The short story: My father has a large hunk of rope that apparently was used to stop fighters that were stationed in Niagara Falls NY. As the story goes: the Navy provided fighters that were carrier based – well they were fitted with arrestor hooks. I think the unit was the 107th Fighter Interceptor Group (Air National Guard) flying F-16s. I could believe that some jig was used for practicing carrier landings. I can not believe that these planes needed to grab a wire to stop. I also question the use of rope and not wire… Perhaps someone out there will me understand the set up and usage? Happy New Year… Mike – Buffalo, NY