Hi! ALL and Nigel.
Just one problem ... the wind direction is going to change , "Murphy says"
and unless you are in a tent with a weather cock device to tug at your toe
things may not be too stable on your return?
Regards
Bob H G-PTAG
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From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
Subject: Tie-downs
I have a couple of ideas about tie-downs which might create some
interesting discussion.
Firstly, in the case of a monowheel (or taildragger) would it be practical
to tie the aircraft down tail to wind if the stick was locked in a forward
position? The wind would then tend to provide a download rather than lift.
Secondly, with a monowheel the aircraft is prevented from lifting a wing by
the outriggers so provided the aircraft was secured firmly tie-downs would
only be required at the main and tailwheel. Obviously in very strong winds
the more tie-downs the better but as a precaution for landaways in moderate
conditions this could reduce the weight of the tie-down kit by a third.
Nigel Charles
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