Subs on a plane, Any top tips?

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  • Schmitty1944
    Lieutenant Commander

    • Mar 2021
    • 149
    #1

    Subs on a plane, Any top tips?

    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
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    • SubSteve
      Lieutenant Commander

      • Apr 2022
      • 134
      #2
      Hey Jason, it'll be great to see you in Georgia! Hopefully Steve Mayou will chime in. He has a small sub in a small hard rifle case with pluck-foam that has logged a lot of miles. While not carry-on it does provide a tough package. I saw him in Bellevue at the tug regatta last weekend. Don't worry too much about tools, I bring enough to fix most anything including spare parts. Anything else you need that can't be transported, send me a list as I am driving over from Dallas.
      Last edited by SubSteve; Today, 12:53 PM.

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        • Fishb0y
          Lieutenant Commander

          • Jul 2023
          • 159
          #3
          I’ll post some photos later, but like Steve mentioned, I picked up a couple of hard-sided rifle cases. When I check in, I just tell the ticketing agents they contain electronics, and I’ve never had an issue.

          The biggest hassle is trying to find the case after I land. Alaska always seems to make me hunt for it when we get back to Seattle because it’s in a gun case.

          My 212 uses NiMH batteries, so I leave those in the case. My Collins uses a LiPo battery, so I keep that in my carry-on along with my radio.
          Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.

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            • SubSteve
              Lieutenant Commander

              • Apr 2022
              • 134
              #4
              Forgot the lost luggage issue, throw an air-tag or equivalent in the case. Saved me when they said my suitcase, containing a pistol, was "missing".

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