What is essential in a hangar?

Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe said:
A roof to keep the snow and ice off is the minimum. Electric power sure is nice. Some hangars have doors, but none that I've been in.
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Ok, I have to correct that.

My new (to me) hangar has a door - with an electric opener. WOW!

Also an old fridge left by the previous tenant. Dunno if it works.

And an overhead light fixture.

And one duplex outlet.

First class all the way!!!
 
wpierce said:
ScottM, if I had a hanger I would not want that couch potato within a mile of it. My wife wouldn't really appreciate it and then I might not be able to keep her (the wife) much less any hope of a plane... I'm just sayin':no:
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But she's my instructor! Er... my flight instructor! :)
 
LearDriver said:
An assistant to help with hard jobs around the hangar and in the airplane.

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If you are really "BURNED OUT "you won't have nearly as many Hard jobs that you will need her to help with. Just saying.:wink2:
 
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Bob Bement said:
So Andrew how many more hours before you think you might like to try solo?
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Solo just isn't the same. Though you do usually get off the ground a lot faster, and there's a lot less talking.
 
What my hangar came with:
  • electric outlets (5 or 6)
  • lights (4 or 5 fluorescent fixtures)
  • electric bi-fold door
  • water hydrant
  • insulation
  • gas heat with thermostat
  • epoxy sealed floor
  • cable TV connection(local channels)
  • phone jack (local calls)
  • ethernet connection (high speed Internet)
What I've added so far:
  • airplane
  • storage shelves
  • work tables
  • tools, supplies, ladder, compressor, etc
  • bookcases
  • assorted flying books and back issues of GA magazines
  • old desk
  • rocking chair and end table
  • wireless router
  • fridge
  • sound system
What I'm thinking about adding
  • computer (so I don't have to drag my laptop around)
  • microwave
  • something to keep munchies in
 
mhoneck said:
What do you consider to be essential/ must have/ really want to have/ can't live without in your hangar?
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Well .. let's see. I try to keep it bare bones. (chuckle).

workbenches
refrigerator
microwave
coffee maker
office with desk and computer stand for laptop
tv
stereo with big speakers
tools and roll around tool box
utility cart
100,000 BTU propane heater
patio lounge chair for napping
regular patio chair for watching tv
sink

mmmmm ... . oh yeh .....

an airplane

;-)
 
What I have now:

Shipping crate for Powertow (empty)
Powertow (EZ Viper)
Extension cord

Planned additions:
Bookcase/cabinet
Sofa
Dorm fridge
Remote box for firing up the Tanis (yes, I know, a turboprop wouldn't need that :idea:)

Not really thrilled with the Powertow. Can't get the stupid thing adjusted so the drive belt won't slip under load. it's supposed to handle 8000lb airplanes, and I can't get it to push my little 4200 pounder.
 
unnnhhhhh, you guys do KNOW she is now living on Mustang Island in deep Texas (?) yet you keep going on about snow shovels and heaters...

In my case Mary, I do hang out at the airport but not in my hangar... The guys all congregate at the pilots lounge...
But in my hangar I have the usual tools including a socket for the spark plugs and a torque wrench for same and a rolling tool box, creeper, ladder, polish etc., a vacuum, oil & funnel, rags, air compressor for tires, and a garden sprayer... The sprayer is filled with water... A couple of camping chairs, and a bicycle (rarely used as my leg ain't broke)

After I put the plane back in the hangar I spray the leading edges and windshield with plain water, wait a few minutes then wipe off the bugs... Then I walk over to the pilots lounge to hang around...

denny-o and Fat Albert the Apache
 
Tim said:
God I wish I had a hangar! :cryin:
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I have one. Brand new. Beautiful. Huge. But an hour away. With 2 interstates full of NYC rush hour traffic in between :sad:

My kingdom for an airpark home!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
 
I guess refrigerators, sofas, and big screen TVs are all cool to have - it is after all the ultimate man cave. But, IMHO, the best thing to have in your hangar is some buddies that you enjoy flying and hanging out with. My hangar has 4 Pitts in it - two S2-Cs, an S2-B, and an S1-S. I feel honored and blessed every time I walk into my hangar to be in that situation with a really great group of aerobatic pilots and competitors. There's something about our obsession with flying and airplanes that makes sharing the experience such an essential part of it. It's like it's so cool that we can't keep it to ourselves nor would we want to. That notion probably has something to do also with why we spend so much time on pilot forums :)

So for me, the best thing to have in your hangar is some buddies and their airplanes.
 
flyersfan31 said:
I have one. Brand new. Beautiful. Huge. But an hour away. With 2 interstates full of NYC rush hour traffic in between :sad:

My kingdom for an airpark home!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
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At least you have one now and that beautiful airplane is not in a tie down.
 
Bob Bement said:
Geoff, What is with that most pilots get the airplane first, and the hangar comes much later.
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LOL

I have an airplane - but it's still sitting in Indiana - I should be (finally) flight reviewed and current this weekend. Then I can fly it home.
 
Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe said:
LOL

I have an airplane - but it's still sitting in Indiana - I should be (finally) flight reviewed and current this weekend. Then I can fly it home.
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You're a more patient man than me, I'd be going nuts. When I got my Bonanza (first airplane that was wholly mine) it had a throw-over (single) yoke and the CFI I had lined up to check me out wouldn't do it without a dual yoke (wise man). I found a rental dual yoke but had to wait a couple days for a second wheel to attach. For some reason the CFI wasn't interested in my temporary solution consisting of a pair of visegrip pliers for the second wheel. The wheel showed up at 10AM, was mounted by 10:15 and the checkout was finished by noon. When I got the Baron, the insurer required that I have 10 hours time in type before carrying pax. I already had 2 flying it home from the seller's airport and I completed the additional 8 hours the day after the sale was completed.
 
Mary,
Given your current location, I'd want a weather tight door (or as good as you could get it).. a dehumidifier... a fresh water connection and good drainage..

The rest of it.. the couch, fridge, etc are all nice.. but you need to be able to keep your aluminum from turning into aluminum oxide.

And if you guys havent already done so, get Atlas corrosion proofed ASAP. Its a hard life being less than a mile from the coast.
 
flyersfan31 said:
I have one. Brand new. Beautiful. Huge. But an hour away. With 2 interstates full of NYC rush hour traffic in between :sad:

My kingdom for an airpark home!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
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Yes! I would want to just live there! Try to imagine flying at these temps!
 

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Tim said:
Yes! I would want to just live there! Try to imagine flying at these temps!
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C'mon, you get so much free performance out of your plane, it's worth it! I've gotten a sustained 1900fpm climb in the 182 in the winter, but I can't seem to do any better because it gets so cold that you're lean of peak when you're full rich so you start losing power again when it gets too cold.
 
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