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RcBro · 04-29-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CRSMacgyver

I fly with mine on a regular basis. I never check it. Make sure you don't have any tools over 7", you batteries have the contacts taped over, and no drill bits, etc.

We went through security to and from Phoenix this past weekend with no issues. They open my bags, swab for explosives, and then discuss how cool the trucks are.

Be respectful and nice to the TSA agents and they have always been the same back to me.

Oh yeah, and I make sure to tell the TSA agent at the scanner that I have an rc car and parts with me. That way I don't look like I am trying to hide it and they are prepared for it.

That pretty much somes it up, the airports are rather cool about the whole process. When you carry it on, you ensure its safe from being broken.

Crawling Calvin · 04-29-2011, 08:37 PM

I am guessing you guys threw the car in a suitcase and had it as a carry-on instead of being the "one small item" they let you also carry on? I think I am still going to ship the car this time for the second trip due to the fact that I am in Florida 17 days and a checked bag costs as much as shipping the car but for a small trip it is a good idea.

shadowrejects · 07-26-2011, 04:44 PM

Does anybody know if lipo chargers are allowed on carry on?? im leaving tommorow morning and taking my mini e-revo

Charlie-III · 07-27-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowrejects

Does anybody know if lipo chargers are allowed on carry on?? im leaving tommorow morning and taking my mini e-revo

I can't see any issues with a charger in carry on stuff.

unknownhero55 · 07-28-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowrejects

Does anybody know if lipo chargers are allowed on carry on?? im leaving tommorow morning and taking my mini e-revo

chargers are fine i always put my chargers in my carry on. just dont put batteries.

Harvo · 07-28-2011, 06:32 PM

Some of the guys on here said batteries are fine in the carry on as long as you tape up the plug.

xrra_tj · 07-28-2011, 07:12 PM

I always tape the ends of the batteries up and put them in my lipo sack, and they haven't even questioned me about the batteries

RcBro · 07-28-2011, 08:53 PM

Cracks me up they allow the batteries on carry on, but they do.

tj on 37s · 12-03-2012, 01:01 PM

Bump!

What about International flights? I'm flying to Cabo this week and would like to take my wraith.

Olle P · 12-04-2012, 01:14 AM

International or domestic pretty much makes no difference going through airport security.
I did remove the tires from the wheels in preparation of the outbound trip, so that the customs officers (in Iceland) could inspect my wheel weights more easily if required, since I'd arrive very late at night and wanted everything to go smooth.

As it turned out they didn't check my luggage, and on the return trip I left the tires mounted.

JeremyH · 12-04-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tj on 37s

What about International flights? I'm flying to Cabo this week and would like to take my wraith.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

International or domestic pretty much makes no difference going through airport security.

Agreed. I've taken mine through customs twice (into Canada and back into the US) and didn't have any problems. Hell, Canadian customs didn't even ask about my crawler...

theblackmonky · 10-11-2014, 11:38 AM

Ok just went through security . Talked to a guy while I was in line he wanted to see pics then it went through X-ray there was like 5 guys looking and smiling lol never even opened the bag so easy. Wraith with controler in one carry on bag so easy

Crawling Calvin · 10-11-2014, 03:13 PM

I think one thing can be determined from all this:
Make sure your car is clean
You have everything neat and tidy (they just like that in general)
Be nice to your security people
And put your batteries into a fireproof bag!

I ended up flying to Colorado with my mini crawler for a family wedding (glad i brought it even though it didn't crawl much!) and had no issues with security. Sure this was about 6+ months ago but i taped over all the battery connectors and put them into my Lipo bag. Cleaned the car off. Took the batteries out of the transmitter (those were in the LIPO bag too in a separate bag) and just brought along a tire wrench. I had tools but since I flew Southwest I put those into my check-bag and all was well in the end.

Now flying with my Tri-Copter and its support gear is another story I think

12-03-2012, 01:01 PM	#29
tj on 37s Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: westfeild IN Posts: 146	Re: Flying with your crawler Bump! What about International flights? I'm flying to Cabo this week and would like to take my wraith.

12-04-2012, 01:14 AM	#30
Olle P RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,809	Re: Flying with your crawler International or domestic pretty much makes no difference going through airport security. I did remove the tires from the wheels in preparation of the outbound trip, so that the customs officers (in Iceland) could inspect my wheel weights more easily if required, since I'd arrive very late at night and wanted everything to go smooth. As it turned out they didn't check my luggage, and on the return trip I left the tires mounted.

10-11-2014, 11:38 AM	#32
theblackmonky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: charlotte Posts: 119	Re: Flying with your crawler Ok just went through security . Talked to a guy while I was in line he wanted to see pics then it went through X-ray there was like 5 guys looking and smiling lol never even opened the bag so easy. Wraith with controler in one carry on bag so easy

10-11-2014, 03:13 PM	#33
Crawling Calvin RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,927	Re: Flying with your crawler I think one thing can be determined from all this: Make sure your car is clean You have everything neat and tidy (they just like that in general) Be nice to your security people And put your batteries into a fireproof bag! I ended up flying to Colorado with my mini crawler for a family wedding (glad i brought it even though it didn't crawl much!) and had no issues with security. Sure this was about 6+ months ago but i taped over all the battery connectors and put them into my Lipo bag. Cleaned the car off. Took the batteries out of the transmitter (those were in the LIPO bag too in a separate bag) and just brought along a tire wrench. I had tools but since I flew Southwest I put those into my check-bag and all was well in the end. Now flying with my Tri-Copter and its support gear is another story I think

04-29-2011, 08:37 PM	#22
Crawling Calvin RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,927	I am guessing you guys threw the car in a suitcase and had it as a carry-on instead of being the "one small item" they let you also carry on? I think I am still going to ship the car this time for the second trip due to the fact that I am in Florida 17 days and a checked bag costs as much as shipping the car but for a small trip it is a good idea.

07-26-2011, 04:44 PM	#23
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	Does anybody know if lipo chargers are allowed on carry on?? im leaving tommorow morning and taking my mini e-revo

07-28-2011, 06:32 PM	#26
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	Some of the guys on here said batteries are fine in the carry on as long as you tape up the plug.

07-28-2011, 07:12 PM	#27
xrra_tj Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lenoir, nc Posts: 573	I always tape the ends of the batteries up and put them in my lipo sack, and they haven't even questioned me about the batteries

07-28-2011, 08:53 PM	#28
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Cracks me up they allow the batteries on carry on, but they do.

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