pradeep Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 A good one; What do you have/carry in your flight bag.....? cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Log book, Maps. blank flight plan forms, Ops manual, Ersa, pens/pencils, ruler, plotter, flight computer, electronic flight computer, GPS, lots of rechargable AA batteries for GPS and headset. battery charger, watch. thats about it, not including empty food wrappers, old pocket lint etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSarcasm Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Headset, maps, clipboard, blank flight plan forms, blank SARTIME forms, ERSA, pencils/pen/whiteboard marker, ASIC, ruler, plotter, flight computer, torch, licence, spare batteries for headset, sick bags, fuel tester, Warrior checklist, water bottle, stale packet of tiny teddies, sunglasses, camera, phone and sometimes my iPod and the cord to connect it to my headset, depending on what I'm doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Can't forget tiny teddies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlocks Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 i usually find the keys in the master switch.. :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlocks Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 What?! Won't she let you have your own set?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 umm yep :ah_oh: nahh i have my own set.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest basscheffers Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Soon? Just an iPad and EPIRB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Nicorettes !! I have given up the fags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'm surprised no one's said a small first aid kit... Or a leatherman! -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 our first aid kit is kept in the aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owi Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Most of the first two replies applies to me; and my leatherman is an essential accessory. Hardly a day goes by that I don't use it. I feel naked without it. I carry another one in my flight bag too. I reckon that wetwipes / tissues / toilet paper are also pretty handy to have. As a side question - how much do you reckon the average fully equipped flight bag weighs? Does anybody factor that into their preflight weight/balance calculations? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfGnome Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 As a side question - how much do you reckon the average fully equipped flight bag weighs? Does anybody factor that into their preflight weight/balance calculations? Beat me to it, Owi. I weighed my flight bag as part of the preps for Temora (had a slight weight issue with all the camping gear!), and was surprised. Ended up removing about half the guff, but it's tough when the heaviest books are mandated. p.s. I carry toilet paper too, but that's for the public toilet near the strip which has generally run out... :DirtDOG: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrajerra Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 In regards to Flight Computers - could anybody recommend which one to purchase? I'm not refering to the electronic versions. There are a few i've tried to read up on online but without knowing what they really do beyond a very basic product description it makes it somewhat difficult to decide. I am thinking of the ASA E6-B Metal, becuase "The best slide-rule-style flight computer on the market...." But is it?? "...ASA's E6-B features a wind component grid and comprehensive crosswind correction chart, and on the other side the slide computes time, speed, distance, altitude, true airspeed, and density altitude problems as well as conversions. Nautical and statute scales are included. Vinyl case and instruction booklet included. 9-3/4" x 5". Yes i could ask my FI tomorrow but be interesting to hear your thoughts as well. Thanks for your help, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Jeppesen CR2! Perfect for UL operations because it's nice and compact. (Although a lot of people won't use the wiz wheel in the air) -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrajerra Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 mmmm, thanks andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 As a side question - how much do you reckon the average fully equipped flight bag weighs? Does anybody factor that into their preflight weight/balance calculations? I weight 40 Kgs on a good day. So in answer to your question: No. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I hate skinny people, I am always trying to lose weight to get extra fuel or baggage on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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