some modification. Cutting the legs, center posts and support beams plus some re-drilling of bolt placement as outlined in the supplied instructions can be accomplished by most builders in less than an hour. I’ve done some the work for you and even added a top board with foam pad already installed. These stands adjust for height from just over 3’ to nearly 5 feet high!) and have a quick-pin to hold them in addition to the tightening knob. All light weight aluminum legs and posts and sturdy  tri-support and are suitable for most wing weights (I put my over 200 pound weight on these to test) Legs fold and top lifts off for storage.
The completed wing stand kit weighs only about 5 pounds
You do the work and save $70.00!
Lightweight, adjustable height wing stand kit
$89.00

Wings & Wheels Wing Stand
Fully assembled, ready to use, the most stable, sturdiest of all

With the fully assembled W&W stand what you see is what you get. This stand is constructed of slightly heavier and stronger steel than use in the W&W Kit stand. It is also completely finished and ready for use. Slightly shorter than the kit stand with an adjustable height from about 33' to 52'' and total weight assembled and ready for use at 10 pounds.
 ready to use
$159.00


Tool Tech wing stand
Made in the USA
Tri-pod design
Fully assembled and ready for use.
All beautifully machined aluminum construction. Stand adjusts for height by center post. Top pad which tilts in use can be removed by push pin and legs fold for storage.
Top pivoting 3 leg stands are not as stable as W&W Wing stand and not recommended for use with one-person assembly systems
$130.00
 

additionally, we can offer "Cobra"

"One Person" Assembly aids and tow-out gears
(wing wheels and tow bars) to fit most gliders. Special order now only.

 

Tool Tech Tow-Out Gear
BEST BY FAR!
The Tool-Tech wing wheel
Sturdy all metal construction
easy knock-down for compact storage
outstanding quality
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*note: actual wheel types will vary, (mag type in white or black, and spoke types are used according to current availability)
Very nicely made, this is the sturdiest tow out gear we can offer with machined aluminum and steel parts.
Wing Wheel can be adjusted to height and carpet covered aluminum wing cuff open at rear for easy attachment to gliders with Winglets or bent wings.
$449.00
For heavy and large cord two seat gliders Add $100.00

Tool Tech Telescoping tow bar
Finely machined aluminum construction

Tow bar is expertly machined strong yet lightweight aluminum. Tow Bar telescopes for use and retracts for compact storage with simple "Push Pin". Tool Tech Tow Bar design allows simple repositioning of the tail wheel channel to suit any sailplane type.
An extended axle is supplied for converting tail dolly wheel axle to use with towing bars.
with standard US type 2" trailer ball coupler.
$289.00

Wings & Wheels is pleased to be the exclusive US distributor
for fine quality Gliding accessories and assembly
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Wing Wheel

The Wing wheel consists of adjustable wing holder compound of three fiberglass parts connected together by steel band and from aluminum swinging fork with fiberglass spring and 16 inch wheel. The fork with the spring provides the suspension and restrains shocks from the ground. All three fiberglass parts of the wing holder are covered with smooth black adhesive foam and are painted with polyester gelcoat ensuring long operating lifetime. All steel parts are zinc galvanized and aluminum parts anodized to ensure good anticorrosive protection.
The wing holder attaches at the wing from the leading edge side after undoing of the closing lock. After the proper locating at the wing fasten the closing locks, the holder will pull together. Drive slow and carefully when towing the glider (max 10kmph, 7mph)! The wing wheel should be adjusted for some types of gliders before first use.
The wing holder chord length and thickness can be changed after your request between 48 - 60cm deep and 12 - 19% thickness. Also the height of the fork is adjustable between 75-90cm. This wing wheel is really universal!
$495.00

Towing Bar - Light Gliders

Towing bar allows you to tow the glider by a car equipped with the ISO-50 ball towing connection. We have elegant solution both for light or heavy gliders. For heavy gliders we consider: gliders with water ballast with MTOW over 525kg, two-seaters, open class, self starting powered gliders.
For other gliders as club class or standard class gliders you can use the light towing bar.  The Towing bar for light gliders is connected to the tail dolly and bears the tail of the glider for the tail wheel or tail skid.
The towing bar hooks to the prolonged dolly wheel axle by two hooks. The tail wheel or tailskid holds in a steel holder, whose position and height is easily adjustable for any glider.
The installation is very easy and safe. Our Towing bar is made mainly of anodized hardened aluminum, the weight is only 4,5Kg. Its design enables to fold it to small dimensions when not in use. All parts needed for adjustment of the tail wheel holder are shipped with the towing bar, as well as the new prolonged dolly axle with nuts and all other needed parts.
With more than 50 gliders using this item, the most appreciated feature is the lightweight construction and possibility of adjustment.
$279.00
 

Towing Bar - Heavy Gliders


Tow bar allows you to tow the glider by a car equipped with the ISO-50 ball towing connection. We have elegant solution both for light or heavy gliders. For heavy gliders we consider: gliders with water ballast with MTOW over 525kg, two-seaters, open class, self starting powered gliders.
 The system intended for heavy gliders doesn't lift the tail of the glider, it only pulls/pushes and steers the direction, the glider rides on the tail dolly. The towing bar connects to the tail dolly by robust steel tube hinge with closing lock. To mount/dismount the towing bar, simply raise it up to the angle of 45° and pull out from the tail dolly hinge.
The towing bar is telescopic and can be shortened for transport very quickly and easily. Just push the lock button and push together. The towing bar is mainly made of anodized aluminum, the force parts are made of zinc-galvanized steel.
Tail dolly has to be modified before use - simply screw a metal sheet with hinge tube between the dolly body and dolly wheel. This part is, of course, included in the price.
Mmore than 60 tow bars of this type have been sold to consumers since 2007, they are more and more popular.  The positive feedbacks were also for the lightweight design and easy connection to the glider (You don't have to heave the tail of heavy gliders). We offer them now in two lengths (160 and 180cm) and with or without heaving adaptor for easy tail dolly installation.
$359.00

Cobra Wing Wheel

Not as sturdy as Tool-Tech wing wheel but acceptable for towing on smooth surfaces. Supplied by Cobra trailers as an option when ordering their trailers, and available on special order as a separate part. Lightweight fiberglas wing cuff with latch opening for easy attachment to bent wings or wings with winglets also incorporates a Gas Strut to allow folding for storage (Gas strut is not intended as a shock absorber) and square lightweight aluminum beams to the lightweight nylon wheel.
W&W Price: $475.00* Plus shipping (from Germany)

Cobra Glider Tow Bars
Once again, not as sturdy as Tool-Tech tow bar,  but acceptable for towing on smooth surfaces. Supplied by Cobra trailers as an option when ordering their trailers, and available on special order as a separate part.A folding tubular aluminum tow bar is also available to fit nearly any sailplane with special tail dolly extended axle and 2" trailer ball coupler.

shown extended **

(This assembly is also a Cobra option available at lower cost when included with new trailers) *
** note: a word of caution, since this type tow bar folds it should be used with slow towing on smoother surfaces and avoid sudden stops and not for use towing down slopes since there is no locking mechanism provided to hole it in the open (extended) condition.
$389.00*

"The Claw®" Aircraft Anchoring System
The harder you pull, the more it grips the earth.
"The only tie down with a mechanical advantage."

Designed exclusively for aircraft. Easy installation... Easy removal. No more struggling with screw-in anchors
Tremendous holding strength. The harder you pull, the more The "Claw®" grips.
The "Claw®" system has a 3600 lb. combined capacity, Ideal for all aircraft up to a light twin
Light-weight aircraft aluminum with hardened corrosion resistant spikes
Compact storage bag and contents weigh only 8 pounds
The "Claw®" includes: Bag that is easy to carry and store that contains:
 3 Anchors; 9 spikes; 1 hammer; 20-ft rope
Limited lifetime warranty
Made in the USA
LIST PRICE JUST $119.95
W&W Special JUST $94.95

One Person Assembly systems on following page 47