A Look At Why Certain Aircraft Need Tail Stands

Have you ever noticed a pole protruding from the tail of a certain aircraft and reaching down to the ground? Known as a tail stand, it is used to support the rear of the aircraft and prevent it from tipping downwards during loading and unloading.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to provide a more personalized experience and to track your whereabouts around our website in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation. If you decide to to opt-out of any future tracking, a cookie will be setup in your browser to remember this choice for one year.

Accept or Deny