SBY Hangar collapse sad irony.

[AdamZ]

Ron's post about oddest reason not to fly, being that snow was compressing the doors of his students hangar so that the doors would not open has a sad irony. Six planes were destroyed at Ron's field KSBY due to snow collapsing the roof of an old hangar.

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/...1/NEWS17/Salisbury-airport-landmark-destroyed

 

[ScottM]

 

[mantakos]

I know this is completely irrational, and I don't think I'll get much support on this point from insurance adjusters, but that photo that floated around earlier of a roof collapsing on bizjets didn't blip my tragedy meter nearly as much as this one:

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-harry

 

[ScottM]

I know this is completely irrational, and I don't think I'll get much support on this point from insurance adjusters, but that photo that floated around earlier of a roof collapsing on bizjets didn't blip my tragedy meter nearly as much as this one:

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-harry

I agree, but it probably because we can relate to this picture more than we can to a bunch of biz jets getting creamed. I think it is easier to see ourselves in that picture.

 

[wby0nder]

That is just sick. The 29 Great Lakes and a Fly Baby too... Think I'll go check the roof of my hanger.

 

[wanttaja]

That is just sick. The 29 Great Lakes and a Fly Baby too... Think I'll go check the roof of my hanger.

As Matt knows, Fly Babies can come back.

Drew Fidoe's Fly Baby...

Drew's Fly Baby - After hangar collapse, before restoration.

Drew's Fly Baby: After restoration

Ron Wanttaja

 

[AdamZ]

I agree, but it probably because we can relate to this picture more than we can to a bunch of biz jets getting creamed. I think it is easier to see ourselves in that picture.

Absolutly correct! Plus I just don't see folks forming an emotional bond with a G IV but do with a piston pounder.

 

[Everskyward]

Plus I just don't see folks forming an emotional bond with a G IV but do with a piston pounder.

True. I can relate to the bizjet picture but these are mostly just business tools, not someone's baby. The bizjets were insured (I hope) and can be replaced.

 

[TMetzinger]

Absolutly correct! Plus I just don't see folks forming an emotional bond with a G IV but do with a piston pounder.

Buy me one. I guarantee I will form a deep bond with it.

 

[poadeleted20]

What happened to Paul Ennis' airplanes is tragic, but it didn't happen at KSBY. Paul has a private strip on his own property north of town. Look for the private airport symbol about 5 miles NNW of KSBY labeled "ENNIS."

 

[TangoWhiskey]

That is just sick. The 29 Great Lakes and a Fly Baby too... Think I'll go check the roof of my hanger.

That Great Lakes has a lot of family history to Paul:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tgray1/1220048998

 

[SteveinIndy]

I know this is completely irrational, and I don't think I'll get much support on this point from insurance adjusters, but that photo that floated around earlier of a roof collapsing on bizjets didn't blip my tragedy meter nearly as much as this one:

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-harry

Hey Ron, if they decide to sell that plane, ask them how much they want for it. I know a buddy of mine who was looking for a vintage bird and it would be lovingly repaired.

 

[poadeleted20]

Hey Ron, if they decide to sell that plane, ask them how much they want for it. I know a buddy of mine who was looking for a vintage bird and it would be lovingly repaired.

I'll pass on your interest to those involved. How 'bout shooting me an email or PM with the necessary contact info?