norbertflyer Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Anyone carry spares/tools/bits with them on flights in case of an out landing, in order to fix what broke and take off again? Thus avoiding the dreaded retrieve/taxi/walk..... This worked for me recently (HT lead spade broke, fixed with spare wire) This is my list (circa 400grams): Bare wire Insulated wire (stripped ends) HT lead String Fine string Bit of netting 2 part Velcro Ronsan Multi tool (pliers/cutters/screw driver Philips and flat head/scissors/knife/file.) PG line Large cable ties Small cable ties Insulation tape 3 sizes of allen (hex) keys (engine peripherals incl prop bolts) Bit of fuel pipe I don't carry spare plugs and a plug spanner due to weight/bulk. Does anyone else carry an emergency kit? Can anyone suggest any extras, bearing in mind weight/volume/practicality? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I always carry a Leatherman & an allen key for the prop bolts. I've recently bulked this up with some duct tape & zip ties. In the other harness side pocket I carry the inner wing bag & strap so I can bag the wing up & carry it with the motor. Always take the mobile too just in case with google latitude app so anyone else with the app can find me. There are a couple of things that you've listed that I may add though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've always taken my inner bag just for packing convenience at the end of flying. I take my sausage pack as it's convenient to drape over my shoulders/back of the engine if had a bit of a walk out to the nearest road. What about 500ml of water? What about 200ml of TTS? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I always have a miniature bottle of scotch in my harness - apparently very useful to break the ice with the land owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That's one to remember for the next fly-in then SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwood Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont forget the all essential favour that someone must owe you when all else fails and you need to call them to be collected ... I owe land out rights to someone already and I have only had five flights !!! Imagine how many I will owe when I have 100+ hours to my name .. Im not mentioning any names.. but he flys a fusion 26 and V3 Bailey out of Hambrook .. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I always carry Spare oil (4 stroke) 50-60ml Cable ties big and small Spare prop/active arm clip fuel tube Spare inlet manifold rubber a small bit of rag Allen key for prop and one for motor Leatherman Wing bag and compression strap... Incase it wont start again. Also a can of red bull and choky for the walk out.... Only ever had to be picked up once in 80+ hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont forget the all essential favour that someone must owe you when all else fails and you need to call them to be collected ... I owe land out rights to someone already and I have only had five flights !!! Imagine how many I will owe when I have 100+ hours to my name .. Im not mentioning any names.. but he flys a fusion 26 and V3 Bailey out of Hambrook .. thanks again Hope your on the mend darren..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwood Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hope your on the mend darren..... Ha ha yes I am much better! Got a removable velcro splint on it and I can put weight on it now I am counting the days until I can continue training .. The Parajet Bailey is a turn up for the books dont you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hope your on the mend darren..... Ha ha yes I am much better! Got a removable velcro splint on it and I can put weight on it now I am counting the days until I can continue training .. The Parajet Bailey is a turn up for the books dont you think ? All thats missing is the bailey frame!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Phone.............always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 £60 Cash (train/Bus/etc.) Credit/Debit card I also have on my gps, all current petrol station locations. Good if my mobile can't get at least a GPRS signal. Emergency freq on my airband (121.5) and all local airfield frequencies. Like the idea of a 'tiny bottle' for the farmer/landowner. Of course a phone with current contact numbers. What about a spot locator? OTT? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Essentials only- Cash Telephone GPS - for reporting location Torch Whistle Stuff sack for wing Cigarette lighter Whistle is a good job for attracting attention when in remote areas- you can shout, but after a while your voice may go... A good loud whistle will make you heard from a long way, without getting tired or hoarse. The torch will be useful for attracting attention too... or just useful if you have been flying near sunset. My fuel level check mirror has a neat hole drilled in the centre, so that it doubles as a heliograph (Patent Pending ).... It's useful range is much better than a torch or signal strobe, especially in daylight conditions. Personally i'd be infavour of 'less is more' and the best thing to do is plan a route whereby you are minimising risk, and never too far from civilisation should something go wrong. You can't carry a complete toolkit with you- keep the basics in your car. GD PS. i don't smoke. Cigarette lighter is for fire, if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 In case of tree landing - long thin string to gain a rescue line raised from the ground. Easy access pg line cutter Compass? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 There has been a couple of occasions where a few feet of loo roll has been worth it's weight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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