Bryan Wood
Well Known Member
I just read about a fly inn at Plainview Texas this last weekend where at least two airplanes were struck by lightening while parked on the ramp. Having never even thought about this before when parking outside I was surprised to read about more than one plane being hit. It turns out that at least one of them was struck on the propeller and I'm wondering what you do if that happens? In response to this particular item somebody else chimed in and claims that if you get a strike on the prop a teardown is in order. At this point if the bearings are magnatized the engine gets a teardown too. What a scary horrible thing to have happen. Do those of you who live in areas with thunderstorms happening regularly hear of this often? What could you do to prevent this if space inside a hanger isn't available? Would parking next to a light pole on the ramp or a building divert the chance of getting your plane hit? If none of these are available would parking next to a taller airplane help?
Blue Skies,
Blue Skies,