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ktlkrn(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:16 am Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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I purchased the RV flight bags and chart case from Bison Mountain after seeing them in my friends 7. Previously, I had all of my essential stuff in 3 of the small tool bags from Sears. Other stuff was in the pocket attached to the rear of my seats (Flightline Interior).
After getting the flight bags and transferring the stuff I realized I had considerably more space in the bags to carry more stuff!!!! I set them up so all of the stuff I might need every flight was in the left bag (chocks, pitot cover, gust lock etc..). The right bag has tools, fix a flat, tie downs etc...
The bags fit very nicely behind the seats of the side by side models. They are tapered to match the angle of the seat back. There is no wasted space. My baggage area is now very neat with much more space. There are many exterior pockets that are easy accessible for the stuff you use for preflight and other minor maintenance items.
One of the nice things I really like is the bags are designed with a trough in the bottom that fits over the flap actuation bar. Setting bags on the bar has always concerned me about adding a little undue friction on the bar.
There are many ways to set the bags up. You could easily fit everything you need in one bag and use the other one as your "luggage" for personal stuff. It would make one bag heavy but could easily be done. They come with shoulder straps and attachment hardware.
I also purchased the chart bag and am still working on an exact location for it. I like the betweent the seat location and will likely leave it there.
At first glance the bags seem a little pricey. However these bags are of a very heavy and durable material. (Not heavy in weight but heavy in gauge) The zippers are heavy duty as well. The overall quality is well worth the cost. Most importantly the functionalality of the bags is well worth the price. Definitely designed for the purpose.
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
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rice737(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:48 am Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hey Darwin,
I notice you said you put fix a flat in your tool bag. I would not recommend using that in your plane as I have heard it can and has caused a very out of balance tire which can cause consideral damage to your aircraft on landing.
Good flying,
Paul Rice
RV8 flying, 12 hours
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rv6aokcity(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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Darwin,
Thanks for the great review. We have had an outstanding response to our bags and so far no negative comments on design or quality. We are coming out with some other bags in the next few months, so stay tuned..!!
Kurt
"Darwin N. Barrie" <ktlkrn(at)cox.net> wrote:
[quote] I purchased the RV flight bags and chart case from Bison Mountain after seeing them in my friends 7. Previously, I had all of my essential stuff in 3 of the small tool bags from Sears. Other stuff was in the pocket attached to the rear of my seats (Flightline Interior).
After getting the flight bags and transferring the stuff I realized I had considerably more space in the bags to carry more stuff!!!! I set them up so all of the stuff I might need every flight was in the left bag (chocks, pitot cover, gust lock etc..). The right bag has tools, fix a flat, tie downs etc...
The bags fit very nicely behind the seats of the side by side models. They are tapered to match the angle of the seat back. There is no wasted space. My baggage area is now very neat with much more space. There are many exterior pockets that are easy accessible for the stuff you use for preflight and other minor maintenance items.
One of the nice things I really like is the bags are designed with a trough in the bottom that fits over the flap actuation bar. Setting bags on the bar has always concerned me about adding a little undue friction on the bar.
There are many ways to set the bags up. You could easily fit everything you need in one bag and use the other one as your "luggage" for personal stuff. It would make one bag heavy but could easily be done. They come with shoulder straps and attachment hardware.
I also purchased the chart bag and am still working on an exact location for it. I like the betweent the seat location and will likely leave it there.
At first glance the bags seem a little pricey. However these bags are of a very heavy and durable material. (Not heavy in weight but heavy in gauge) The zippers are heavy duty as well. The overall quality is well Luggage? GPS? Comic books?
Check out fitting [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48249/*http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz] gifts for grads[/url] at Yahoo! Search. [quote][b]
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shempdowling2(at)earthlin
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:02 am Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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OshKosh discount??
do not archive
Shemp
kirt klevin wrote:
| Quote: | Darwin,
Thanks for the great review. We have had an outstanding response to
our bags and so far no negative comments on design or quality. We are
coming out with some other bags in the next few months, so stay
tuned..!!
Kurt
*/"Darwin N. Barrie" <ktlkrn(at)cox.net>/* wrote:
I purchased the RV flight bags and chart case from Bison Mountain
after seeing them in my friends 7. Previously, I had all of my
essential stuff in 3 of the small tool bags from Sears. Other
stuff was in the pocket attached to the rear of my seats
(Flightline Interior).
After getting the flight bags and transferring the stuff I
realized I had considerably more space in the bags to carry more
stuff!!!! I set them up so all of the stuff I might need every
flight was in the left bag (chocks, pitot cover, gust lock etc..).
The right bag has tools, fix a flat, tie downs etc...
The bags fit very nicely behind the seats of the side by side
models. They are tapered to match the angle of the seat back.
There is no wasted space. My baggage area is now very neat with
much more space. There are many exterior pockets that are easy
accessible for the stuff you use for preflight and other minor
maintenance items.
One of the nice things I really like is the bags are designed
with a trough in the bottom that fits over the flap actuation bar.
Setting bags on the bar has always concerned me about adding a
little undue friction on the bar.
There are many ways to set the bags up. You could easily fit
everything you need in one bag and use the other one as your
"luggage" for personal stuff. It would make one bag heavy but
could easily be done. They come with shoulder straps and
attachment hardware.
I also purchased the chart bag and am still working on an exact
location for it. I like the betweent the seat location and will
likely leave it there.
At first glance the bags seem a little pricey. However these bags
are of a very heavy and durable material. (Not heavy in weight but
heavy in gauge) The zippers are heavy duty as well. The overall
quality is well
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Luggage? GPS? Comic books?
Check out fitting gifts for grads
<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48249/*http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz>
at Yahoo! Search.
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cjensen(at)dts9000.com
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:02 am Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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Someone had posted a web-link to Bison Mountain. Mmmm, google didn't produce--would someone be so kind as to give a repeat performance.
Chuck Jensen
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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:09 am Post subject: RV- Flight Bags- Review |
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Do Not Archive
Thanks to many of you who have ordered our Flight Bags and Chart Cases. I know that a few of you have had trouble viewing the pictures on the photoshack site so I have uploaded them to the Photobucket site which seems to work much better.
Flight Bags:
http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/BisonMountain/
Chart Cases:
http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/...20Chart%20Case/
(Product Descriptions are attached below)
Regards,
Kurt
OKC,OK
RV6A, 165 hours
[b]RV Flight Bag Description[/b]:
Custom RV Flight Bag (Fits RV-6/7/9) This custom flight bag was designed to fit behind the pilots and co-pilots seat of the RV-6/7/9. It fits over the flap actuator bar and makes maximum use of the area behind your seat, keeps the CG as forward as possible and maximizes remaining cargo space. It's 18in high and 12.5in wide. It has a very large main cargo area easily accessible with a large zipper flap. There are two side pockets, one 10" x 4 " and a 7" x 5 1/2 in map pocket. The rear side of the bag has a pencil/flashlight/fuel tester pocket, a 10in x 7in headset pocket, and a 6inx 5 1/4in pocket for small tools. The material and zippers are heavy duty and will last a long time. It has a nice carrying handle and comes with two straps that can be attached to your seat back to clip the bag to your seat to minimize movement. If you are interested in ordering one for your RV drop me a note at BisonMountain(at)yahoo.com. The cost is $89 ($85 for two or more) plus shipping to your address. Currently the only colors they have are black and gray. Its a nice way to clean up the cargo area and looks
[b]Chart Case Product Description:[/b]
As you know, the key to keeping everything you need within reach in a small cockpit can be a challenge to say the least. Our new Chart Case is designed to fit on the floor, between the pilot and passenger, of your RV or production aircraft. It allows your approach charts, enroute charts, sectionals, WAC’s, pencils, flashlights, hand held radios, and other miscellaneous items to be stored in easy reach without having to climb over your seat to reach items in your cargo area. The Chart Case is 10.5 inches long, 8.75 in high, and 4.5 in wide and weighs 1 pound, 4 oz. The main compartment has a durable double zipper that allows full access to the interior. The Chart Case has 410 cubic inches of storage area and comes with a divider that can be adjusted to hold any combination of items. The divider is adjustable to any number of dimensions and will create 2 interior pockets as small as 2 inches on one side and 8 on the other and every dimension in between. The divider can also be removed to make the bag one large compartment. The interior divider and main compartment double zipper also allows one top compartment to remain open for often used items (approach charts), and the remaining compartment zipped closed. The extra portion of the top cover is tucked neatly next to the divider and less used items are out of view and your cockpit will look sharp and organized. .The Chart Case has two side map pockets designed to fit checklists, flight computers, calculators, sectionals, WAC’s, and Jeppesen or NOS enroute charts. Both of these pockets have Velcro straps to keep your items locked in while transporting the Chart Case. The rear pocket of the Chart Case has a zippered 4 inch by 6.5 inch pocket for just about anything. The front of the Chart Case has a multi-purpose holder for pens, pencils, smaller flashlights, and fuel strainers. Attached to the front of the case is a durable carrying handle that makes inserting and removing the Chart Case simple. A removable over the shoulder carrying strap is also included. The chart case is made of the same durable Curdura material found in our RV Flight Bags and is also available in grey and black. The Bison Mountain Chart Case sells for $49. Two or more can be purchased for $45 each. If you would like an order form simply email us at: BisonMountain(at)yahoo.com
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:01 AM
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: RV- Flight Bags- Review
Someone had posted a web-link to Bison Mountain. Mmmm, google didn't produce--would someone be so kind as to give a repeat performance.
Chuck Jensen
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