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What would you pay?
From the standpoint of the paint, it is generally financially better to
let it sit outside than to pay hangar rent. Of course other weather things (potential hail damage, ice/snow removal), the convenience of indoor work, etc may be worth a lot to some. For me, hangars are unavailable, and being outside isn't that big of a deal. A $100 cover keeps the sun off the avionics and upholstery. Don't forget all the "intangibles" that come with having a hangar. Being in a row of T-hangars is like docking your boat on a lake. Your neighbors are instantly your friends, and everyone has an equal footing from which to start, whether you're a bank president or a lowly innkeeper. Grilling out at the hangar usually means an instant gathering, as the airport bums are drawn to the smell of burgers and free beer. We've solved all the world's problems in our hangar, and strategized many a business decision in Atlas' shadow. A place to keep your "stuff" is worth a lot, too. Riding lawn mowers fit under the wings, motorcycles fit in the back, and our Mustang fits nicely where the kitchen usually "lives" in summer. (We just take down the kitchen table, and drive the car in...) Having a living "diary" is worth something, too. We've got 8.5 x 11 inch photos of every place we've flown, and every person we've flown with, on the walls of our hangar. (I covered the walls with 1" styrofoam/fiberglass insulation board, to which we staple all the photos.) It's collectively called our "Wall of Shame", and it's absolutely priceless to us, as we can look back and see how the kids have grown, and reminisce about great flights and wonderful people who are no longer with us... The walls really can "speak", and they are great conversation starters. There is SO much more to a hangar than just an "airplane garage." Some people have a lovely cottage on a lake -- we have a tin shack on a strip of asphalt. But I know where I'd rather hang out! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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