Thread: Bad Tie Downs
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Old November 26th 11, 11:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Nov 26, 8:40*am, GARY BOGGS wrote:
A few years ago there was a 1-26 blown over at Tonopah, Nv. and lots
of people took pictures of the damaged glider. *I never got to see any
of those pictures. *Does anybody here have any of those shots or know
anyone that might have them?

Thanks.

Boggs


Gary, that was #032. I was not there that year, but I'll check the
club archives and members/owners to see if they have any pictures.

Yes it was an open hook tie down strap, the wing bounced in high winds
when a gust front came through and the hook slipped off the cable on
the ramp.

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