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wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:39 pm Post subject: Securing the aircraft

Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

thanks

Will

William Daniell



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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:58 pm Post subject: Securing the aircraft

Hi Will,Although I did put door locks in place, I came to the conclusion that if someone wanted to break in, they would do more damage to the aircraft as compared to what they may take. I always take my EUROPA Cover with me and use it as a deterrent and to keep the weather out. Always remove my headsets and anything else of value. 

The locking device I used was flimsy and not strong enough as a deterrent and would leave me stranded if broken into with door not closing.

Cheers,

Tim



Tim Ward12 Waiwetu Street,

Fendalton,

Christchurch, 8052

New Zealand

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)

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On 29/11/2018, at 12:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com (wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

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		  Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

thanks

Will

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peterz(at)zutrasoft.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:12 pm Post subject: Securing the aircraft

I think the only semi effective lock would be one which uncouples the latch handles from the shoot bolts. I've not yet found such a solution but keep looking. Mine might end up being self-designed.

Cheers,

Pete



On Nov 28, 2018, at 6:57 PM, Tim Ward <ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  Hi Will,Although I did put door locks in place, I came to the conclusion that if someone wanted to break in, they would do more damage to the aircraft as compared to what they may take. I always take my EUROPA Cover with me and use it as a deterrent and to keep the weather out. Always remove my headsets and anything else of value. 

The locking device I used was flimsy and not strong enough as a deterrent and would leave me stranded if broken into with door not closing.

Cheers,

Tim



Tim Ward12 Waiwetu Street,

Fendalton,

Christchurch, 8052

New Zealand

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)

Mob +64 210640221





On 29/11/2018, at 12:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com (wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

thanks

Will

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budyerly(at)msn.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:11 pm Post subject: Securing the aircraft

Door locks and photos were presented some time ago by me and others.  Check the archives.

 

 

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   Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

 thanks

 Will

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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:45 am Post subject: Securing the aircraft

I agree. A cover is an effective disincentive to a light fingered passer by(and I think they are rare on airfields). And a lock would not stop the sort of professional thief who sets out to steal your engine. David Joyce, GXSDJ 

   

 

On 2018-11-28 23:57, Tim Ward wrote:  	  Quote: 	
		  Hi Will, Although I did put door locks in place, I came to the conclusion that if someone wanted to break in, they would do more damage to the aircraft as compared to what they may take. I always take my EUROPA Cover with me and use it as a deterrent and to keep the weather out. Always remove my headsets and anything else of value. 

 The locking device I used was flimsy and not strong enough as a deterrent and would leave me stranded if broken into with door not closing.

  

 Cheers,

 Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street,

 Fendalton,

 Christchurch, 8052

 New Zealand

  

 ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz (ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz)

  

 Mob +64 210640221

  

 

 On 29/11/2018, at 12:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com (wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

  	  Quote: 	
		     Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

 thanks

 Will

    William Daniell

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Ivor

Joined: 23 Jul 2015
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:26 am Post subject: Re: Securing the aircraft

Hi what I did more from a visual point of view is added a bracket to the 

Rear of the outside handle that I subsequently drilled a hole vertical down

Through both handle and bracket so a padlock could be used,

It’s a good deterrent IMO but obviously wouldn’t stop a determined toe rag



I also use a cover when left at a unattended airfield,

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rlborger(at)mac.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:34 pm Post subject: Securing the aircraft

Will,

I agree with Tim.  No door locks.  But when I travel I carry my cover to protect the aircraft windscreen and to deter snoopers.  



Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (130 hrs).Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP, Hercules Prop.3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX  76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)On Nov 28, 2018, at 5:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com (wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

thanks

Will

William Daniell

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h&jeuropa

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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:19 am Post subject: Re: Securing the aircraft

Will,



We have door locks but they are not all that strong.  Someone once said locks only keep honest people out.



The biggest deterrent are our Kennon Sun Shields.  They fit inside the windows and prevent people looking  to see what avionics are fitted.  They make a huge difference in interior temperature.  In Florida you'll find that a great feature.



In flight we use Pilot Armour Copper overhead sun screens.  We have four of them that we position as needed.  



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wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:39 am Post subject: Securing the aircraft

Roger that - cover it is then.

Will

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On Fri, Nov 30, 2018 at 3:36 PM Robert Borger <rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)> wrote:



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		  Will,



I agree with Tim.  No door locks.  But when I travel I carry my cover to protect the aircraft windscreen and to deter snoopers.  

Blue skies & tailwinds,

Bob Borger

Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (130 hrs).

Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP, Hercules Prop.

3705 Lynchburg Dr.

Corinth, TX  76208-5331

Cel: 817-992-1117

rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)



On Nov 28, 2018, at 5:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com (wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

Has anyone got a clever solution for securing the aircraft doors - for example in a strange airport  overnight?

thanks

Will

William Daniell



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