Since the dawn of personal aviation, pilots everywhere have been burdened by cumbersome tie-down ropes and chains. Now, those annoying late-night worries about whether the ropes were knotted properly or chain links hooked the right way can be all but eliminated.
Sporty’s introduces the Flight Gear Pull-Down Tie-Down Kit, a simple and reliable solution for securing your aircraft. It features an innovative rope-ratcheting system designed with the pilot in mind, allowing for quick and effortless tightening and release.
Pilots attach one of the hooks to the aircraft and the other to the tie-down anchor point. Then, just pull the rope through the automatic ratcheting system to secure the aircraft. When ready to fly, use the quick-release trigger on the ratcheting mechanism to release the ropes. It is simple and quick, with no complicated knots or manual ratcheting required.
aircraft and the other hook to the tie-
down anchor point.
ten feet each, and one rope, measuring
six feet for the aircraft tail. All ropes
are 3/8” in diameter, providing ample
strength for a secure hold, even in
gusty conditions.
“This new tie-down system is con-structed from high-quality, weather-resistant materials to withstand the harshest conditions, like what we experience in the Midwest,” said Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products, Doug Ranly. “And the intuitive ratchet design reduces the time and effort required to secure aircraft, making it an ideal solution for pilots, owners and line personnel.”
My club’s Bonanza uses old rusty chains, the hooks of which have long been gnarled and prove difficult to secure at the anchor point. For $49.95 on sportys.com, it’s definitely an easy and inexpensive upgrade to your T-hangar or open-air ground anchor points.