S P O T L I G H T
Increasing efficiency in the hangar
Pulling an airplane out of the
hangar is a trivial process but
it can be optimized with an electric,
radio-controlled aircraft-tugs.
When towing with a tow bar,
the demands on the operator are
comparatively high. Manoeuvring
in this way requires a relatively
large amount of space meaning the
size of the tractor itself is often an
obstacle to filling a hangar. Even
tractors without a tow bar have
no advantage.
With a Mototok aircraft tug the
nose wheel becomes a self-steering
unit meaning the space required
for manoeuvring is reduced
enormously. Due to its small size,
Mototok is suitable for use in
relatively inaccessible places – in
front of a wall or in a hangar corner
and can be safely driven out of
even the tightest situations.
Mototok tractors are remote
controlled, allowing the operator to
Above: A small and manoeuvrable tug can help to maximize the use of hangar space
move freely around the aircraft in
the hangar and even keep an eye
on all critical areas of it, eliminating
the need for guides or wing walkers.
By pressing a button on the remote
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control, the loading and unloading
of the nose wheel of most Mototok
models is also done in a matter
of seconds. A hydraulic door and
hydraulic safety paddles help to
clamp the nose wheel gently yet
securely. Another safety feature
is the optional Oversteering
Protection System, which prevents
the nose gear from being exposed
to high torques.
The Mototok tractor is operated
electrically and one battery charge
is sufficient for about 2 days of use.
One charger each – for the Mototok
vehicle as well as for the remote
control – is included in the scope
of delivery.
Practice shows that manoeuvring
with the Mototok is much easier
and safer than with other towing
systems. In addition, the efficiency
increases enormously - with the
help of a Mototok, the average
capacity of a hangar can be
increased by 160%.
MOTOTOK
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An ideal Pacific customs gateway
Combining luxurious facilities
with bespoke service in Van
Nuys, California, Honolulu, Hawaii
and Everett, Washington, Castle &
Cooke Aviation is an international
operator’s optimum choice for
customs in the Pacific.
The Castle & Cooke brand
promises something all pilots
and passengers dream of -
true bespoke FBO services
that emulate excellence in
every flawless detail. Wellappointed
facilities, well-trained
staff, exclusivity, privacy and
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Cooke the best of the very best.
Private and business aviation
clients are able to count on high
end FBO amenities and services
while having direct access to a
concierge manager throughout their
journey to ensure a deeply personal
and exceptional experience.
A window to a Hawaiian
paradise, Castle & Cooke
Honolulu’s (PHNL) facility provides
an immersive and authentic
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heightened efficiency. Customs
clearance is handled on a private
ramp adjoining the FBO facility
and the HNL team is equipped
to handle unique demands of all
international operations along with
five-star facilities.
The LAX alternative, Castle &
Cooke Aviation Van Nuys (KVNY)
welcomes guests with redefined
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service an FBO can offer. Those
requiring customs are taxied
directly to the US Customs office
where the Castle & Cooke Aviation
team meets guests with passenger
cars or concierge vehicles for
expedient service in the greater
Los Angeles and San Fernando
Valley area.
Castle & Cooke Aviation Everett
(KPAE) welcomes international
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Northwest. As a landing right
airport – meaning international
operators must be granted landing
rights through customs – this
Castle & Cooke Aviation location
offers a more private customs
experience than the congested
airspace of KBFI.
CASTLE & COOKE
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