Hundreds of people turned out at Dulles International Airport on Saturday to participate in 2019 Dulles Day Plane Pull. People who deemed themselves strong enough to pull a plane participated in teams of 25 persons each. They attempted to pull an 82-ton FedEx Airbus A320 or a Boeing 757 for 12 feet. The team that pulls it the distance fastest is the winner.
Teams of 25 attempt to pull planes 12 feet along the runway the fastest at the Dulles Days Plane Pull.
According to wtop.com, "The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office defended last year’s title with a time of 4.95 seconds. It was their 12 victory overall. The Fairfax County and Prince William County Sheriff’s offices took tied for second at 4.96 seconds."
A pull event for kids was also held in which teams compete to pull a dump truck. The event was held as a part of the 2019 Dulles Day Festival, presented by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and United Airlines.
As per wtop.com, "The festival kicked off with a “Run the Runway” 5K and 10K races and had food, games, exhibitions and live music all throughout. The event raises money for athletes with intellectual disabilities in Virginia. The event was established in 1992 and has raised over $2,000,000 in the 27 years that it has been active, according to a news release."
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
