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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] How to secure hangar doors during a hurricane
From: Bulent Aliev <atlasyts@bellsouth.net>
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On 9/17/04 11:58 PM, "paul" <sqpilot@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Hi, all....Just got electricity back today.  It's amazing what we take for
> granted, like air conditioning, hot showers, TV, computers, radio, lights,
> refrigerator and microwave, etc.  Our home made it through the storm OK.
> Lots of yard cleanup ahead (tree branches, leaves, etc). Fortunately no
> broken windows, so the house didn't have any water damage.  I read Rusty's
> post on how he secured his hangar door.  I found an easier way.  Just let
> the airplane stop the door. (See attached picture)  Actually, I was very
> fortunate, as I moved the plane as far forward as possible, and the door
> stopped a foot short of lying on top of the plane. My ex-hangar mate flew
> his plane to the safety of Orlando, FL the day before. Good thing, or it
> would have suffered major damage from the hangar door. I suggested that he
> fly it to safety ASAP. Good thing he did, or his plane would have just got
> shoved into mine, and they would both have been damaged. (We kneel the
> canard aircraft, and slide the nose of the rear aircraft under the cowling
> of the front aircraft).  Looks like they are mating.
>     I hope Rusty is OK.  Pensacola got hit very hard from Ivan. Thanks to
> all who were concerned for our well-being. Glad to be back on list and out
> of danger.  Paul Conner, Mobile, AL
> 

Boy, am I glad to hear you and your plane are OK. After seeing all the
devastation on the TV, I was afraid your plane was a gone.
My friend has the same hangar like yours in Pompano Beach and all his doors
fell out from hurricane Frances. Will be waiting for your testing updates.
Buly