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dothedr3w
04-18-2023, 04:00 AM
How do you all secure your planes? I mean obviously you keep it in a hangar or garage, but if your plane has a push button start, or just any way to start it without a key, how do you prevent people from stealing it?

Hidden night switch?
Unplug a wiring harness?
Keyless fob?
Lockout function on the avionics?

I'm new to this, sorry if this is a dumb question.

jrevens
04-18-2023, 09:32 AM
I use a momentary key switch for start, just like they do it with the RV-12.
2 separate toggle switches for ignition.

Kitfox Guy
04-18-2023, 10:05 AM
A throttle lock works for me.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/skylock.php?clickkey=15187

ken nougaret
04-19-2023, 01:44 PM
This won't really stop a thief, but I have a push button and didn't want a youngster accidentally spinning the prop. A simple lock over the master switch.

dothedr3w
05-11-2023, 04:57 PM
What do you guys think about a keylock switch as the master as opposed to the starter?

alexM
05-11-2023, 06:56 PM
My Citabria had heel brakes. I could have left the engine running and the door open.