Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Have you ever wondered what happens if you accidentally hit the throttle while parked? Running over chocks is a situation no pilot wants to experience, but we tested it so you don't have to.
In this Fly8MA lesson, we take a hands-on look at what taxiing over different types of wheel chocks does to an airplane's landing gear. From lightweight plastic chocks to heavy-duty rubber ones designed for jets, we break down the potential damage to your struts, tires, and overall aircraft safety. You'll learn the importance of a proper securing checklist, maintaining situational awareness on the ramp, and why you should never try to power through chocks if you realize they are still in place.
00:20 Testing metal and plastic wheel chocks
01:08 Hitting heavy-duty rubber chocks at taxi speed
02:11 What happens at slow parking speeds
02:46 The damage taxiing over chocks does to landing gear
04:09 Situational awareness and clearing the ramp
04:44 Keeping your wingtips clear on the yellow line
Don't leave your aviation goals on the runway. Take control of your flight training and enroll in one of our expert-led ground schools below to become the confident pilot you were meant to be:
🎓 Private Pilot Course Start your journey and master the fundamentals of flying:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/private-pilot-course
🧑✈️ CFI Courses (Certified Flight Instructor) Perfect for current and future instructors looking to teach with confidence:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/cfi-courses
🛫 IFR Courses (Instrument Flight Rules) Learn to fly safely and confidently in the clouds:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/ifr-courses
🚀 Commercial Pilot Course (CPL) Advance your career and fly at a professional level:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/cpl-courses
#FlightTraining #StudentPilot #AviationSafety #WheelChocks #Fly8MA #PilotTraining #AviationEducation #LearnToFly #LandingGear #AviationSafetyTips
Have you ever wondered what happens if you accidentally hit the throttle while parked? Running over chocks is a situation no pilot wants to experience, but we tested it so you don't have to.
In this Fly8MA lesson, we take a hands-on look at what taxiing over different types of wheel chocks does to an airplane's landing gear. From lightweight plastic chocks to heavy-duty rubber ones designed for jets, we break down the potential damage to your struts, tires, and overall aircraft safety. You'll learn the importance of a proper securing checklist, maintaining situational awareness on the ramp, and why you should never try to power through chocks if you realize they are still in place.
00:20 Testing metal and plastic wheel chocks
01:08 Hitting heavy-duty rubber chocks at taxi speed
02:11 What happens at slow parking speeds
02:46 The damage taxiing over chocks does to landing gear
04:09 Situational awareness and clearing the ramp
04:44 Keeping your wingtips clear on the yellow line
Don't leave your aviation goals on the runway. Take control of your flight training and enroll in one of our expert-led ground schools below to become the confident pilot you were meant to be:
🎓 Private Pilot Course Start your journey and master the fundamentals of flying:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/private-pilot-course
🧑✈️ CFI Courses (Certified Flight Instructor) Perfect for current and future instructors looking to teach with confidence:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/cfi-courses
🛫 IFR Courses (Instrument Flight Rules) Learn to fly safely and confidently in the clouds:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/ifr-courses
🚀 Commercial Pilot Course (CPL) Advance your career and fly at a professional level:
privatecourse.fly8ma.com/cpl-courses
#FlightTraining #StudentPilot #AviationSafety #WheelChocks #Fly8MA #PilotTraining #AviationEducation #LearnToFly #LandingGear #AviationSafetyTips
