Ive got some advice about hurricanes. Leave before it gets there. I saw Charleston the day after Hugo and I took (believe it or not) my seaplane checkride in the outer bands of Opal in October 95. Yes, I was terrified. If anyone doesnt believe that I (and the FAA man) was that stupid....check the FAA database. Its a matter of public record. <br> Other than that....welcome. Im fairly new myself.