Daniel Field airplane stolen

The Augusta Chronicle ^ | June 9, 2002 | Albert Ross Jr

[PoppingSmoke]

Web posted Sunday, June 9, 2002 By Albert Ross Jr. Staff Writer

A 1979 Cessna 172 airplane was reported stolen from Daniel Field on Saturday, police said.

The four-passenger aircraft was last seen about 7 p.m. Friday by its owner Terry Florie of Evans, according to authorities.

Mr. Florie was contacted at his home Saturday but declined to comment.

Sgt. Jimmy Vowell of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office said the owner noticed the plane missing at 10 a.m. Saturday, but thought a friend had taken the plane out. Saturday evening, he searched hangers and still could not find his plane. He then called police, he said.

"The best we can gather is that someone trespassed on the property ... and flew the plane out of there," Sgt. Vowell said.

Buster Boshears, the airport manager for Daniel Field, said the airport does not have security or tower personnel 24 hours a day, but the sheriff's office does patrol Daniel Field at night.

Mr. Boshears said he was surprised to hear about the theft.

"To my knowledge, it's the first time we've had an airplane stolen from the airport," he said.

Sgt. Vowell said the FBI and Federal Aviation Administration were notified about the theft as a post-Sept. 11 concern.

"There have been some issues raised about possible private aircraft being stolen and used in terroristic attempts," he said. "You really can't treat it as a stolen vehicle."

Mr. Boshears said the Cessna aircraft is a popular plane and is affordable. It ranges in price from $25,000 to $160,000 depending on the equipment in the plane, Mr. Boshears said.

Daniel Field, located at Highland Avenue and Wrightsboro Road, houses 75 aircraft on 140 acres.

Reach Albert Ross at (706) 823-3339 or albert.ross@augustachronicle.com.

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[PoppingSmoke]

Yep, you just don't misplace one of these puppies....

[My Favorite Headache]

The crescent sun tonight.....eyes to the skies

[Dog]

My uh oh meter just went off.......hmmmm!

[KirklandJunction]

How politely will his insurance company inquire about the door locks, copies of the ignition key, etc.?

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Why am I going to be looking for that F-15 that circles Washington tonight?

[Dog]

Eyes open and report anything you see!!

[PoppingSmoke]

"How politely will his insurance company inquire about the door locks, copies of the ignition key, etc.?"

Forget the insurance company. This guy will have enough problems with the FBI to make the insurance company look like chumps.

[Dog]

Anyone know what the range is on one of these planes??

[PoppingSmoke]

"Why am I going to be looking for that F-15 that circles Washington tonight?"

you can book bets on this one and not just Washington.

[LibWhacker]

One of the most popular touring aircraft of all time, the Cessna 172 has gained a place in the history books. A four seat aircraft, the 172 is a simple to fly, forgiving aircraft that is ideal for sightseeing with its high wing design.

Specifications Engine Lycoming 0-320-H2AD 160 HP
Oil Capacity 6 Litres (8 litres some models)
Total Fuel Capacity 163 Litres
Useable Fuel 151 Litres
Fuel Consumption 35 Litres / Hour
Cruise TAS 110 Kt
Best Angle Of Climb 59 Kt
Best Rate Of Climb 73 Kt
Cruise Climb 80 Kt
Approach Speed 65 Kt
Max. Crosswind 15 Kt
Glide Speed 65 Kt
VFE 85 Kt
VNE 160 Kt
Basic Empty Weight 667 Kg
Max. Take Off Weight 1043 Kg
Max. Landing Weight 1043 Kg

[PoppingSmoke]

"Anyone know what the range is on one of these planes??"

With or without bladders?

[WIMom]

      

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[Paul Atreides]

Buster Boshears, the airport manager for Daniel Field

I bet he had to be tough as a kid.

[bootless]

I'm thinking a drug runner swiped this one. The 172 does not have a high useful load, doesn't go all that fast (100 to 110 knots on a good day). No offense to Cessna owners, but pilots of faster planes (which is most of them) refer to 172s as Dog-Ass Cessnas (remember "Semi-Tough"?). I'm confounded why someone would go after a 172, actually...

Hoping for the best, here. Eyes open...

[Dog]

Did I miss the range??

[concerned about politics]

A 1979 Cessna 172 airplane was reported stolen from Daniel Field on Saturday, police said.

They've had two days to get away.
It could be like a stolen car and flown across the border for cash. OR......remodled into something a little more terrifying.
I hope they find it.

[LibWhacker]

Specifications: - Maximum Speed: 125 KNOTS (232 Km/h)
- Maximum range at 10,000Ft (3000m) Range:575 NM (1065 Km) Time: 5.7 Hours
- Take off ground run: 805 Ft (242 m)
- Landing ground roll: 520 Ft (156 m)
- Engine Rated Power: 160 BHP
- Propeller: Fixed Pitch, 2 blades
:-)

[KirklandJunction]

Four / five hundred miles, depending on a lot of factors.

[PoppingSmoke]

"Did I miss the range??"

Figure roughly about 250 to 270 air miles.

[PoppingSmoke]

"I'm thinking a drug runner swiped this one."

I hope so. But its got to be one dumb a$$ druggie to pull this off at this time.