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Old May 12th 16, 02:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mark628CA
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Default Wing tie down question

If you are intending to tie down overnight and do not want to damage your wings and control surfaces, use a webbing tie down strap OVER a wing stand. (On BOTH wings!) The wing stand cradle is positioned to prevent aileron movement and the webbing strap goes over the leading edge, the top of the wing and control surface and down to the tiedown point on the ground. With the wing stand cradle at the same point, the wings will remain rock solid with no unwanted flex or movement. Don't forget to use some sort of gust lock on the rudder (and elevator if you think it is necessary.

Personally, I prefer a hangar, but they don't fit in the baggage compartment.