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09-14-2009, 10:46 PM | #41 (permalink) |
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No problems these days they will just pull you aside and ask a few silly question to see if your legit. I recently got back from a trip with no issues. Here is how I packed my Trex500. Carry on suitcase with Trex500,three 2500mah 6cells pack,TX,chargers and clothes.
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10-21-2009, 07:34 AM | #43 (permalink) |
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Last July flew to Nebraska for a dealer show. I took with me about 8 lipo's in my laptop bag. All were packaged from 800 mah to 5000 6S. I was pulled to the side, each battery was examined, my carry on luggage was swabbed, and then I was on my way.
Since every TSA person doesn't know all the rules, I had a print out of the wh limit and gram limit and how it was calculated, being prepared to have the discussion. All went fine. |
10-21-2009, 10:06 AM | #44 (permalink) |
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Interesting thread, I am about to travel from Orlando back to The Bahamas with 3 new 6s 5000 packs, seems like I'll be okay.
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10-21-2009, 10:44 AM | #45 (permalink) |
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I just got back from NE and didn't have any issues. When I went through security, I took the lipos (3 2500's and 2 800's) out of my carry-on backpack and put them in a seperate tray to go through x-ray on 2 of the passes through security. I didn't even bother doing that on the last time through and didn't get any special attention.
Just make sure you put each lipo in its own plastic bag. It is required and not a bad idea to prevent anything from accidentally shorting. I had a T-500 & T-250 in checked baggage and as near as I could tell, it wasn't inspected. I had my Tx checked, as well. It didn't fare too well on the journey. The TH switch broke off. To top it all off, I didn't even get to fly when I was back there because the weather sucked too bad! |
10-22-2009, 10:12 PM | #46 (permalink) | |
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But it MAY be fine.
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10-23-2009, 03:50 PM | #47 (permalink) | |
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I thought of this too but I have 3 others traveling with me. Its me, my wife and two sons each is allowed a carry on. |
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10-24-2009, 12:52 AM | #48 (permalink) |
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after seeing the chart on the first page, I'm just glad to see they do allow pacemakers and other implanted medical devices... it would really suck you had to check those. Though you are required to check your personal mobility device... sooo... I guess no midflight segway trips to the bathroom?
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10-24-2009, 09:25 AM | #49 (permalink) |
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UPDATE: I just went through TSA Screening (I am writing this as I wait for my flight) with 3 6s 5000mah packs and 3 3s 850mah packs in three separate carry on's. The all were packed in the original packaging and in LIPO Safe bags. As suspected they pulled me aside and asked me a few questions, took a look at them and then started to ask me about heli's He chatted with me for about 5 minutes and then sent me on my way. Hey, he may be a future Helifreak!
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