I've committed to come to Subfest 2026 in Georgia (a long way for me from Seattle). I'm building a model that is 44" long but I have designed it to come apart in sections. My current plan is to put it in a carry on hard case so that it never leaves my immediate vicinity. It's a scale model and pretty fragile. Since RC subs tend to look like a pipe bomb, I (and my wife especially) is worried we will have a lot of trouble with it at the airport.
I would love to hear some feedback from anyone with experience with taking RC subs on a commercial flight. Any top tips?
I'm also a little worried about bringing tools etc, I won't have much space to bring all the tools I would like. My model uses a gas backup ballast system. I know I can't bring any cans of propel or duster gas so hopefully I can find some near the event.
Jason
I would love to hear some feedback from anyone with experience with taking RC subs on a commercial flight. Any top tips?
I'm also a little worried about bringing tools etc, I won't have much space to bring all the tools I would like. My model uses a gas backup ballast system. I know I can't bring any cans of propel or duster gas so hopefully I can find some near the event.
Jason