Bob, I'm not denying that there are accidents where the gust lock was left in place, but on on a PA32 there isn't. The Darwin Awards are notorious for their "editorial" content and speculation.
Piper didn't put any provisions to install a gust lock on the control column. Thats what I'm referring to.
Now if there was a Rube Goldberg contraption installed, it can't be called a certified installation.
Dave
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