When I first entered the world of aircraft ownership, I understood there exists a hierarchy of hangar options. The clear and undisputed pinnacle is, of course, a hangar home. In addition to not having to pay monthly hangar rent, this option enables one to wake up on a Saturday morning, brew a cup of coffee, and shuffle out to check on their airplane without even having to put on pants—the stuff of dreams.
On the other end of the hangar spectrum lies open hangars. These provide a roof but lack complete doors or walls, leaving your airplane exposed to wind, snow drifts, and bird droppings. They’re certainly a better option than an outdoor tiedown, but only marginally. This was the first option I could find after buying my airplane, and it sufficed for the first several months.
