you know that crack you're not supposed to put things into?

eman1200

eman1200

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you know, the one between the glare shield and the wind shield? well I guess I tossed my keys a lil too hard on the glare shield and as if it was in slow motion I watched as they slid all the way back, disappeared into the crack, and deep into the panel. fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu kme. took me a good 25 minutes to get them out. it was not fun, I do not recommend it.
 
I’ve got an annoying penny I can’t get out of there. Care to explain how it’s done?

And congrats.
 
455 Bravo Uniform said:
I’ve got an annoying penny I can’t get out of there. Care to explain how it’s done?

And congrats.
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Just wait about 8-10 hours. It’ll work its way out. Or eat a big box of dates & raisins and wash it down with a couple shots of maple syrup. Only 25 minutes, or so I hear.
 
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Pilawt said:
My airplane is 41 years old. There are some 40-year-old bug carcasses in there. You can see 'em from the outside through the windshield, but there's no getting to them.
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A paper sectional is just thin enough and just stiff enough to sweep them out.
 
There may or may not be a key to the luggage/entry door somewhere under the cowling of the Mooney. And that gets you inside where there may or may not be a hidden ignition key.

Probably not though, as I'll have to remove them once the ADSB mandate takes hold.
 
Bill Jennings said:
There may or may not be a key to the luggage/entry door somewhere under the cowling of the Mooney. And that gets you inside where there may or may not be a hidden ignition key.

Probably not though, as I'll have to remove them once the ADSB mandate takes hold.
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I've been known to keep the keys to my car on top of one of the tires. easier than carrying them in my pocket.
 
There is a crack you are not supposed to put something into ?
 
I always hang the keys on the DG knob.
 
I put my keys in my pants pocket . . . Just sayin' . . . .

Add more keys to your ring. I have the following on mine:
  1. Ignition key
  2. Door key
  3. Baggage key
  4. Hangar key
  5. Old hangar key (in case I visit and need it again--new tenant's idea, not mine)
  6. Maintenance key
  7. Padlock key
  8. Tag with my name and PPL date [gift from my CFI]
 
Hank S said:
I put my keys in my pants pocket . . . Just sayin' . . . .

Add more keys to your ring. I have the following on mine:....
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Keys are in the pocket until it comes time to needing them to start the plane. Baggage door and ignition key are on their own little keychain attached to the main keychain. Comes off right after I close the hangar as in walking towards the plane. And no, I don’t need more keys on my keychain.
 
eman1200 said:
Keys are in the pocket until it comes time to needing them to start the plane. Baggage door and ignition key are on their own little keychain attached to the main keychain. Comes off right after I close the hangar as in walking towards the plane. And no, I don’t need more keys on my keychain.
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Sounds like a complicated system. It would probably be easier if you just left the ignition key in the ignition 24/7.
 
eman1200 said:
you know, the one between the glare shield and the wind shield? well I guess I tossed my keys a lil too hard on the glare shield and as if it was in slow motion I watched as they slid all the way back, disappeared into the crack, and deep into the panel.
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I hate it when that happens.
 
asicer said:
Sounds like a complicated system. It would probably be easier if you just left the ignition key in the ignition 24/7.
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For safety reasons, I’d hang it on the DG instead.
 
multiple hidden spares, always, every vehicle, in bags, on vehicle, in hangar, garage, readily available at home.
NO, it is NOT compensating for “age” or a “bad memory”... it’s simply “being prepared”, lol.
 
asicer said:
I take it you aren't a fan of these things? :)

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That’s fine. I’ve owned an airplanes with such a mag switch.

However, that doesn’t mean that I’m going to ignore the fact that a keyed ignition has some safety advantages. Hanging it on the dg helps you ensure you shut it off, and gives you an easy visual indication of such when you glance in the airplane.

Same thing in my boat. Boat rule #1: nobody steps on the swimboard unless the key is removed from the ignition and is hanging from a spot where anyone in the boat has an easy visual.
 
jesse said:
That’s fine. I’ve owned an airplanes with such a mag switch.

However, that doesn’t mean that I’m going to ignore the fact that a keyed ignition has some safety advantages. Hanging it on the dg helps you ensure you shut it off, and gives you an easy visual indication of such when you glance in the airplane.

Same thing in my boat. Boat rule #1: nobody steps on the swimboard unless the key is removed from the ignition and is hanging from a spot where anyone in the boat has an easy visual.
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Aren’t some people taught when they shut down to put the keys on the glare shield to let the line guys know they keys are out?
 
eman1200 said:
Aren’t some people taught when they shut down to put the keys on the glare shield to let the line guys know they keys are out?
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I’ve heard that before and have certainly seen some folks do it. I’ve never liked the risk of losing the keys if they slide into the “crack”.
 
jesse said:
I’ve heard that before and have certainly seen some folks do it. I’ve never liked the risk of losing the keys if they slide into the “crack”.
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Just imagine the pain if the keys fell down a defroster vent...
 
I certainly was trained to show the line guys the keys were out and on the glare shield. I have a huge ring and a long lanyard for safety. I also “set”, not “throw”. Whatever, I’m destined to match Eman any flight now...
 
I put a carabiner on my tow bar. I hang my key on it first thing when I get into the hangar. It only comes off when I’m ready to get in and start up. That way I never forget to pull the tow bar off.
 
455 Bravo Uniform said:
I put a carabiner on my tow bar. I hang my key on it first thing when I get into the hangar. It only comes off when I’m ready to get in and start up. That way I never forget to pull the tow bar off.
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Because you never shut down and park away from your hangar, like on a overnight trip or even a lunch run???
 
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