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Old 29th October 2002 | 10:21
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nonradio
 
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From: too near London
Power back on now so the computer works..Cub rode out the wind AOK including 60+ kt gusts moored outside in the open (tail into wind), so it is possible! It still amazes me when nosewheel aircraft are damaged (except by flying debris) by high winds. We always put the nosewheels in small dips to reduce wing incidence...and are always aware that a tie-down isn't holding the machine to the ground, ie stopping it flying, but preventing movement relative to your carefully considered parking orientation to the wind direction...
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