Flight cases... what to get and where from?
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One of the nice things about the Jeppesen bags is that the internal binder partitions are particularily strong. So well made are they in fact, that one can slide a clip holster into the parition with a Colt .45 and neatly balance up the bag's imbalance with a box of fifty shells in the other section. (Two binder version.) This is a most useful pilot adjunct when flying in Africa - in case of a forced landing and the requirement for subsequent food provision for survivors, you understand. It defers decsions of a cannabalistic nature.
As for the charts, well, it's been a while but one seems to notice that Aerad have copied much of what was good about Jeppesen, such as minima on the same chart instead of requiring one to throw books around the cockpit in haste in a frantic effort to determine on which green page they might be found. Furthermore, it has been remarked in the past that Jeppesen revisions have been somewhat more up to date than Aerad. Still, once again and of course, in balance, O Prismatic One, one must concede your point.
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Yes, the revisions......very vital! I mean the hills do move around a lot, and airports go up or down all of about 2' (didn't Gatwick change from 198'?), and ILS frequencies can change (almost never). I know aprons and taxiways get built, but no airport needs such regular revisions, especially never visited ones when you see what the revision is all about! And those interminable SIDS/STARS- I've come to the conclusion it's a mark of respect for some airports to have about 30+ pages of overcomplicated SID/STAR procedures- like comparing annual passenger numbers with each other. Gatwick procedures seem slightly bizarre- I wonder how some pilots from certain continents on first visits cope!
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Don't use a specialist 'Flying Supplier', the identical bags made by the same company are sold for half the price in high st stores. My good bag is from Argos and has lasted 10 years, my cheapy was from Argos as well and is going strong at 5 years. (One for professional and one for private)
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One of the nice things about the Jeppesen bags is that the internal binder partitions are particularily strong. So well made are they in fact, that one can slide a clip holster into the parition with a Colt .45 and neatly balance up the bag's imbalance with a box of fifty shells in the other section.
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Pretty good, but the walks through airports these days are long, and with the stuff you need with you, it stretches your arm! Once you have sampled the delights of a wheelie pilot case, it's not easy to go back to briefcases! At the very least, the luxury of a shoulder strap is needed. So....if you're going to carry a case, a heavy leather monstrosity is not desirable- a soft light case like the Argos jobby is ideal. They also get so much wear and tear being lifted in out out of that little space next to the seat with all the sharp projections. The answer is the cheap Argos soft case until you know exactly what you do want (and can't find!) when you know the space available to you.
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Aaargh, it shouldn't be this complicated - I thought I'd settled on that Jeppesen!
Perhaps you're right there, or maybe I'll borrow one of from Chocks Senior until I know what I'm after.
The answer is the cheap Argos soft case until you know exactly what you do want (and can't find!) when you know the space available to you.
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Don't forget, an old battered case gives you a bit of street cred. Esp with a few stickers like
"If it's not Boeing, I'm not goeing!"
"Sheraton Calcutta"
"4Seasons Montreal"
"Legoland"
"If it's not Boeing, I'm not goeing!"
"Sheraton Calcutta"
"4Seasons Montreal"
"Legoland"
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Well I think he had a similar career to you (based on your posting history) until retired at 55, 3 or 4 years ago, so I'm sure something will fit that bill. 
I think the first slogan you mention would bring some ironic kudos in an A319 too!
I think the first slogan you mention would bring some ironic kudos in an A319 too!
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I got a big leather bag several years ago, but have decided to trade up to something easier to handle. The leather job was too heavy and ended getting full up of crap.
The new one is a 'navigator bag' from www.transmarine.co.uk the yachtie arm of Transair. Lots of pockets and a shoulder strap to give my aching arms a rest.
The new one is a 'navigator bag' from www.transmarine.co.uk the yachtie arm of Transair. Lots of pockets and a shoulder strap to give my aching arms a rest.
