larryb Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 Careful! Those icicle above you can be dangerous - no joke. I was worried about them. Normally the door opens and they all break off. But this time the door was stuck. I plan to get a hard hat and keep it in the hanger if it happens again. 1 Quote
wiguy Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, apenney said: Is there another commander based at BUU? I may have been behind you that day I was waiting to refuel....if not, then your plane looks very similar to the one I was behind. I think it was back in October. There are two Commanders at BUU that I know about, a 114 and me. Mine is a 112 with the IO-390 engine upgrade. 1 Quote
aviatoreb Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, larryb said: I was worried about them. Normally the door opens and they all break off. But this time the door was stuck. I plan to get a hard hat and keep it in the hanger if it happens again. Or a very big stick to knock them down. I sometimes knock any that form over doors at home from the side with a hockey stick. Edited February 25, 2019 by aviatoreb Quote
aviatoreb Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 47 minutes ago, Hyett6420 said: I concur. In Finland and other Scandinavian countries they go around and knock them off twice a day, they KILL so please be careful and not only wear a hat but thick tough outer clothing. Its true. It does happen. I was thinking of this story that I heard on the local radio just about 2 months ago. https://www.foxnews.com/us/doctor-killed-by-falling-ice-while-hiking-with-sons-in-new-hampshires-white-mountains 1 Quote
Air pirate Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 If you see the guy, let him know I'd be happy to take his dusty airplane off his hands for practically nothing Just kidding hope he can fly it again soon Quote
larryb Posted March 5, 2019 Report Posted March 5, 2019 Based on all the feedback here I have a new hanger implement. 3 Quote
Marauder Posted March 5, 2019 Report Posted March 5, 2019 15 hours ago, larryb said: Based on all the feedback here I have a new hanger implement. I used to have one of those. Had an icicle ride down the shaft and spearfish ol' Marauder. 1 Quote
rbridges Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 I'd trade those icicles for the humidity, gnats and mosquitoes we get in the summer. Quote
flyboy0681 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, rbridges said: I'd trade those icicles for the humidity, gnats and mosquitoes we get in the summer. Mighty bold words. Quote
rbridges Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said: Mighty bold words. Haha. Grass is always greener... Quote
tigers2007 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 What technique do y’all use to control the ice on the ground level? My situation is probably unique as I acquired my new rented hangar a month ago. I finally was able to open the door today after pouring a ton of this high intensity salt on the inside of the door at the bottom to melt the ice holding it down. I won’t be able to move my plane in here until I bust up this six inch thick by 18” wide or so ice wall on the exterior of the door. Any advice? Sledgehammer or firewood maul?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
apenney Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Posted March 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, tigers2007 said: What technique do y’all use to control the ice on the ground level? My situation is probably unique as I acquired my new rented hangar a month ago. I finally was able to open the door today after pouring a ton of this high intensity salt on the inside of the door at the bottom to melt the ice holding it down. I won’t be able to move my plane in here until I bust up this six inch thick by 18” wide or so ice wall on the exterior of the door. Any advice? Sledgehammer or firewood maul? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Where in Northern Michigan are you? I live just outside of Milwaukee but work half the week in the UP. Quote
tigers2007 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 Where in Northern Michigan are you? I live just outside of Milwaukee but work half the week in the UP. New hangar is at KSAW and my plane is at KCIU until I can fly it back. Avis is $28 for a one-way rental to KCIU.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
xcrmckenna Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 What technique do y’all use to control the ice on the ground level? My situation is probably unique as I acquired my new rented hangar a month ago. I finally was able to open the door today after pouring a ton of this high intensity salt on the inside of the door at the bottom to melt the ice holding it down. I won’t be able to move my plane in here until I bust up this six inch thick by 18” wide or so ice wall on the exterior of the door. Any advice? Sledgehammer or firewood maul?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I use a weed burner when the ice builds up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Hank Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, tigers2007 said: What technique do y’all use to control the ice on the ground level? I find ice to be much easier to deal with in Lower Alabama than it was in Ohio . . . . Primarily because there is so much less of it. And when we do get ice, we deal with it by staying home until it's gone. Sorry if this isn't helpful. Oh, @rbridges, having been there, all I can say is No! Sorry, man, but you're not just wrong, you're bad wrong! Quote
tigers2007 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 I just bought a Red Dragon VT2 torch via eBay for $45 shipped. Made in USA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
apenney Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Posted March 7, 2019 On 3/5/2019 at 8:57 PM, tigers2007 said: New hangar is at KSAW and my plane is at KCIU until I can fly it back. Avis is $28 for a one-way rental to KCIU. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I work in Ironwood but its been for the most part too wintery to make the flight. Looking forward to Spring/Summer when it'll be part of my commute. Quote
tigers2007 Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 2 hours ago, apenney said: I work in Ironwood but its been for the most part too wintery to make the flight. Looking forward to Spring/Summer when it'll be part of my commute. Yeah we'll definitely have to meet up. Maybe we can invite ourselves over to Tom's hangar sanctuary-paradise at KIMT. He can sure throw one hell of a party. 2 Quote
Hank Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 2 hours ago, apenney said: I work in Ironwood but its been for the most part too wintery to make the flight. Looking forward to Spring/Summer when it'll be part of my commute. Man, I'd love a couple logs of ironwood! The biggest that will fit in my Mooney. Ya'll have a lot growing around there, I'd guess. Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 2 hours ago, apenney said: I work in Ironwood but its been for the most part too wintery to make the flight. Looking forward to Spring/Summer when it'll be part of my commute. What the heck do you do in Ironwood? Quote
apenney Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Posted March 8, 2019 3 hours ago, tigers2007 said: Yeah we'll definitely have to meet up. Maybe we can invite ourselves over to Tom's hangar sanctuary-paradise at KIMT. He can sure throw one hell of a party. Sounds like a plan to me! 1 Quote
apenney Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Posted March 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Yooper Rocketman said: What the heck do you do in Ironwood? Baby transfer engineer...aka ob/gyn. 1 Quote
RLCarter Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 1 hour ago, apenney said: Baby transfer engineer...aka ob/gyn. The AME (Aviation Medical Examiners) I go to is a Baby Transfer Engineer, I get really strange looks when the nurse opens the door and calls my name Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted March 8, 2019 Report Posted March 8, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 4:17 PM, apenney said: BTW, That is one sweet looking F Model. My first Mooney was an F. Tom 1 Quote
apenney Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Posted March 8, 2019 Thanks. A joy to fly as well. First annual coming up in 3 weeks. Quote
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