TGreen Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Do any of you leave an extra set of keys in the plane? When I am on a trip I sometimes think this might be a good idea so I am not stranded if I misplace my keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unit74 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 You leave the doors unlocked as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIm20c Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I hide a set in the tail. It has saved my bacon more than once. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko182 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, TGreen said: Do any of you leave an extra set of keys in the plane? When I am on a trip I sometimes think this might be a good idea so I am not stranded if I misplace my keys. I removed the key switch for that exact reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I removed the key switch for that exact reason. Do you leave the door open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko182 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said: Do you leave the door open? If its at john wayne no. If i go somewhere, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Well the locks are really for honest people. Not very hard to force the door open. At least the older models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiplane Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 some have put spare keys inside the back side of cowl plugs, where the vinyl is closed with velcro. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Another thread... has many keys hidden behind battery access panels... Need a screw driver to get there... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 7:17 PM, MIm20c said: I hide a set in the tail. It has saved my bacon more than once. If someone had x-ray vision, I bet he'd see a lot of keys in the tail or by the battery box. Not saying I do, but not saying I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ellis Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 When I bought my C model, a previous owner had riveted a little metal container with a sliding lid that had the words Hide a Key on it onto the inside air box that is below the Voltage regulator. I don't keep a key in it anymore but it is still there. Looks almost exactly like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetrn Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 the previous owner zipped tied a spare key in the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 8:59 PM, philiplane said: some have put spare keys inside the back side of cowl plugs, where the vinyl is closed with velcro. That's a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Jetrn said: the previous owner zipped tied a spare key in the tail. What I have been told by a few is zip typing a cabin key in the tail and hiding the ignition key somewhere inside the cabin. So you have to know both places. One for access ot the cabin, another to turn on the aircraft. I have said I'd do this many times and then have not. -Seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0nathan225 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Half the time my key is in the ignition, for the other half I think I'm really sneaky and it's in the side pocket . This thread has me concerned I should rethink my lack of "security" or atleast review my insurance policy closely in terms of theft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydvrboy Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Must be regional. Here in small town middle America, most planes live in unlocked hangars with the keys hanging on one of the instrument knobs, and unrestricted access onto the airports. I'm a little more cautious than that, but depending on my perception of the risk, I've left the keys in the plane, unlocked, on the ramp for short periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 9:19 AM, rbridges said: If someone had x-ray vision, I bet he'd see a lot of keys in the tail or by the battery box. Not saying I do, but not saying I don't. If I knew that I would have taken your plane for a spin around Orlando this past weekend I have a screwdriver handy in my plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, 1964-M20E said: If I knew that I would have taken your plane for a spin around Orlando this past weekend I have a screwdriver handy in my plane. Heck, that screwdriver probably works in half the mooney door locks and ignitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 I switched to a button push electro air switch (for surefly ignition). So no more ignition key. I do have a secret hide- a- key for the door. But I’ll never tell ya where on the internet! :-0. What if the barefoot bandit is reading? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 zip ties can break with age, bolting in place would be my choice. Another choice would be give the spares to who ever your traveling with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragedracer1977 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 My plane doesn’t have a key. For the door locks, yes. But the ignition is pushbutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydancer2992 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 6:04 PM, TGreen said: Do any of you leave an extra set of keys in the plane? When I am on a trip I sometimes think this might be a good idea so I am not stranded if I misplace my keys. The CH751 key that opens my Winnebago's hatches also opens my M20E's baggage and passenger doors. It turns in the ignition but won't push on the starter. It also opens several file cabinets at my geology club. They sell on Ebay like 10 for $15. I am considering duct taping one of these inside one of the wheel wells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 One of these on the inside of an access panel. https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-Soft-Hide-HolderLarge-Self-Adhesive/dp/B003EMSUKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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