I need a Flight bag...

[cj610]

Where can I get a cheap flightbag. I don't want to spend much on one now because I want to shop around and get one I like. I need one quick. Thats why I don't want to spend alot of money and end up w. something I don't like. What do you guys carry? What are some of its positive features?

CJ610

 

[FL000]

Get the $50 Sparco standard catalog case from Office Depot, Staples, etc. Mine has lasted 3 years to date with no sign of letting up. Nice features include inside wall compartments, front and back outside pockets, and the fact that it is such a POS that I can put stickers all over it, and that I don't have to worry about it getting all busted up.

Sparco POS catalog case

 

[fLYbUDDY]

Jeppesen makes some nice bags. I got the navigator (i think) and it works great. Very durable and lots of room. Also has detachable sections, which were great for organizing things. But the student pilot one looks good for the price. Here's the link for jepps http://www.jeppesen.com/wlcs/applic...t_category_id=PS&wlcs_catalog_category_id=PS6

 

[cj610]

flightbag

FL000,

Thanks for suggestion of going to offic max. I got a "Heritage"catalog case for $29.95. Perfect for what I need it for. I know its been a while since I made that post/your reply. I made it the day before I was heading out to the sim in MSP. I havn't had a chace to get back on and tell you about my cheap find. I even had my new case antiqed...I checked it as luggage on my Northwest flight. They beat the crap out of it and gave it a good weathered look.

 

[FL000]

I'll have to check that one out next time I need one. Don't know when that will be, though. 3.5 years for $39.00 and still going strong.

 

[chawbein]

I use a bookbag (over the shoulder, about the size of a briefcase), like you see all the frat-boys carrying around campus.

 

[maxcackel]

Yes I like the look on the captain's face when he ask's me where I got that flight bag and tell him "Office Max 29.95!!"

 

[troyzohner]

I use a sportys dual headset bag for my recreational flying. With only one headset in it, it holds several charts, approach plates, flashlight ,logbook, sunglasses, flight computer, and a few other necessary goodies. I got mine in 1995 for $29.99 i bleieve. I dont think the price changed though. Also good deals on spotless used bags can be found on ebay. Also some close outs and liquidated new flight bags for a steal can be found if you look.

 

[Green Banana]

Another vote for the catalog case!!!!!!
The only choice of the Airline Pilot. Unless you are one of those Ray-Ban, Sporty's, AOPA, Flying, license plate AV8OR, I live and breath to fly a cessna, I even use a Pilot pen, guys.
I have had mine 6 yrs with 4 yrs of daily line flying. It is about to blow through the bottom though.

And before your reply to this,

RELAX FRANCIS.

ALOHA