FloridaMan Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) What is everyone's plan if the storm heads our way here in Florida and the Southeast? I'm looking to move mine somewhere that has a cheap one-way back to Florida and would be more than happy to coordinate with other pilots if there's something I can do to make things more efficient. Edited October 4, 2016 by Antares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 It has been moving at a snail's pace for days. I started to watch it around Thursday. Keeping an eye on it in case it would collide with 60 Mooneys over Florida. In the meantime, praying for cold temps (air or water). Hurricanes have difficulty staying organized over slightly cooler water and at night, or over land like Cuba and Haiti. As usual, don't let your guard down. Prepare like it is coming. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I plan to keep my plane in the hangar. Mine is in the middle of the row and have a row in front and behind. This helps in shielding from the winds. Most hangars that I have seen that failed during a hurricane are the ones at the end of a row and some with no hangar row in front or behind. Make sure that the hangar doors pins are set into the floor. This keep the door from getting push down. Last time I toped off my M20J (100 gals) and used the fuel for my car and AC generator. Keep in mind that after the hurricane there is no fuel or electricity at the pumps. I flushed the toilets and shower with the swimming pool water. José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 When I've had to evac with my plane, I stay put with it. These storms don't last long enough to bother to come home separately... day or two awaySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Also, does everyone know that most of our insurances policies will pay our expenses to move our airplanes out of harms way?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Wagner Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 What is a typical hangar rated to? How big a storm before you would say definitely get it out? I'm in the middle row of hangars but on the end unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, gsengle said: Also, does everyone know that most of our insurances policies will pay our expenses to move our airplanes out of harms way? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You'll need to read your policy for that. I think mine will pay up to $500, but my hangar ends to be in the forecasted area of impact. This one won't be a problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Update the backups in AWS West coast servers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 The plane stays in the hanger, my boat in the marina, and hopefully Matthew stays out to sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Mine pays up to $2000 (keep your receipts) and yes I think a hurricane warning has to have been issued for your country. Read your policy...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had my hanger doors blown off there tracks my 65/70 gusting winds...had to jack em up and set rollers back on track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I have available hangars at 24J if anyone wants to come up. We usually don't get anything but a bunch of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 18 hours ago, Hank said: You'll need to read your policy for that. I think mine will pay up to $500, but my hangar ends to be in the forecasted area of impact. This one won't be a problem for me. I think I read the same in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Wagner Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I decided to not risk it. Alabama bound in the morning!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Whereabouts you headed to with Dos Equis? (Love the name! The beer's good, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Wagner Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Whereabouts you headed to with Dos Equis? (Love the name! The beer's good, too.) Clanton, AL 02A. Great little airport.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I have available hangars at 24J if anyone wants to come up. We usually don't get anything but a bunch of rain. Maybe headed that way if it gets too close to Jacksonville. Hopefully not! I have little confidence in my Hangar specially the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I visited Chicago, last time I dodged a hurricane. Got back to a giant pine tree laying across the lawn. Broke in half 10ft up from the ground. Pick a city stay a couple of days. Enjoy, send expense report to the insurance company following their directions. Don't wait too long to depart. IMC caused by hurricanes is crummy. ATC has a tendency to send you the wrong way first while getting you in the system. (In the direction of the storm...) Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 6 hours ago, thinwing said: I had my hanger doors blown off there tracks my 65/70 gusting winds...had to jack em up and set rollers back on track That is why at KFXE they added locking pins to the hangar doors. The pins are attached to the doors and get inserted into the ground when the door is closed. This keeps the door from moving sideways and jumping the tracks. José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carqwik Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 A microburst out of T-Storm damaged something like 20 hangar doors and a iron I-beam supported covered tie-down canopy at Deer Valley about 10 years ago. There were locking pins attached to the doors which went into the ground. But the hangar doors were just hung from the track above and there wasn't any piece that would prevent the doors from being blown in...which they did and damaged a number of planes. After this incident, a metal working crew weld new stopper rails onto the beams to prevent the doors from being blown in. I was one of those hangars. My heart stopped for a minute after receiving the call from the airport that my hangar was damaged...and then started again when I realized my plane was out getting its annual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Drew_Wagner said: Clanton, AL 02A. Great little airport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's best to visit earlier, while the peaches are in season. But better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftlausa Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I am planning on making the decision later this morning based upon the updated track. Unfortunately, that does not leave a lot of time to get back home for the family and to batten down the hatches at home. I think FXE was closed for a number of days after Wilma, and even FLL was closed for several days, so that will also make it challenging to get home after the storm if we get hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Bought Home Depot stock Monday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Darn it. I'love be heading the wrong way this weekend. Was planning on flying down to Ft. Myers for the weekend (KFMY). I'll have to watch the storm track and see if everything stays to the east of the gulf coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
air cooled dad Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) So what's wrong with flying through a hurricane? Was I not supposed to do that? Lol. For the record. This was not in the Mooney! It was actually a really smooth flight. The last 3000 feet to touchdown at Jax was quite a ride though. Were actually flying the Mooney to Florida this weekend. Destin should have great weather! Edited October 5, 2016 by air cooled dad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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