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Re: Europa-List: Securing the aircraft

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Securing the aircraft
From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:45:00

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: 

> 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@xtra.co.nz 
> 
> Mob +64 210640221 
> 
> On 29/11/2018, at 12:38 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@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 LONGPORT
>> 
>> +57 310 295 0744



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