Fwd: Why do Navy planes need tail hooks? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps By EAA650 December 18, 2013 Subject: Why do Navy planes need tail hooks? Air Force Pilots always want to know. Q. Why do Navy airplanes need tailhook? A. After a tough day of flying on an aircraft carrier, the planes are always washed and they use the hooks to hang the planes over the side to dry out. Now you know.. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps