Is there a product or some other way to track an aircraft's use, even if the pilot doesn't file an IFR flight plan, to let the owner know if it's used without authorization?
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Spot Trace – abelenky Jun 01 '16 at 16:38
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1Possible duplicate of Is there a site that tracks all flights? – fooot Jun 01 '16 at 16:44
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1I'm curious about what your situation is where it's easier to monitor a plane with online flight tracking than old fashioned security measures like door locks or a closed hangar. – Cody P Jun 01 '16 at 16:50
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6Yes, its called a Hobbs meter or tach timer. – Ron Beyer Jun 01 '16 at 17:07
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2There are security devices like Securaplane which can keep track of airplanes, and set off alarms under certain conditions. – Lnafziger Jun 01 '16 at 17:33
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2I'm not sure how this is off topic, we already have a question about keeping planes from being stolen. – fooot Jun 01 '16 at 18:03
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@fooot I'd say because this is more of a product recommendation than a generalization about how to keep them from getting stolen. – Ron Beyer Jun 01 '16 at 18:24
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3I hate it when the kids sneak the Cherokee out of the garage at night for a joy ride... ;) – FreeMan Jun 02 '16 at 13:11
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@RonBeyer - I think this is only a product recommendation question if there's one method/product to track unauthorized use of airplanes, but I suspect that there is more than one mehod and many products, so an answer can be generic enough to not become a product recommendation. – Johnny Jun 02 '16 at 21:49
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The first thing that comes to my mind would be one of several GPS based fleet vehicle tracking systems. Such a solution would be an appropriate application for a fleet of aircraft, but would probably be cost prohibitive for only one or a few aircraft. – J W Jun 02 '16 at 22:19
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The owner could do regular checks of the aircraft's Hobbs meter, and if the times don't match what the log is saying, then there could be some red flags being thrown.
If someone it out to deceive, I'm sure they could get around this, but maybe then, the problem is giving access of expensive equipment to people who aren't trustworthy.
There are GPS tracking systems that could keep a movement log in memory.
Ryan Mortensen
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