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Hangar
Hangars are like a big garage, only instead of cars, they store aircraft. A hangar protects the aircraft from the elements, allows mechanics a more suitable environment to work on the aircraft, and keeps the aircraft safe from theft.
Most hangars are constructed like a barn, with a high ceiling to fit an airplane’s tail and wide doors to fit the wings or rotors. A large door can usually be rolled out of the way or lifted above the airplane to allow storage or to move the aircraft from the hangar.
