Question on Flight Case/Bag
 

To Highflyer or anyone else who is currently in training or recently went through training, what type/brand of flight case or bag do you recommend to bring to class? The letter I received states to bring one to hold manuals and other materials that will be given out and that max dimensions are 18" x 15" x 9". Thanks.

I would recommend a Scott Leather or a Hunt. They are very well made and "MADE IN AMERICA". The upfront cost is more but it will last most of your career and save hundreds in replacements. I started with a Luggage Works nylon and bags like that just don't last. Also, the pockets on it were great but you can't use them because then it won't fit in the CRJ.

This is the one that I got before I came to training. Very durable not too expensive
Case Design Boot Leather Top End Flight Bag Stop-Over Store

For those of you that are looking for a more affordable option check out amazon or office max. I bought a stebco vinyl case from amazon for 80 bucks and its been pretty good the last year. The bottom is a little worn because I was too tall for my old Samsonite roller aboard, so I was periodically dragging it on the ground. On that note, I just bought the Luggage works roller aboard with the plastic frame and it supports the flight case A TON better.

Office max has a catalog case too that is like 40-50. If you check out the store (just down college ave, less then a mile from your hotel) they have the same one with roller wheels. They can order it online without them. The store clerk offered to pry them off, but I said ahhh no. I bought a cheaper case due to the entire industry going electronic. You don't need something really expensive. I'm guessing they will be obsolete in 5 years anyway.

Hope this helps. Best of luck to all :). Study hard, study in groups, get to know your sim partner, and don't beat yourself up in the sim when things don't go your way. I really believe everyone has a point in the sim where they don't think they will ever get through it. Mine was sim 4 and my partner's was sim 5. After that everything clicked and got better.

Flight Case
 

Thanks guys. I Really appreciate the advice. I think I'm going to go with the Hunt case and have it shipped directly to the hotel in Appleton. See some of you on Monday.

See you monday. Saw them setting up your class materials/books for ya on friday.

Can anyone give recent gouges on AWAC? Last ones posted over 4 years ago.

Check your PMs.

Harbor Freight sells a great case that fits perfectly for $32 ($40 + 20% off coupon). Shipping is pretty cheap if you don't have one near you:

Aluminum Tool Case - 17-1/2" x 12-1/2" x 7-1/2"

That will easily get you thru first year pay. After looking at others cases, I wouldn't buy a case that does not have metal skid guards. No matter what type of case you have, the bottom will get chewed up from constantly lugging it around.

My rec: Buy the cheapie to get you thru first year pay and then evaluate what you want.

Unless you plan on flying a DC-8 for the rest of your career, a Scott flight case (while nice looking and Made in America) is a waste of money... you aren't going to be using a flight case for the next 30 years! No one will....