Flightbags

Jake123 · May 27th, 2007, 17:06

What flightbags do you guys own? What would you suggest? I would like something large enough to carry enough items. Any suggestions on flash lights also? Xenon verses LED? Im new to this so I would like to get long lasting durable items for school.

Micaoct · May 27th, 2007, 18:01

I've been searching for a flight bag and I came up with: eBay Motors: Avccomm Duffle Style Flight Bag-NEW (item 180123075300 end time Jun-01-07 10:38:03 PDT)

Looks small and light enough. Im not sure yet though still looking.

What date are you leaving for the summer, I think I'll leave early 2nd and arrive on the 3rd. Gonna be a long drive. Are you going to stay in the dorms for the summer housing? What type of stuff are you going to bring? I still haven't started packing.

MrLeisure757 · May 27th, 2007, 18:17

I would suggest something not too large. A cheap, lightweight bag works. You'll be carrying it around a lot so the weight and bulk is important. No need to spend lots of money either. You could just use a normal smaller duffle or even a backpack.

As for the flashlight, anything works. I have just a small flashlight the size of a pen for inside the cockpit and a larger one for pre-flight. Again, no need to spend lots of money. Something basic will work just fine.

Enjoy the nice weather when you get there while it lasts, it won't be around for very long come September...I'm absolutely dreading another winter there.

JaceTheAce · May 27th, 2007, 22:11

Umm, excuse me, aren't they called flightbeygs?

MrLeisure757 · May 27th, 2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Umm, excuse me, aren't they called flightbeygs?

Shhh...they don't know that yet.....

RyosukeFC · May 28th, 2007, 01:56

I would say get as big of a flightbag as you can. This is because you'll more than likely need to carry a lot of crap out to the airport.

Normally this would include, Training Course Outline, a copy of UND policies & procedures (both in a green binder), and a UND ID badge (must be displayed on your outer clothing in its own holder). Also your headset, logbook, checklist & aircraft POH. Anything else needed to plan the particular flight including charts, plotter, E6B, AFD, FAR/AIM, aircraft standardization manual (another green binder), a hood or foggles and approach plates and enroute charts (for IFR), flashlights (for night ops), etc. During cold weather you're also required to have a winter coat/hat/gloves & boots. It's better to bring everything you can think of out to the airport rather than risk cancelling the flight due to not having a required item (been there, done that).

It is annoying to lug all that crap around with you so what I like to do is leave a bunch of my stuff in my flight instructor's office and only take out to the airplane the bare essentials for doing the flight safely.

Anyway mine is an older version of this sporty's flight gear bag:

Snickersnwa · May 28th, 2007, 02:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Umm, excuse me, aren't they called flightbeygs?

Your point?!

JaceTheAce · May 28th, 2007, 02:24

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Originally Posted by Snickersnwa

Your point?!

StrangerDejaVu · May 28th, 2007, 16:35

I used a bag like the one Micaoct linked through my training career here. I found it to be pretty much the perfect size. It held everything Ryosuke mentioned (minus the FAR/AIM) - it was full, but it all fit! I feel sorry for those who carry around the monster Jeppessen bags everywhere, they look uncomfortable.

TXaviator · May 29th, 2007, 20:57

i have a fairly big jepp bag

its fits everything, but its way too bulky.

carrying the TCO in the airplane is totally stupid and unneccessary too (yes, i know its required)

kneeboard, license, medical, headset.

should be all you need for a flight.

undsioux1 · May 29th, 2007, 21:13

A buddy of mine never bought a flight bag until he became an instructor, only used his backpack. One of my private students that finished up this past month also used a backpack. Dont worry bout the type of bag you get, just something that will hold a few items that have been mentioned before.

Stinger · May 29th, 2007, 21:25

I was one of the students who rocked the backpack every day.

JaceTheAce · May 29th, 2007, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXaviator

carrying the TCO in the airplane is totally stupid and unneccessary too (yes, i know its required)

The UND TCO is not required to carry by the FARs so I never did. The only time I had it was when I dragged myself to a ground briefing with coffee in hand.

UAL747400 · May 29th, 2007, 22:40

You do have to carry the policies and procedures though.

TXaviator · May 30th, 2007, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

The UND TCO is not required to carry by the FARs so I never did. The only time I had it was when I dragged myself to a ground briefing with coffee in hand.

carrying the TCO on board is a UND SOP which is in essence an extension of the FARs

so you must carry it like the other required documents, even though its totally stupid and a waste of space.

TXaviator · May 30th, 2007, 00:31

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

You do have to carry the policies and procedures though.

ok back up, yeah P&P is what i meant... but its in my TCO so im not going to take it out to go fly every time, i have to lug that bulky binder around instead.

/random new icon use

May 27th, 2007, 17:06	#1
Jake123 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Flightbags What flightbags do you guys own? What would you suggest? I would like something large enough to carry enough items. Any suggestions on flash lights also? Xenon verses LED? Im new to this so I would like to get long lasting durable items for school.

May 27th, 2007, 18:01	#2
Micaoct Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KGFK/KPDX Posts: 295	Re: Flightbags I've been searching for a flight bag and I came up with: eBay Motors: Avccomm Duffle Style Flight Bag-NEW (item 180123075300 end time Jun-01-07 10:38:03 PDT) Looks small and light enough. Im not sure yet though still looking. What date are you leaving for the summer, I think I'll leave early 2nd and arrive on the 3rd. Gonna be a long drive. Are you going to stay in the dorms for the summer housing? What type of stuff are you going to bring? I still haven't started packing.

May 27th, 2007, 18:17	#3
MrLeisure757 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 751	Re: Flightbags I would suggest something not too large. A cheap, lightweight bag works. You'll be carrying it around a lot so the weight and bulk is important. No need to spend lots of money either. You could just use a normal smaller duffle or even a backpack. As for the flashlight, anything works. I have just a small flashlight the size of a pen for inside the cockpit and a larger one for pre-flight. Again, no need to spend lots of money. Something basic will work just fine. Enjoy the nice weather when you get there while it lasts, it won't be around for very long come September...I'm absolutely dreading another winter there.

May 27th, 2007, 22:11	#4
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Most of the time in the air Posts: 7,347	Re: Flightbags Umm, excuse me, aren't they called flightbeygs? __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan." Free The Grapes!

May 28th, 2007, 01:56	#6
RyosukeFC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: KTTD/KGFK Posts: 107	Re: Flightbags I would say get as big of a flightbag as you can. This is because you'll more than likely need to carry a lot of crap out to the airport. Normally this would include, Training Course Outline, a copy of UND policies & procedures (both in a green binder), and a UND ID badge (must be displayed on your outer clothing in its own holder). Also your headset, logbook, checklist & aircraft POH. Anything else needed to plan the particular flight including charts, plotter, E6B, AFD, FAR/AIM, aircraft standardization manual (another green binder), a hood or foggles and approach plates and enroute charts (for IFR), flashlights (for night ops), etc. During cold weather you're also required to have a winter coat/hat/gloves & boots. It's better to bring everything you can think of out to the airport rather than risk cancelling the flight due to not having a required item (been there, done that). It is annoying to lug all that crap around with you so what I like to do is leave a bunch of my stuff in my flight instructor's office and only take out to the airplane the bare essentials for doing the flight safely. Anyway mine is an older version of this sporty's flight gear bag:

May 28th, 2007, 16:35	#9
StrangerDejaVu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KGFK/KSJC Posts: 125	Re: Flightbags I used a bag like the one Micaoct linked through my training career here. I found it to be pretty much the perfect size. It held everything Ryosuke mentioned (minus the FAR/AIM) - it was full, but it all fit! I feel sorry for those who carry around the monster Jeppessen bags everywhere, they look uncomfortable.

May 29th, 2007, 20:57	#10
TXaviator Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX / Grand Forks, ND Posts: 2,147	Re: Flightbags i have a fairly big jepp bag its fits everything, but its way too bulky. carrying the TCO in the airplane is totally stupid and unneccessary too (yes, i know its required) kneeboard, license, medical, headset. should be all you need for a flight. __________________ CPL AMEL-I 194 TT / 25 ME ...and a pulse.

May 29th, 2007, 21:13	#11
undsioux1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 88	Re: Flightbags A buddy of mine never bought a flight bag until he became an instructor, only used his backpack. One of my private students that finished up this past month also used a backpack. Dont worry bout the type of bag you get, just something that will hold a few items that have been mentioned before.

May 29th, 2007, 21:25	#12
Stinger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montana/UND Posts: 415	Re: Flightbags I was one of the students who rocked the backpack every day. __________________ Air Traffic Controller's motto----If the clouds are low and thick, pick up the phone and call in sick.

May 29th, 2007, 22:40	#14
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Re: Flightbags You do have to carry the policies and procedures though. __________________

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