American Pavilion was recently contracted to provide a clearspan tent of over 30,000 square feet as a temporary hangar tent. A solar powered airplane, the Solar Impulse, is currently traveling across the United States. It began its flight in California with its final stop in New York. Unfortunately, just before the plane was to land in St. Louis, a tornado damaged the hangar that was to provide temporary cover for the plane.
How We Created A Temporary Hangar Tent
American Pavilion received a last minute call and our team went to work loading the tent frame, cleaning the fabrics and providing the installation crew with a briefing of the installation. Within 72 hours of the initial call, a Losberger clearspan tent was prepared, transported and installed as a temporary hangar tent and the Solar Impulse had a safe and secure temporary home. During the seven day rental the clearspan tent withstood two thunderstorms. American Pavilion clear span tents have the ability to withstand winds of up to 90 miles per hour and are the most weather resistant clear span tents on the rental market.
Customization
The Solar Impulse airplane needed charging each day, so American Pavilion’s crew removed the fabrics each day from one end of the clear span. The plane was then wheeled out to gather the sun’s rays on the solar panels that covered the wings. At night it was pushed back into the protective storage tent and the end fabrics were quickly replaced. After a week in St. Louis, the Solar Impulse took off for its next leg of the flight. The departed aircraft’s final destination was in New York. Due to it’s success, the Solar Impulse has plans for a worldwide flight within the next few years.
About American Pavilion
American Pavilion is a nationwide supplier of clearspan tents for corporate events, temporary storage, product displays, social events and much more. Founded in 1902, American Pavilion is proudly owned and operated by fourth generation family members. These family members grew up in the business and, thus operating it for over 25 years. American Pavilion has one of the largest inventories of clear span tents in the nation. Because of this, crews regularly travel to over 25 states each year. A fleet of trucks, many installation crews and a manufacturing facility that makes all tent fabrics is always standing by for any last minute jobs, anytime, anywhere. These temporary fabric structures can meet any of your needs. If you are in need of a last-minute job, call us today.
