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01-21-2019, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Aynor SC
Posts: 8
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Hangar; How Big ?
My wife and I just bought our retirement property. We found a lovely 71 acres in upstate SC near the NC border that will allow for a 1500-1700 grass strip. As we start planning home to build we?re also looking to build a hangar for my -10 retirement project. We currently own a -6a. I?m looking for advice on building a hangar. How big do I need to park and maintain my -6a and build a -10 at the same time ? And what is the minimum length grass runway that anyone has actually put a -10 on ? Thanks in advance.
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01-21-2019, 07:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sunman, IN
Posts: 2,189
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A -6, a -10, 71 acres, a strip, a new house, and new hangar?...You are my hero!
As for the hangar size, whatever size you decide on, make it BIGGER!
"I wish my hangar was smaller", said no one...EVER.
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Bob
Aerospace Engineer '88
RV-10
Structure - 90% Done
Cabin Top - Aaarrghhh...
EFII System 32 - Done
297 HP Barrett Hung
ShowPlanes Cowl with Skybolts Fitted - Beautiful
Wiring...
Dues+ Paid 2019,...Thanks DR+
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01-21-2019, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Clinton, CT
Posts: 3
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Like a gun safe, bigger is always better....
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01-21-2019, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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I'll throw another variation into the mix...
Trade some hangar space for a separate workshop building that is at least 2 car size with big access doors.
You will work much better in the smaller space that can be better insulated than a hangar and heated and cooled.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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01-21-2019, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,687
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Big is great, except when it come time to heat/cool the place...
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Walt Aronow, DFW, TX (52F)
EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
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01-21-2019, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Welcome to the hood!
Drop in at SC86 some time and introduce yourself.
My hangar is 40 deep by 45 wide and is not big enough. Then again, if I could convince my wife to get rid of her camper trailer, I might have plenty of room!
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RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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01-21-2019, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: N Idaho!
Posts: 43
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My hangar is 40x48. Multiple workbenches, plans table, wing jig, yada yada....
Looks like there's plenty of room, but I'm struggling to leave enough room for a flying airplane.
Since the -7 I'm building is a long way from taking flight, I'm thinking of buying a finished RV-something to fly while I build.
I've got some marks on the floor to keep building activity away from where the completed airplane will sit.
Doable, but takes some thought to keep the shop area organized for efficient assembly.
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01-21-2019, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Alexandria VA
Posts: 305
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Sounds lovely. Where about? Any adjacent or nearby property available? How do you feel about getting an RV7 neighbor? Just dreaming....
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01-21-2019, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dogwood Airpark (VA42)
Posts: 2,597
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A 48?x48? hangar with a 42? - 44? door will fit an RV-10 and any two place RV, with room for another RV project (wings off). I do need to move the front plane to the apron to pull out the rear plane.
Carl
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01-21-2019, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mojave
Posts: 4,652
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My hangar is 60x70 and I wish I went bigger.
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WARNING! Incorrect design and/or fabrication of aircraft and/or components may result in injury or death. Information presented in this post is based on my own experience - Reader has sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for use.
Michael Robinson
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Harmon Rocket II -SDS EFI
RV-8 - SDS CPI
1940 Taylorcraft BL-65
1984 L39C
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