You use a locking double half hitch. Google EAA video tying down plane for instructional video. I carry my own tie downs when I fly cross county. You would not believe the sad condition of the ropes you find at some airports. Don't forget to chock the wheel and a good rudder lock
Before I got into a hanger my plane set outside thru several hurricanes. Winds in excess of 80 mph. Before the big winds hit, I took 1/4" cable and a couple of wire rope clips and used them to tie down plane. Not for everyday tie down but good for a big winds.
