Bob Moore writes:

They are looking for the Nose Gear Ground Locking Pin to insure
that it has been removed prior to flight. If not, the nose gear
will not retract.

Thanks. What's the purpose of this pin on the ground? (I assume it isn't
there just to prevent the gear from retracting while the aircraft is on the
ground (?).)

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