No Step

[Derrickearly]

Added clarity to my wing flap. 
https://www.stickertalk.com/product/10in-x-3in-do-not-step-here-permanent-vinyl-sticker/

[MooneyMitch]

That should help somewhat and a verbal helps too, while your standing right there and pointing....... no guarantees though...... good luck !

Oh, another thought....... sometimes when I’m enlighten passengers prior to boarding, I use the phrase “please be extremely careful not to touch the control surfaces, and please only step where designated, as the metal is very, very thin like a Coke can and crushes quite easily “. 

Still, no guarantees. 

[Hank]

23 minutes ago, MooneyMitch said:

That should help somewhat and a verbal helps too, while your standing right there and pointing....... no guarantees though...... good luck !

Oh, another thought....... sometimes when I’m enlighten passengers prior to boarding, I use the phrase “please be extremely careful not to touch the control surfaces, and please only step where designated, as the metal is very, very thin like a Coke can and crushes quite easily “. 

Still, no guarantees. 

I always tell them to only step on the black . . . . But that won't work for you anymore, @MooneyMitch!

[eman1200]

Always extend the flaps when boarding new pax. 99% of that problem solved.

[MooneyMitch]

15 minutes ago, Hank said:

I always tell them to only step on the black . . . . But that won't work for you anymore, @MooneyMitch!

I guess I could tell them that...... certainly might further their attention!  

[skydvrboy]

I don't think I've ever had anyone step there while loading.  It's always after the flight when they are getting out and no longer thinking about the instructions I gave them before the flight.  I guess I need to sit there a minute and go over deplaning instructions before opening the door.

[MooneyMitch]

1 hour ago, skydvrboy said:

I don't think I've ever had anyone step there while loading.  It's always after the flight when they are getting out and no longer thinking about the instructions I gave them before the flight.  I guess I need to sit there a minute and go over deplaning instructions before opening the door.

 

15 hours ago, eman1200 said:

Always extend the flaps when boarding new pax. 99% of that problem solved.

One could lower flaps for deplaning.  Then you’d be all set for your next passenger flight. 

[Davidv]

The problem is usually when that piper pilot friend of yours comes flying with you...

[aviatoreb]

I'm disappointed in this thread.  :-(

I thought it would be a good hearty debate yet again about the merits of speed enhancements of removing the step vs the utility of keeping it.  Instead all I find is a discussion about a sticker.   oh hum.

[MooneyMitch]

7 minutes ago, aviatoreb said:

I'm disappointed in this thread.  :-(

I thought it would be a good hearty debate yet again about the merits of speed enhancements of removing the step vs the utility of keeping it.  Instead all I find is a discussion about a sticker.   oh hum.

Nothing to see here folks...... move along please! 

[aviatoreb]

6 minutes ago, Hyett6420 said:

Go for a run Eric, you sound stressed.    

But you spelled my name wrong!

...hehe no I’m not stressed - quite opposite I’m in a silly funny boisterous mood on a sunny Sunday morning drinking coffee.

[MooneyMitch]

Just now, aviatoreb said:

But you spelled my name wrong!

...hehe no I’m not stressed - quite opposite I’m in a silly funny boisterous mood on a sunny Sunday morning drinking coffee.

‘‘Tis another absolutely gorgeous day....... I might just go for another flight today........ let’s go!! 

[MooneyMitch]

Just watch your STEP getting in and out of your hotrod Mooney! 

[MBDiagMan]

I put the no step sign on it as soon as I got it and I’m not shy about politely asking anyone not to step on the flap while pointing at it.

[Ross Taylor]

Thanks @Derrickearly - I ordered one of these last week.  Thanks for the pointer.