[wisb] Re: RFI: transporting scopes on airplanes
- From: <jmotquin@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, hopmoon@xxxxxxxxxx, korducki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 1:30:48 +0000
Like Mark,I also carry a scope and bins on a plane. Whether in the overhead or
under the seat in front of me, they are fine. I typically check the tripod to
avoid any headaches. I'm the travler who's always singled out for the gate
screening. Sibley's in the backpacck is always a must to validate my pasttime.
Jon Motquin
Freedom, Outagamie Co.
---- korducki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I carry my scope and binoculars on in a backpack or small duffel bag. Putting
> them in their case if you have one helps too. They have always been fine in
> the overhead. The last few times I brought my tripod I carried on. In my
> earlier trips I always put the tripod in a suitcase protected by clothes.
> Having the backpack and tripod as carry on items has worked fine without a
> hassle. I know shortly after 911 a birding friend was not allowed to carry on
> a tripod because it could be used "like a club". Fortunately I haven't heard
> of any recent nonsense.
> Mark Korducki, New Berlin
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sender: wisbirdn-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:24:10
> To: Wisbirdn<wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: hopmoon@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [wisb] RFI: transporting scopes on airplanes
>
> I am taking a birding trip to Texas later this month. I know that my scope
> would be invaluable on the trip, but I am wary of risking it on the plane
> flight. What advice do people have on carrying scopes on airplanes?
> Obviously I could carry the scope as a carry-on, but what about the tripod?
> Should I put the scope in the overhead or under the seat? Any tips would be
> much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jym Mooney, Milwaukee
>
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