We have a C model with fabric wings and it sat out for the past several years. Until Feb of 09 when we were lucky enough to get into a hangar. While sitting outside in the Frederick Md area we had the hot Summer sun, the ice and snow of Winter and had a large canopy cover over it. Except for the paint difference where the cover ended and the sun began there wasn't really too much of a visual difference on the aircraft. We have a wooden prop so also had a cover on it. It has passed the Annual without any problems reference the fabric which was recovered in 1998.
Hangars here cost around $ 450 if you want electric doors and electricity. Waiting list it over 5 years. Ours costs us $ 229 a month but it has sliding doors and no electricity. But it is a very well built hangar, no leaks and a concrete pad where the plane sits. They say in 4 or 5 years these hangars may be torn down and new ones built. We are number 22 on the list for a newer hangar meaning we have many years to go. Jim N3439H Frederick, Md. ----- Original Message ----- From: john kuhfahl To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Winter tie-out????? I did not see anyone respond to you. I did a complete re-buil from a plane yhat lived in New Jersey and PA. I had to replace most of the belly skin--the mice urin and water really did a job on it. That said, cover the cabin up well, keep the mice out and you should be OK. Not the best situation, but OK Funny, our best flying here in Texas is probably when yours stops. Covered T-hangar here for $100.00/month. Come on down? John --- On Sun, 8/15/10, ke1lg <[email protected]> wrote: From: ke1lg <[email protected]> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Winter tie-out????? To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:56 AM I'm a former Luscombe owner/ driver, living in Maine. Looking to re-enter flying LSA,(although I have Private,SEL, but at 64, don't want to chance Medical) Tie-down is availabe in my area for 35.00 a month, but winter hanger space is not available. Trying not to have to build a T-hanger. So, anyone have any experience with year-round Tie-out of a 415-C in the Northeast, or other 'winter' areas.? Any comments appreciated. Many thanks, Steve in Maine [email protected]
