Any ideas????

[expat]

I saw this on the ramp today. Has anyone got any ideas? Maybe Jake can help? I am thinking that it/they are lift dumping devices for high wind conditions to try and limit the possibility of the aircraft being blown away/over :-? :-?

Matt

[Jayhawk Jake]

I have never seen that before, but your guess is the same as what I would have guessed. 

Given that it has a 'Patent Pending' sticker, it must be a fairly new product.  And if they hold on nice and tight, it's probably not a bad idea.  Park into the direction of the expected winds, strap these on top, and you shouldn't lift. 

[Jayhawk Jake]

I found this while googling, not the same but the same idea so I would say that is definitely what we are seeing here.

http://www.kennoncovers.com/wingcovers.htm

Pretty damn good idea if you ask me

[DaveSims]

You are spot on.  I've seen these advertised before in pilot publications.  Just another unique gadget for the pilot that has to have everything.

[expat]

[quote]I have never seen that before, but your guess is the same as what I would have guessed.

[C]

Clever, and considering the cost should you flip over in strong wind, probably quite good value.

[DaveSims]

[quote][quote]I have never seen that before, but your guess is the same as what I would have guessed.

[Jayhawk Jake]

[quote][quote]I have never seen that before, but your guess is the same as what I would have guessed.