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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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....
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