If he knew enough to get into the plane, find the key, push the mixture
control in (or whatever that plane requires) get the engine started - taxi
out to a takeoff point - take off and fly about without crashing - then make
two successful landings - I would bet he could have figured out how to start
the thing without a key.

My dad had a C175 and an Aeronca Champ when I was growing up, and at age 14
I could fly them both. Those of you who started this fun flying stuff later
in life would not probably understand that my brother and I thought we were
invincible. We flew the Champ several times alone when our father was away
on business.

Most of the posters on this board never probably did anything except blindly
obey all the rules and never have taken a chance. That's why there is so
much holier than thou crap when it comes to this kid, and it's my guess not
one of you have a clue who he is or what really happened.


"W P Dixon" wrote in message
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Well leaving your keys in your airplane sure has got to be DUMMMMMB!
But a key anywhere doesn't make someone be a crook. But a lock can sure
keep honest people honest!

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech


"Jonathan Goodish" wrote in message
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In article 4bEse.36
A
contributing factor could be the puzzling apparent practice of leaving
keys in airplanes parked on the ramp.



JKG