Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:49:03 -0700
From: Lissa Shoun
Subject: [aviators-list] Rebar and Tie Downs

We don't have very much rebar left over from last year. I took
out the too thin and too bent pieces, and it seems there has been
some natural attrition from the stash. If you are extremely short
of payload, we'll have something you can use, rebar or concrete
stakes. If you can, please bring your own stakes. I'm guessing we
have enough for about 20 aircraft at most.

Please bring 1/2 inch rebar, 18-24 inches long. No longer, no
thinner.

Use TWO pieces of rebar for each wing tiedown, and one or two for
the tail.

As always, bring your own rope.

We have handheld sledge hammers to pound in the stakes, and will
have a rebar puller you can use for removal. You must remove your
own rebar. If you are having trouble getting it out, please come
ask for help.

You are welcome to leave your rebar behind so you don't have to
store it over the year. Eventually, we'll have enough rebar so
that you don't have to bring it every year.

Bring something to cover the ends of the rebar to prevent injury.
Tennis balls, dolls' heads, empty plastic bottles all work well.