Plane Restraint

[dhal22]

We have a concrete pad poured with variable width holes available that are sized for steel construction stakes. The stakes have pool noodles on them for the wings. Walk your plane to the pad, select the proper holes for the stakes and remove them when you are ready.

 

[Yakman]

My $1 single look nylon tow strap works well. Bought it at a rummage sale sometime ago.

 

[tailskid]

Try this one if 'no one' is around...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838417

I've used it a lot only because when 'he' is the only one around - I don't trust him to hold the plane!

 

[TnAeroNut]

I used to fly by myself a lot. I was flying IMAC and felt I HAD to practice even if I was there by myself. Had a good restraint system. Fast forward to today's field, we have a really good starting pad with permanent restraint poles. Well, you know what's coming ... Couple of months ago a very experienced pilot screwed up and put his hand in a 24" prop while using the restraint "properly." Cut off most of three fingers. Here's the kicker : he could have died if he'd been flying alone. No way he could have driven himself to the hospital.

We've all just been lucky most of the time. I know I'm not going to fly by myself any more. I'm not trying to tell anyone what to do; just trying to convince myself not to be stupid.

 

[TazmanianDevil]

Nylon webbing around the rudder and one stab.
Works like a charm, easy to use and detach, simple.
Just find a pole and tie it and if there isn't any one nail it to the ground.

 

[Hoosier06]

Used this for years and liked it. It is called a Tail Hook made buy rchook on some sites.

 

[Hoosier06]

Tail hook picture 2

 

[stangflyer]

Tail hook picture 2

That's awesome. Might change up my system.

 

[tailskid]

The reason I like : http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838417

is because it holds the plane from pushing backwards and forward when starting.

 

[ChickenBalls]

Used this for years and liked it. It is called a Tail Hook made buy rchook on some sites.

I like that, off to find out more, THanks for posting.

The reason I like : http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838417

is because it holds the plane from pushing backwards and forward when starting.

You got a link without having to visit that Asshat's site?