On Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:37:15 -0700 (PDT), William Hung
wrote:

On Apr 5, 8:20*am, " wrote:
Sad to see this stuff...... Poor planes !!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1715492...7594583138254/

You can say that again. Didn't anyone know this was coming? Why
didn't they relocate these planes?


Ever been in the air when there are tornado warnings out? I have. We
(my wife and I) made about 200 miles with well over a 100 plus knot
tail wind at 500 feet. Ceiling was 1500 and visibility was listed as
5 although we found it better than that most of the time. Ground speed
was well over 250 knots at 500 feet with an IAS of 140 to 150 MPH. You
watch the ceiling and ground closely for any indication of rotation or
debris. You can get a sore neck in a hurry.
"What a ride" and the Deb handles the turbulence fairly well. Much
better than a 150, 172, Cherokee, or Tomahawk.

If the warnings come out, heading to the airport is about the last
place I'd go unless the hangar has a really nice basement.

That cute little Tomahawk managed to escape without a single scratch!

Wil
Roger (K8RI) ARRL Life Member
N833R (World's oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com