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[Dubmatix]

I'm sure i'm not the only one to consider taking a small boat away on a trip to while away an evening or two.

I am thinking of taking one on a trip but will be flying back (internal flight within the UK).   Is this even possible with LIPOs? My plan at this time of year would be doing a bit of flatting and filling some small dings in the hull so i could leave it without rc gear in it, and pack it in my hold luggage.   But if i want to do similar later on when the evenings are lighter and sailing is an option, do airlines mind rc batteries? (i have NiMHs too i could take those instead).

Any tips or advice would be most useful!

Also, any clubs near Dumbarton?

Cheers

John

[ballastanksian]

Get in touch with your preferred airline and explain to them what you are thinking of doing. That laptops etc are allowed on aircraft ( in hold luggage currently) and many of these use Lithium Ion batteries. Use terms that will help you explain what you are planning to carry, i'e, like a lap top battery, as the airline staff can readily comprehend this.

I am not suggesting that airline staff are daft, but model boats to many will either be sailing ships (why would those need batteries?) or speedboats (don't they have petrol engines?)

Have a good time away:O)

[tigertiger]

If it is internal to UK.
I would send the boat ahead, to my hotel, using courier. It would probably work out cheaper, as well as a lot less hassle.

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Yes, and no,...But can be done. 

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf