More than 100 teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Saturday, October 5, to participate in the annual plane pull, directly benefiting the Special Olympics Illinois. The team pulled a 48-ton United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft, marking the 16th Annual Plane Pull competition. Moving the aircraft a few feet Moving such a large aircraft is all about sheer determination, and while it may not be easy, it's a pretty awesome experience.
As reported by ABC 7 Chicago , noted chief of the Algonquin Police Department, Dennis Walker's experience: "It's not easy, that's for sure. You've got to get low and just get at it right away. It's a cool experience.
" This past weekend, 80 teams from across the country gathered at Washington Dulles International Airport to pull an aircraft weighing more than 80 tons 12 feet to raise money for the Special Olympics.The winning team (Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office) completed the challenge in just under 6 seconds and won the title for the fastest pull for the 15th consecutive year. Plane pulls continue to be popular nationwide, with the next Special Olympics plane pull scheduled for September 28th at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) in Virginia.
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