Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Dubmatix on March 23, 2017, 09:07:06 pm
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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
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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)
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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.
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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