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Thread: How do you secure your Kitfox?

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    Default How do you secure your Kitfox?

    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.

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    Senior Member jrevens's Avatar
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    Default Re: How do you secure your Kitfox?

    I use a momentary key switch for start, just like they do it with the RV-12.
    2 separate toggle switches for ignition.
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    Default Re: How do you secure your Kitfox?

    Michael Meyers
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    Default Re: How do you secure your Kitfox?

    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.
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    Default Re: How do you secure your Kitfox?

    What do you guys think about a keylock switch as the master as opposed to the starter?

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    Default Re: How do you secure your Kitfox?

    My Citabria had heel brakes. I could have left the engine running and the door open.
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