Two other types of cases you might want to look at. Hard hell ski cases
will fit many planes. These are available in one pait and two pair sizes.
If you live where there is downhill skiing check your local ski shop. They
should be on sale at this time of year.
I use a hard plastic bow case. There are also shotgun cases, but the bow
cases are bigger and about the same price. Bows tend to be more acceptable
to travel with too. Check your local hunting and fishing shop.
Rich
St Paul, MN
-----Original Message-----
From: Darwin N. Barrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Jim Carlton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Travel cases and airlines
>
>
>Jim Carlton wrote:
>
>> It's that time of year again. Traveling XC to Poway for the IHLGF and
would
>> like some advice on transporting sailplanes on the airlines. Any tips or
>> tricks would be appreciated.
>
>Jim,
>
>I have traveled around with a BFB and never had a problem, except the sheer
size of the box. A $20 usually works but don't try to
>look too desparate when you talk to the guys. I just say, "Please take care
of this," and hand them the money. If you ask them if
>they can get the case on, the price just went up.
>
>If you can fit your HL's in a hard shell golf case do it. Another
interesting idea I've heard of is using the appropriate length of
>PVC pipe in the large diameter to pack everything in.
>
>Probably the safest method is to ship the goods to one of the TPG guys. I'm
sure they will be glad to help. Just keep you
>tranmitters with you so they don't retrim your model for you!!!
>
>Darwin N. Barrie
>Scottsdale AZ
>
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