Coyote Works flight kit

[emb120driver]

Hey everybody,

Has anyone had any experience with this flight kit (specifically on the 737)? I am trying to decide between this one and a Scott Bag. The steel skid plates are very appealing to me.

http://www.coyoteworks.net/Home_Page.php

 

[Lear70]

I can't imagine why a flight case is worth $310 plus shipping when you can get one from Office Max for $40 bucks.

If their products ever go on at least a 50% off sale, let me know. Hell, my leather/nylon bag has lasted since Christmas of 2000 and is still holding together and was $125.

 

[flyguy81]

I have one and it's great. Lifetime warranty....office depot (no lifetime warranty). If anything breaks, call them and they'll fix it. Skid plates are nice and bag is good quality. They have some for sale in some pilot shops like stop over store in MSP right next to a scott's bag so you can look the 2 over and see what the differences are.

 

[NuGuy]

Heyas,

Why not go with one of those uber dewdz backpacks? They're all the rage...I also have some Oakleys, an iPod and some hair gel for sale, too.

My cousin can do the frosting on your new spiked doo, if you are interested.

Nu

 

[Guinness Girl]

I have the entire Coyote Works flight kit (bag, binders) and I can easily say it is the best bag I have ever owned. Having previously destroyed 3 other flight bags over the years I can truly say this one seems indistructable. Also, the customer service is excellent. Although I have no experience with it on a 737 I highly recommend it.

 

[bugchaser]

Have had mine for about two years and love it. Fits fine in the 73. Should be the last bag I have to buy.

 

[Scrapdog]

Hey everybody,

Has anyone had any experience with this flight kit (specifically on the 737)? I am trying to decide between this one and a Scott Bag. The steel skid plates are very appealing to me.

http://www.coyoteworks.net/Home_Page.php

I second what everyone else says. They're pricey, but I wanted one bag the rest of my life. You get what you pay for. Outstanding product and fits perfect on the 737.

 

[sleeves]

Hey everybody,

The steel skid plates are very appealing to me.

I got in a 737 a couple of months ago and found 7 C/B heads busted off behind the fo's seat. The C/B were right where a bag would have hit the panel while being taken out.

If you get this bag be very carefull putting it in and out of the cockpit.

 

[Captain X]

I got in a 737 a couple of months ago and found 7 C/B heads busted off behind the fo's seat. The C/B were right where a bag would have hit the panel while being taken out.

If you get this bag be very carefull putting it in and out of the cockpit.

That would pretty much go for any bag on either side. That, to me, is a design flaw in the airplane and not the bags that go in there.

But yes, one should be careful removing and placing one's bag in the box.

Back to the topic. I have the Coyote Works standard bag with the skid plates. It is awesome. Sturdiest bag I've ever owned.

They did talk me out of getting the saddle style bag which I'm glad they did b/c on the 737 (300 especially) that handle would probably get chewed up by seat adjustment levers, etc.

 

[Inconceivable]

What happened to the Purdy leather bags? I bought one back in '99 and will probably be using it another 20 years--I bought one for my wife a few weeks ago and it is a POS--poor quality leather, poor finish, repositioned insides that means you can either have glasses case #2 or the maglite, but not both (if you want the lid to close)...wtf?

 

[PHXFLYR]

Look at the leather flight bag offered by crewgear.com. Leather rapped around a steal frame. Skid plates along the bottom and $100 less than Scotts or Coyote Works. Fits well in the 737,wears like iron.

PHXFLYR

 

[SKLJ]

They did talk me out of getting the saddle style bag which I'm glad they did b/c on the 737 (300 especially) that handle would probably get chewed up by seat adjustment levers, etc.

They did the exact same for me. Like you, I am very glad I took their advice. Great bag.

 

[Guinness Girl]

What happened to the Purdy leather bags? I bought one back in '99 and will probably be using it another 20 years--I bought one for my wife a few weeks ago and it is a POS--poor quality leather, poor finish, repositioned insides that means you can either have glasses case #2 or the maglite, but not both (if you want the lid to close)...wtf?

I totally agree with you. I had bought a Purdy leather bag after hearing great things about it, but it died on me after about two years. Huge POS and waste of money.

 

[Lear70]

I've had my PNS kit back for 7 years now, dad bought it for me when I upgraded on the 727.

It's getting a little long in the tooth so I was shopping for a new one. It was the leather/nylon mix, great quality, just looking really beat up in the leather part these days and sagging in one corner.

The new ones aren't made with the same materials, I think they skimp a lot these days. But I'm not paying $300 bucks for a freaking bag I only use at work...

 

[Pocono Pilot]

Do you have to pay for your own flight bags at CAL?

We got ours free the first day of class at ExpressJet.

I think most airlines give them to new hires.

 

[Lear70]

Do you have to pay for your own flight bags at CAL?

We got ours free the first day of class at ExpressJet.

Well, considering what you pay your new-hires, I'm surprised they don't pay for housing the entire first year, 24/7 per diem, as well as the cost of ALL uniforms, dry cleaning, and luggage, including your suitcase.

I mean... it's the LEAST they could do since you're entering indentured servitude for a few years until you upgrade...

 

[Booker]

Well, considering what you pay your new-hires, I'm surprised they don't pay for housing the entire first year, 24/7 per diem, as well as the cost of ALL uniforms, dry cleaning, and luggage, including your suitcase.

Methinks Pocono is just stirring the pot. Otherwise I need to file a pay claim.

 

[Lear70]

Pocono is always stirring the pot.

I just like to stir back without feeding the troll...

 

[Captain X]

Do you have to pay for your own flight bags at CAL?

We got ours free the first day of class at ExpressJet.

I think most airlines give them to new hires.

Does XJT even still do this? Don't think so.

The last time I was around an XJT new-hire class the Coyote Works guys were there pimping their wares vs. "going out and buying a Scott or Office Depot special."

 

[Booker]

I just like to stir back without feeding the troll...

That's kind of what I figured. :beer:

 

[Cardinal]

My Coyote bag just showed was on the doorstep when I finished a trip today. The thing is awesome - lots of leather, really built, and the skidplates are muy tactical. I'm in love. My Office Depot nylon racer finally gets a rest. I will give credit where credit is due - the nylon el cheapo (American Luggage branded) survived 5 years of commuter life without ever going AOG.

 

[sleeves]

That would pretty much go for any bag on either side. That, to me, is a design flaw in the airplane and not the bags that go in there.

But yes, one should be careful removing and placing one's bag in the box.

With a leather bag, the leather would give a little. Metal does not give.

 

[Pocono Pilot]

dad bought it for me when I upgraded on the 727.

Dad bought it for you huh? LOL

It must be nice to have dad pay for everything. Some of us aren't as lucky.

 

[mushroom]

Aside from the skid plates (if you buy them), what's the diff between a Coyote Works "saddle" flight case and a Scott jumbo bag? I have a Scott bag and the Coyote one looks identical, including being about the same price. And the bags are both "crafted by hand in Texas." What, did some disgruntled Scott employee start their own company? I had never even heard of Coyote bags before reading this thread.

 

[Lear70]

Dad bought it for you huh? LOL

It must be nice to have dad pay for everything. Some of us aren't as lucky.

But, how is that any different from your SUGAR daddy buying you everything?

Oh yeah, that's right, you have to be on your knees a lot of the time. Silly me... I knew that.

Gotta run and pay the bills for this month... including the Student Loan. Down to less than $5,000; when we get a REAL signing bonus out of the company next negotiating round, I can just pay it off!

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Aside from the skid plates (if you buy them), what's the diff between a Coyote Works "saddle" flight case and a Scott jumbo bag? I have a Scott bag and the Coyote one looks identical, including being about the same price. And the bags are both "crafted by hand in Texas." What, did some disgruntled Scott employee start their own company? I had never even heard of Coyote bags before reading this thread.

The two guys who own the company are XJT FO's. They have contracts to replace all our company in aircraft binders as well as contracts with many other companies to do the same. SWA and CAL come to mind. Nice guys and I wish them the best. Just two guys who started a company in their garage. They now have a couple employees.

 

[flynryan15]

Main difference is the coyote bag is all leather and carbon composite were other bags are leather over pressed cardboard. The composite makes it much stronger and durable.

I have one and it is great, the selling point for me is whe you lift it the top doesn't bow at all..Its built like a tank. I definitely suggest the stainless steel kick plates they handle the curbs well..

Oh yeah and the binders are great too!!

 

[begsby]

How heavy is the bag with all the equipment and the metal plates? Ouch my back!!

 

[vtwo]

Do you have to pay for your own flight bags at CAL?

We got ours free the first day of class at ExpressJet.

I think most airlines give them to new hires.

No I think you are wrong.
I think only airlines that don't pay enough for you to buy a 300 bag. or want the right to search your (their) bag at will.
my .02 cents

 

[get2flyin]

But, how is that any different from your SUGAR daddy buying you everything?

Oh yeah, that's right, you have to be on your knees a lot of the time. Silly me... I knew that.

Gotta run and pay the bills for this month... including the Student Loan. Down to less than $5,000; when we get a REAL signing bonus out of the company next negotiating round, I can just pay it off!

Ouch...somebody needs a hug.