Hangar Fire

[EBPaul]

sorry to hear this Jared

[rmac]

That's appalling, Jared. So sorry that happened.

[BravoGolf]

Simply horrible. You and your family will be our prayers. Please let me know if I can help in any way

[Ray Strickland]

Jared, I’m really sorry about your loss…gotta be tough.

[jaredyates]

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[sjt]

I actually had a morbid interest in whether the primer survived. I think I am using the same green primer that can be seen on the sheet metal from over spray.

I remember you used a rental sand blaster to apply it. Testing the primer in real world conditions like this is helpful to my build. From the picture it seems that the paint on the fuselage survived. That and the harbor freight press.

[sjt]

I use a lot of harbor freight tools in my build. It is good to know that I can set them on fire, and the quality will not change.

[jaredyates]

Stan, most of the primer on the fuselage is factory paint. I removed the paint in a few areas and in those areas, I used a sandblaster to get down to good metal, then applied EP420. In several areas I topcoated the EP420 with Aerothane. I was out there today looking at the paint, and it is still mostly adhered to the steel. Also, there are some wing pieces left, particularly the thicker sections of the spar sandwich, and the primer persists on those also. The paint isn't flawless and I'm sure it is changed chemically, but it also doesn't rub off.

[Utah-Jay]

Wow, that really sucks. Heartbreaking to be sure when you consider the blood sweat and tears that went into building that plane

[Mark Dickens]

Good grief! Talk about total destruction. So sorry to see this

[Battson]

That is totally appalling and distressing.
Here, we all understand the love and care with with the aircraft is built. This would have to be the ultimate definition of "total loss", without people being physically harmed. Very upsetting.
Deepest sympathies.

[robcaldwell]

Very upsetting indeed. I've flown in that bird several times with Jared. Hate seeing this...

[AZBearhawk272]

Jared,

My condolences on the loss of your Bearhawk and hangar. Many of us in the community have benefited from your input and wisdom as a direct result of your relationship with your Bearhawk. There is more going on there than meets the eye. Hope you and your family
will have an opportunity to get back on course, what ever direction that takes, soon. There is a whole community out here to lean on.

Kevin D
#272
KCHD

[jaredyates]

Thank you Kevin, your encouragement means a lot.

[Pbruce]

Deeply sorry that this misfortune has befallen one who selflessly gave so much to so many.

[rodsmith]

Jared,
Was so sorry to here this, it has to be devastating. All the best to you and your family in quickly recovering in whatever way that means.

[Brian Mason]

Hi Jared.
Sorry for your loss. I'd be devastated as I'm sure you are. Hard to keep positive, but please do. This community is here for you as you have been here for us.
Regards, Brian, Cora, and Sean

[Tim213]

Jared, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The transition training you provided me in your fantastic flying Bearhawk was invaluable. It was so fun to fly.
But more importantly I got to meet you, who I now consider a friend. Aviation needs more wonderful guys like you. All of us Bearhawkers wish you the best in the future.

[davzLSA]

Jared any idea what started the fire yet? I hope you can rebuild soon.

[jaredyates]

Not yet, hope to hear what the county folks think in the next day or two.

[davzLSA]

It would be interesting to hear the cause, it could be a valuable lesson learned for us all.

[N942VT]

Wow, real sorry to see this Jared! Grab the insurance and move forward.