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Re:Someone keeps stealing, flying, fixing and returning this... by bbarnett on Friday August 08, 2025 @05:17PM (#44841777)
There are even just 'airfields' here, if that's even the proper name. They're just well maintained grass fields with a place to tie up a plane and refueling.

Maybe that's too far in a rural area for this conversation though.

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Re:Someone keeps stealing, flying, fixing and returning this... by ritabratamaiti on Friday August 08, 2025 @11:44PM (#44843880)
Why would we need to tie up a plane? Would they fly away otherwise?
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Re:Someone keeps stealing, flying, fixing and returning this... by esseph on Saturday August 09, 2025 @12:17AM (#44843994)
Yes, they can!
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Re:Someone keeps stealing, flying, fixing and returning this... by starkparker on Saturday August 09, 2025 @12:03AM (#44843944)
Strong gusts can move an unsecured plane, and damage its wings, tail, or propellars. Properly securing the plane prevents it from rocking or tilting in a manner that might do those things.
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