I have always used a Tautline hitch at the plane end. Allows for adjusting
to keep tight.
http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/tautlinehitch.htm
Has excellent instructions. Any First class boy scout can teach you too.
Any EAGLE scout should never have forgotten.
Bill Eagle Scout 1966,

"david whitley" wrote in message
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Hi group
I need some basic instruction.... I've been noticing tie down ropes. The
knots folks use are all over the map. Is there a basic "best" knot for
tying
down the bird? We're looking at windy weather here in the NE this weekend.
The ropes here on the Vineyard are poly-something.
A link to a picture would be nice.
Dave