time for a new flight case!

[F9 A319]

I have had a Tumi for 12 years, it looks new still. It has a life time warrenty so when the little wheels wear out once a year they send me new ones for free. I spent like $400 for it but I like to buy the right item once and keep it as opposed to replacing it every couple of years.

 

[Huskyfan]

So, of all the cases you guys have experience with, which one do you like better? Scott, Coyote, or Jepp?

I'm on my second Jeppesen bag. The handle broke on my first and they sent me new one. The second handle broke as well.

I rigged it with a "home-made" handle from the hardware store. It works for now, but I will never by a Jeppesen bag again.

 

[YeOldeProp]

A couple of years ago I got a Korchmar bag (spelling may not be right...it's up in the pilot office right now). Ran a search on the web and found one that was equal to some of the Scott bags and went for about $50 cheaper. Good leather, still in good shape, have plenty of room still and it works in the 737 just fine. Good luck...

 

[Cloudroller]

I emailed those guys. They never responded....well I got an automated response that said they will be in touch. They never were.

Guess I'll buy the Scott.

Almost the same thing happened to me, but they responded after I bought the Scott. Has anyone put the Skid Plates on their scott bag?

 

[GuppyWN]

I second the Korchamar? 9 years and counting.

Gup

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

Scotts leather ROUND-TOP..hands down: Thirty years use, over twenty-five thousand hours and the bag is still good!

 

[twepilot]

based on your profile it must have been a hand-me down.

RV

 

[wscrj]

A FedEx guy runs a site:

www.peripatetictravel.com

Free shipping....

 

[regionalcap]

You can't beat this price.
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=535&item=333823&prDeTab=2#A

Jeppesen sucks by the way.

 

[SKYW Pilot]

Ya... I went with the Scott and it's been great so far!! I didn't bother getting the skid plate, but my bag doesn't drag off my roller board so I shouldn't need them.

 

[pipe]

Talk to Anil in Mumbai, he has a shop at the Oberi hotel. Can't remember his website but his email is [email protected]. Great bag and think it is around 100 or 120. Plus engraved name plates. Not sure what shipping will cost you, but send him an email and he will get you his website. A lot of NWA and DAL guys get bags from him! LOA

Doesn't Anil have trouble sleeping at night after turning his neighbors' great-grandfather into a pubs kit for some yankee?

PIPE

 

[Captain X]

FWIW, I ended up procrastinating long enough on buying a bag that the Coyote Guys and I met up. Seems they were transferring the website form one server to another or something.

Anyhow, bought one of their bags. Wouldn't go any other way -- except an EFB -- this thing is bulletproof.

 

[Hvy]

Anyone know where to get a good flight case? Who is the best Scott leather? looking for something nice that fits well in the 737. Thanks

Last week in SMF I saw a SWA F/O with what could very well be the most hideous flight bag in aviation history. It was constructed out of shiny aluminum treadplate just like the tool boxes you see in the back of pickup trucks. The thing will probably last forever but geez was it ugly. I had to suppress a laugh & comment as he strode by with that thing.

 

[wscrj]

He's not the only one with a diamond plate kit....

I've actually seen a few.

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

Is that because you fly the arrivals as printed by LIDO, miss a bunch of crossing restrictions, and get your certificate suspended? That way, you won't need a bag?

When I was with JetBlue, we went with LIDO for awhile. LIDO was HORRIBLE! We finally went back to Jepp when the cost of fines outweighed the higher cost for Jepp...

Get LIDO and you won't need one... :uzi: LIDO

 

[stillflyn]

Is that because you fly the arrivals as printed by LIDO, miss a bunch of crossing restrictions, and get your certificate suspended? That way, you won't need a bag?

When I was with JetBlue, we went with LIDO for awhile. LIDO was HORRIBLE! We finally went back to Jepp when the cost of fines outweighed the higher cost for Jepp...

Who did you leave JB for. I took a recall to UAL from JB. I remember those LIDO.... they were bad. I guess they switched back to Jepp.

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

I got hired at Southwest. I liked JB, but as much as I hate to say it after flying there for a year and a half, I don't think they're going to last on their own. They're just doing everything they said they wouldn't do, and their performance shows it. I do wish them well, because I do still have a lot of friends there. But unless they make some drastic changes, there will be big problems.

Anyway, Back on topic. Lidos suck!

Who did you leave JB for. I took a recall to UAL from JB. I remember those LIDO.... they were bad. I guess they switched back to Jepp.

 

[flynryan15]

Go with the Coyote Works great product!!! Pm me and I will give you the 2 owners numbers if you are interested. Also they have a return policy for newhires that washout of XJT and rumor has it you can save money on those bags.

 

[Max Powers]

Go with the Coyote Works great product!!! Pm me and I will give you the 2 owners numbers if you are interested. Also they have a return policy for newhires that washout of XJT and rumor has it you can save money on those bags.

Great just what I need a Jinxed bag...I hope that isn't trure

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

based on your profile it must have been a hand-me down.

RV

Very perceptive...that is exactly what it is. I feel like I am using a bag that should belong in the Air & Space Museum. I use it with pride.