skidoo
Line Up and Wait
This afternoon, I moved the 182 to the fuel pump to fill up before tomorrows early flight. There were some clouds, high visibility, a slight breeze, and little else going on. So, I climb the ladder to the left wing. Just as I finished filling the tank, I noticed the clouds turn darker and dust kicking up over by the hanger. I barely had time to move the ladder and set the nozzle down before the winds and dust storm was on top of me. I looked around, and there was nothing to tie down to. I thought the 182 was a goner! So, I ensured the park brake was on, and put a chock under the wheels, then moved to the tail to hold some, hoping it would pass quickly.
After a minute, I realized that it was much darker beyond and coming my way and would not pass quickly. So, I removed the chocks, got in, started it and taxied back to the hanger. Fortunately, I got it in the hanger with no problem. Then, I drove back to the pump and put stuff away. Its been 3 hours of storming since, and I only got one tank filled. Guess I'll fill the other one in the morning. News reports gusty winds to 65 MPH
After a minute, I realized that it was much darker beyond and coming my way and would not pass quickly. So, I removed the chocks, got in, started it and taxied back to the hanger. Fortunately, I got it in the hanger with no problem. Then, I drove back to the pump and put stuff away. Its been 3 hours of storming since, and I only got one tank filled. Guess I'll fill the other one in the morning. News reports gusty winds to 65 MPH