• @NOT_RICK
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    21 year ago

    Someone in another thread mentioned that this is often done to weigh down planes that will sit for a while. Helps prevent the wings from generating lift in high winds

    • Jay
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      1 year ago

      When I used to work at an airport we used to tie smaller aircraft down to large concrete blocks or anchors in the ground. Using old tires doesn’t seem nearly as effective as just even using tie down screws like this.

    • @ik5pvx
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      81 year ago

      If only planes had dedicated tie points to chain them to the ground…

      • @jumperalex
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        21 year ago

        Get out of here with your magic!

      • @Archer
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        21 year ago

        It would be wheely convenient