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tail gunner -> your flight box (1/17/2003 7:12:06 AM)

How have you changed your flight box. Is there somthing that makes it better. Is there somthing that you take to the feild that most people don't. Like a Cigar tube. (they hold small screws really good.) :D



BigSkyRCFlyer -> Flight Box (1/17/2003 8:39:29 PM)

Great question! I always carry a small first aid kit, with burn cream (darn hot engines),band aids, alcohol wipes, etc. Seems like some one always ends up getting a burn now and then. They are very small and cost $1.00 at Wal-mart. I use empty film roll tubes for small parts, the cigar tube idea is great! I take Glass Plus Sheet Wipes, to clean off the plane, they work great and save some space.


Any one else? :idea:



tail gunner -> your flight box (1/18/2003 1:30:01 AM)

great idea!! I have to put a first aid kit in mine. By the way I didn't smoke the cigars to get the case.



tail gunner -> your flight box (1/21/2003 3:58:04 AM)

there has to be more ideas out there, come on.



MHawker -> your flight box (1/21/2003 4:07:12 AM)

Tie Straps and Velcro!!!!



tail gunner -> your flight box (1/22/2003 10:54:08 AM)

another Idea instead of carrying large bottles of cleaner get a smaller bottle. less weight. you don't need that much cleaner for a days flying.



TexasAirMedic -> your flight box (1/22/2003 11:10:21 AM)

fyi, don't EVER use "burn cream" on a burn .. it's junk .. find some ice (SOMONE has a cooler there) and apply the ice for a few minutes. When the heat source is removed from the skin, the deeper tissues continue to burn / heat. All the burn cream does is seal in the heat and seal out the air which promotes healing. What you need to do is remove the heat, with cool/cold tap water or ice. All of this of course is for small burns. Those "burn creams" in a first aid kit usually contain a minimal amount of Aloe or Vit E and do nothing for you. The only cream that works is for larger burns is Silvadene and is only available through an MD or ER.

Once you cool it, then loosely wrap it with a clean dry cloth. Okay, done ranting, just wanted to help.



Roby -> your flight box (1/22/2003 6:23:14 PM)

Yes ,my flight box has changed dramatically over the
years. I now carry much less than I used to. At one
time I used to carry a large assortment of support
equipment in a very large flight box. O'ya........if
anyone needed something I was sure to have it.
The hell with this,what a pain lugg'in this stuff around.


For the most part now I just carry:
1 spare prop for whatever I'm flying that day
2 or 3 glo plugs
2 screwdrivers(1 straight, 1 Phillips)
Glo-plug wrench
several hex ball drivers
Glo driver
leather glove ( I flip start)
fuel
radio

If I'm flying my glider that day , I carry even less.

How much does one need ?
Usually the only time I get stuck is when I'm flying alone
and my glo driver go's dead.(this of course , doesn't apply
to the glider)


Regards
Roby



Scorch -> your flight box (2/1/2003 12:32:18 AM)

I'm interested in building a new flight box and am interested to see what y'all use. Please post photos of your flight box for all of us to enjoy/copy

Thanks!



Tattoo -> your flight box (2/1/2003 1:13:10 AM)

I have a tool box in the car with all the spare junk I don't need unless something breaks. 90% of my flying afternoons this is all I need and lug out to the flightline.:)

[img]http://members.cox.net/spad/pics/flightbox2.jpg[/img]



tail gunner -> your flight box (2/1/2003 11:41:20 AM)

another idea is if your battery is enclosed and you cant charge back through your power panel is to run wires out from the battery trough the air vent and crimp a tab on the end. Just make sure that they don't though. It will discharge your battery and cause sparks. Don't ask about the sparks."



TexasAirMedic -> your flight box (2/1/2003 11:45:46 AM)

or you can do this (note the additional mounted plugs) :

[IMG]http://www.texasnitro.com/ebaydec01.jpg[/IMG]



Mr_Scale -> your flight box (2/1/2003 6:23:37 PM)

I actually use two boxes so to speak. One is the Sig Mini Boss (I think that is what it is called) for the essentials on the flight line. Another is a small plastic tool box with wrenches and other odds and ends. The tool box stays in the back of the truck unless I really need it. It saves carrying all of that additional weight and bulk to the pit area if not needed. One of the facts of getting older I guess, you look for ways to make it easier.



Tattoo -> your flight box (2/1/2003 8:12:48 PM)

quote:

The tool box stays in the back of the truck unless I really need it. It saves carrying all of that additional weight and bulk to the pit area if not needed.


That's my preferred method also! My essencials box is pictured several posts up. 90% of the time it's all I ever need.



Lee Belew -> Field Box (2/1/2003 8:56:35 PM)

I take two boxes to the field. The first one a stand up box on legs and a plane holder on the top. It has 4 plastic boxes in it with all type of small parts. Seldom ever need anything I don't have.
Lee



Lee Belew -> Field Box batteries (2/1/2003 9:02:18 PM)

The second box is a starter box with only the necessitys. Battery Lead acid 12V 7A, 1/2gal fuel can, fuel pump and starter.
The large box above usually stays in the Truck.
Lee



tail gunner -> your flight box (2/3/2003 5:16:21 AM)

TexasAirMedic
if you want to be neat you can do it that way. but i didin't have bananna plugs. I just went through the electrical box in my dads truck. also my charger has aligator clips.



tail gunner -> your flight box (2/3/2003 5:18:40 AM)

At my feild we can pull up right next to the benches so weight isn't a problume also This is my second year so I am still in the big box stage. ( You Might need it.)



Whirley Bird -> your flight box (2/4/2003 7:06:41 AM)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scorch
I'm interested in building a new flight box and am interested to see what y'all use. Please post photos of your flight box for all of us to enjoy/copy

Thanks! [/QUOTE]
Check this one out. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=526496]



Whirley Bird -> your flight box (2/4/2003 7:20:33 AM)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Whirley Bird

Check this one out. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=526496 [/QUOTE]
.The box below is the box from TH and I trashed it because all the wood was warped.
But I dug it out of the trash thinking I can at least make a plane box just to hold some odds and ends.
Well I built the whole box and I had to soak the wood and place weights on it.
The power unit is fixed to the main box.
The stain came out to dark but considering warped wood and missing parts I think it came out good.
It all held together with sheet rock screws and Elmers glue and three coats of the thick poly clear coating that dried rock hard.
BUT I'M STILL GETTING THE SIG BOSS :DD



Geoff-RCU -> your flight box (2/6/2003 10:14:38 AM)

I'm amazed that you guys fly at flying sites that don't have first aid kits as a part of the club's facilities! I'll second TexAirMed's advice about ice. Been there, done that, and it works extremely well. The sooner, the better! We've also posted the location, with map, and phone number of the nearest hospital on the frequency board.

I carry a duplicate of my AMA card in my flight box. One never knows when one might leave the original at home, and if you fly at an AMA chartered club, you've gotta have it.

If you're one of the few who still fly internal combustion ducted fan, you can carry your starting wand in the box handle - just replace the wood dowel handle with a PVC pipe.



llandons -> Don't need a starter (2/6/2003 4:17:40 PM)

I take a small hand held drill with me I can use it to start my engine and it can be your screw driver too. and you will find that a good small electric drill takes up less space. Make sure you get one with 3 or 4 settings so that the highest setting is fast with lots of power.



Whirley Bird -> your flight box (2/6/2003 10:24:39 PM)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Geoff
I'm amazed that you guys fly at flying sites that don't have first aid kits as a part of the club's facilities! I'll second TexAirMed's advice about ice. [/QUOTE]
I teach Wilderness Survival Skills on a part time bases and really suprised at the amount of students that will spend $300.00 for a pack and over look a good $20.00 first aid kit.
IMPORTANT!!!!
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CARRY ANY MEDS YOU TAKE IN ANOTHER CONTAINER AND IN THE FIRST AID KIT.
I always say a pair and a spare will never hurt.
Below are pictures of a nice $20.00 first aid kit and you can pick up bargain items at the dollar stores



Whirley Bird -> your flight box (2/6/2003 10:27:33 PM)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Whirley Bird

[/QUOTE]
This is the First Aid kit opened showing how much it can carry.
But all zippered up you can stuff it in your jacket pocket :)



Sport Flyer -> your flight box (2/8/2003 9:13:31 AM)

Here's my old Pilot flightbox that I put together in '87. Holds a transmitter, spare props tools, starter, suntan lotion etc. and at the end of the day it all folds up tight as a bug!



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