Flying tools

[Howard S. Rosen]

Hi Ernie,

This is the first time I have seen a post from you here, and what an honor
to have it addressed to me. Thanks much for your response. It was the
deciding factor after hearing other opinions (thanks list) that
strengthened my plan for a course of action. After reading responses from
this list and calling the airport security department, it's obvious that
all airports are different and one cannot depend on being allowed to "carry
on" the tools. I have decided to take only those tools that are essential
and roll them up and pack them with my clothing which will be checked in.

Thanks again, everyone.
 
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> From: Ernest Juhn <EJuhn@CompuServe.COM>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject: Flying tools
> Date: Monday, November 17, 1997 9:12 PM
> 
> I fly quite a lot (with tools). I NEVER take them into the cabin with me
- 
> ALWAYS check them in. 
> First of all the rules and regs are not very clear and vary from airport
to
> airport as well as from person to person(!).  
> Spray cans seem to upset these people a lot (when the can is in a tool
kit)
> but a spray can with deodorant in a hand bag with cosmetics doesn't
bother
> them.
> A felt knife often "leaves them cold" while a big screw driver upsets
them
> no end. In other words the mood is unpredictable - sooo check the thing
in
> and don't be bothered.
> I strongly suggest to wrap an old belt around it - so it doesn't
> "accidentally" open up and spill.
> I never lost any tools that way in almost 25 years of flying all over the
> country.
> I DID however  have my tools go to Alaska once while I was on a local
> commuter flight in NY state.
> Hope that helps,  Howard.
> Regards,
> Ernie Juhn