RJ FO laptop hassle

[FishandFly]

1. Is it possible to fit one in your flight kit?

2. Anyone use the Scott Leather laptop sleeve?

3. Does the 8" Scott Leather Jumbo Flight Case fit in the CRJ or do you need the 7"?


Thanks

 

[Twotter76]

1. Sure it is - I carry mine in my flight case all the time. Fits in there nicely between my jepps and my FCM. I have a standard size flight case. Nothing special.

2. Nope - at least not me.

3. Since I dont use either I couldnt tell you.

Being a very new RJ guy I can honestly say that I could not live without having my laptop with me on the plane. Too bad I cant browse the internet at 350 - that would rock.

 

[701EV]

I have the Scott 8 inch roll top and it fits fine in the CRJ.

701EV

 

[FishandFly]

Thanks alot guys!

 

[Looking4Traffic]

Another option:

I used to keep my laptop in a soft sleeve inside a smaller bag that I carry. The bag was crushed in an RJ overhead bin while commuting home and the screen was fractured.

Now I have a Pelican hardshell case which I carry separately. It fits nicely on the floor of the crew coat rack and is indestructible. The case comes with foam you can trip to your laptop's specs so it fits real snug and is protected on all sides.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

I put the laptop in my PNT bag, layered between clothes, then use the CRJ overhead bin with a small padlock on the PNT zippers.

Any concerns?

 

[N813CA]

Rez O. Lewshun


I would be concerned. I know of a captain that had his leather coat stolen from the first overhead. It is not worth it. I am able to fit it in my flight bag.

 

[Tram]

Being a very new RJ guy I can honestly say that I could not live without having my laptop with me on the plane. Too bad I cant browse the internet at 350 - that would rock.

Heh... Those RJ's must be a biatch to fly..

I know, I know, it's an ooollddd post, but man.. I wish I could whip out a laptop while flying..

 

[SkyBoy1981]

Why would anyone even read threads this old?

 

[Tram]

Magic of the search function....

 

[PacoPollo]

How can new Regional FO's can afford a lap-top??

 

[wmuflyguy]

18 month 0% financing at Best Buy. They offer it every other month or so.

 

[bailout]

18 month 0% financing at Best Buy.

Yea, because after 18 months dont all F/Os become Captains and be able to afford it then..!

 

[SkyBoy1981]

How can new Regional FO's can afford a lap-top??

Those of us that don't rack up thousands of dollars in unnecessary credit card debt can afford lots of things...

 

[generaltso]

get that ballistic nylon flight bag. It has plenty of pockets, and plenty of storage room inside. I carry jepps, flight manuals, a small pharmacy, a headset, palm, snacks, and my laptop still fits. I just like having it there, that way you don't have to worry about your bag growing legs and walking away.