It is always frustrating when this happens but even more so when done by an RV owner/pilot. I always have hopes that they are above average when compared to the general pilot population but time and time again I find that is not the case.
An RV-10 owner (I don't know who so they can fully remain anonymous) just left Van's Aircraft in what from a distance looked like a beautifully built airplane after a short visit.
If you have ever visited you know that there is a pretty good sized paved ramp area in front of the hangar for aircraft parking. The typical parking method is to pull onto the ramp facing towards the hangar (you will find all of the company airplanes positioned this way if they are outside).
When any airplane leaves, it can turn 90 degrees, taxi down the ramp a short distance and then make the big turn to taxi away from the ramp towards the runway.
What happened today (third time this week actually), and is far too common, is the RV-10 pilot used high power to do a 180 degree pivot turn (they were the only airplane parked on the ramp) which left their tail only about 60 from the open front of the hangar.
I am getting tired of cleaning out the hangar so often.....
Over the years, I have seen other airplanes sand blasted, canopys blown shut (and damaged), control surfaces damaged, and yes, hangars filled with CR%p.....
All by other pilots that failed to think and often times taxied away totally oblivious regarding what they had done (as likely is the case in this instance).
Good reminder lesson for all of us.....
When operating the engine on the ground (whether taxiing, doing a run-up, or whatever) please keep in mind where your airplane is pointed and what is behind you.
An RV-10 owner (I don't know who so they can fully remain anonymous) just left Van's Aircraft in what from a distance looked like a beautifully built airplane after a short visit.
If you have ever visited you know that there is a pretty good sized paved ramp area in front of the hangar for aircraft parking. The typical parking method is to pull onto the ramp facing towards the hangar (you will find all of the company airplanes positioned this way if they are outside).
When any airplane leaves, it can turn 90 degrees, taxi down the ramp a short distance and then make the big turn to taxi away from the ramp towards the runway.
What happened today (third time this week actually), and is far too common, is the RV-10 pilot used high power to do a 180 degree pivot turn (they were the only airplane parked on the ramp) which left their tail only about 60 from the open front of the hangar.
I am getting tired of cleaning out the hangar so often.....
Over the years, I have seen other airplanes sand blasted, canopys blown shut (and damaged), control surfaces damaged, and yes, hangars filled with CR%p.....
All by other pilots that failed to think and often times taxied away totally oblivious regarding what they had done (as likely is the case in this instance).
Good reminder lesson for all of us.....
When operating the engine on the ground (whether taxiing, doing a run-up, or whatever) please keep in mind where your airplane is pointed and what is behind you.