flight case

[Pilot16]

Hi,

Does any one have the 'Slimline Aircrew Soft Case'?

I am plannng to buy that for my PPL course because of its compact size. But Im fearing it might be designed for airline pilots. I dont want to turn up in the school already looking like an airline pilot so does any one have this particular one? (reccomendations are appreciated)

Thanx!

[cblinton@blueyonder.]

You dont need one yet, I used a Sainsburys plastic carrier.

All the best with your course.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Just use something convenient, personally I have a perfectly good case that cost £15 on the local market, but any kind of case (even a tesco's carrier in extremis) is fine. Save your money to spend on flying, that's what's really important.

When you've been flying for a while, you'll have personal habits about what sort of kit you like to fly with, that's when to spend money on those sort of toys.

G

[28thJuly2001]

You will look a bit of a t**t when you turn up for circuits with a "slimline aircrew soft case" jam packed with everything but the kitchen sink. I just used a cheapo holdall while I was training.
I treated myself to a "pilots case" which I bought from Index for £29.99 when I passed to lift myself above the lowly student and to fill with crap that has never seen the light of day (that landing pattern computer seemed like a good idea at the time)
Walt,,

[distaff_beancounter]

Pilot16 I go along with Genghis on this topic.

Any bag you have already got, will do at first.

After a few more flights, you will work out exactly what suits you, & the partcular collection of items (or rubbish in my case ) that you want to take in the aircraft.

Bags/cases from the specialist pilot shops may suit you, but can be expensive. Personally I have bought very nice ones, cheaply, in my local market. At present my favourites, are a large bag with umpteem divisions & zipped pockets (about £15 from Costco) & a smaller similar one, that came FREE with 10 boxes of photocopier paper!

[PPRuNe Towers]

I'm shocked at the quality of the advice here. Sainsbury or Tesco bags should always be doubled up and you'll get a couple of years out of them.

For Irish readers the recent 15c charge per bag these days does make this a serious outlay but is still highly recommended. For those in Liverpool Danny and I find you might wish to turn the bags inside out to avoid accusations of showing off.

Rob

[sennadog]

I just use my old laptop case. It's got dividers in it for storing charts and nav stuff separately and enough room in it for the rest of my clutter.

I wouldn't spend a fortune on a bag/case of any sort but equally I wouldn't worry too much what other people think of your bag - horses for courses.

[djk]

no need to buy a flight bag just yet, I'm still using an old laptop bag which has plenty of space to fit all my stuff in it. during the first part of your training all you really need is your logbook, kneeboard, map and a couple of pens.

I agree with 28thJuly about turning up with a bag crammed full of all but the kitchen sink. I was bought a flight bag for christmas but it still stays at home as I'm still finishing off my circuits and only need a few bits and pieces.

I did consider using a Sainsbury's bag at first, but I still find my nutri-grain bars get squashed by my book.

[cblinton@blueyonder.]

Yeah, I upgraded to an old Laptop case but it still sits inside the faithful Sainsburys carrier.

[englishal]

I upgraded to a 'heavy duty' Asda bag the other day, it cost me 9p but is well worth initial outlay. The heavy duty aspect of this holdall makes it ideal for carrying around airfield manual etc without tearing the bag......plus its stylishly decorated with a nice summer scene on the outside

EA

[GAF4139]

I bought myself a pilot case a couple of years ago for carrying books for studying and later it was very usefull when visiting clients to do an audit.

Last year I started my PPL training and used it for all my flying stuff. Now the locks are broken and I transfered everything (headset, logbook, kneeboard etc.) to a 15 year old rucksack which I once bought for about £5.

So I would say, buy whatever tickles your fancy and what is most usefull to you.


GAF4139

[Who has control?]

Pilot 16

OK, OK, I'll confess!!

Yes I do have a Slimline Aircrew Soft Case. (The case is slimline, not the aircrew!) Its very good. If fact, its too good because there are too many nook & crannies to stash thing which is why my flight case weighs about 12 lbs!

Two headsets, flight guide and kneeboard will fit comfortably in it.

[Circuit Basher]

Of course, there is the deluxe solution to the problem, which is the Tescos 'Bag for Life' at 10p.

[Mrs CB always hates me referring to the fact that *my* Bag for Life costs an awful lot more!! ]