Lightning strikes the AP

Ozark Outlaw · January 08, 2011, 06:34:54 PM

When you stop, and think about it, it is unbelievable that the tower hasn't been struck by lightening before. It sat high, and in the middle of an isolated tree clearing. I am assuming that it didn't have much in way of lightening protection. I certainly wouldn't want to hang out in the control booth during a Thunderstorm.

U Smell Smoke · January 08, 2011, 07:53:18 PM

I have wondered in the past how many times that decorative piece of Powderkeg track that sticks straight up in the air near the launch area has been struck by lightning.

rubedugans · January 08, 2011, 08:15:18 PM

SOTH Inspiration Tower HAS to hold the record in Branson...

sanddunerider · January 08, 2011, 09:09:51 PM

thaty would be interesting to know.....

Ozark Outlaw · January 08, 2011, 09:19:38 PM

Quote from: U Smell Smoke on January 08, 2011, 07:53:18 PM
I have wondered in the past how many times that decorative piece of Powderkeg track that sticks straight up in the air near the launch area has been struck by lightning.

At least once! That is why it is all blackened, and mangled at the top.

I'm just teasing of course.

sanddunerider · January 08, 2011, 09:56:23 PM

lol

Junior · January 24, 2011, 08:29:12 AM

How is the repair work going at AP since the lightning strike? How about a few photos?