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Steel tie downs

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Hello,

I want to bring a set of tie downs from AircraftSpruce.
I see many models, with hammers, with corkscrew design and just steel construction welded or not.

What kit is suitable for a C140 ?
Weight is a factor, I am abandoning my old diy heavy ones.

Thanks a lot,
Horacio
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Re: Steel tie downs

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The "Claw" is the only tie-downs that I've found to work in any soils I've encountered. I highly recommend them.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/claw.php
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I have these - they are easy to use and so far seem effective - although not used them in serious winds - importantly they store really easily and are light.

http://air-camp.co.uk/rootsystem1.html
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Re: Steel tie downs

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The Claw has a really good record, and are easy to use. I always have a set in my plane.
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Re: Steel tie downs

Post by 5806 »

I have two sets of "Claws". They go everywhere we may need to tie down at. Highly recommend them.
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