Yeah make one yourself. it will be tailored to your plane and will fit your needs. I made this cheap little stand for my profile to keep it steady on windy days when sitting in the paddock. Turns out to be a great starting stand, workstand, travel and storage stand. All for less then $20 and a day of time. These chinese arf profiles are extremely fragile and this stand has proven to be a lifesaver.

Delrin, or just keep using the rope I allready have.
To be honest I like the redwing restraint the best. That is what I'm looking for. Something portable and quick to set-up.
Too bad it is on back order.

Muttdog, neat.

Sorry, didn't know you already had a lasso.


Here is a fancy one, but expensive. We have a community one at our club that anyone can use when alone. For me, I use the concrete stakes wrapped with pipe insulation. Getting the aluminum one out of the shed and setting it up is a longer process. I have used the rope method in a pinch as well, but it's harder to get it off the stab with the engine running. I usually pound the starboard stake in then wiggle it free and replace it for easy release once started.


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Originally Posted by rate1

Delrin, or just keep using the rope I allready have.
To be honest I like the redwing restraint the best. That is what I'm looking for. Something portable and quick to set-up.
Too bad it is on back order.

Originally Posted by Delrin

Here you go for less than $20. If you have a hammer, less than $10.....

Two stakes, lined with pipe insulation, pounded in to the ground in front of the rear stab.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weyerhaeu...6179/202094306


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...5812/204760811


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ludell-2-...1302/204326280

Pool noodles work good if you want something a little fatter than pipe insulation. IMHO this is the best, most fail proof way to restrain a plane...sometimes the simplest solution is the best!

hello..ive been fabricating a few tail traps for local club members. its fabricated out of 1" square steel tube, it's tig welded and is of a folding design. the pads are standard pool "noodles". overall height above ground is 15" and the widest inside point is 14". its pretty heavy duty....as in overkill! works great on my 60cc EF machines.....a friend is using it on his H9 100cc. if interested, $85 +shipping. thanks much. rbt in milwaukee

rbtNmke, sweet. Check my PM.

Originally Posted by rate1

Delrin, or just keep using the rope I allready have.
To be honest I like the redwing restraint the best. That is what I'm looking for. Something portable and quick to set-up.
Too bad it is on back order.

I'm pretty sure VVRC has that restraint in stock & at a lot lower price too !! I have that one & it's perfect for me anyways !!
Thanks, John

http://www.valleyviewrc.com/estore/a...ne-holder.html

I have the 39 dollar one !

the vvrc tail holder is great. Nice and inexpensive.
works fantastic.

Yeah I agree that WWRC one is awesome for 40 bucks.

I really like mine. Works great I paid 50 for the powder coated version tho. If ya need a prop or two VVRC is an awesome source too.

What size plane?

Mine is an EF 91".

I used some 1" rebar and welded a crude cross shape and sharpened one end with a grinder. I step on the horizontal bar, or stand on it to drive in into the ground. Cover the upright portion with a fat pool noodle. Then they are used to restrain the plane at the leading edge of the wing.
These are both strong and secure and I routinely use this on my 40% Aircraft. The can be wiggled and removed from the ground by hand. No tools required other than body weight.

My solution to a field stand. A little adaptation of my dewalt saw stand lets me work on any sized plane as well as attach the wing to the P47.