Flying with torpedo bag

Principaltrumpet · 05-28-2008, 11:29 AM

I am headed to VA with my army unit and in a week and then to AZ with them again in July. I have always just used my trumpet case as my carry-on. However, due to a couple of very small turbo prop planes that we will be flying on during connecting flights to VA the airline has told me that the over head compartments are not large enough for my case.

I have a friend who has a torpedo bag and I think he is wanting to get rid of it. I know I wont be able to get 2-3 horns on the plane like I usually do, but is this case gonna be ok if I check it in. I know all of the run over it with a car stories and pictures, but we are talking about my brand new baby horn here.
Any thoughts?
JR

jcstites · 05-28-2008, 11:39 AM

What kind of case do you have? They will tell you to plane side check it, but even my brass bags quad fits (barely) on those prop planes. The Yamaha double fits easily as well.

I think the torpedo would be fine, especially if you plane side check it.

Principaltrumpet · 05-28-2008, 11:43 AM

I have an Altieri 3 trumpet bag that I use every day, and then I also have a Yamaha Double case and a Bach Soloist Single. I know the bach wont fit, but does plane side checking it ensure its saftey?

Grizzle · 05-28-2008, 12:02 PM

If you threw the Torpedo out of the plane at altitude, your horn would be fine inside. Checking it is not the issue, but I think the bigger concern is the airline losing it. I have flown those props, too, and have brought my Torpedo Bag on board with no problem. The new Single Outlaw might be the way to go, however, as it's about the size of a standard gig bag and you would not get hassled with carrying it on board. Good luck!

BflatAnklan · 05-28-2008, 12:52 PM

I have checked a horn in a Torpedo bag before. No issue. Take it on if you can, worst case scenario, they will ask you to take it plane side.

Good luck, safe travels!

Solar Bell · 05-28-2008, 01:10 PM

I have taken the Torpedo on planes, no problem, on the small planes I have had to check it.

The horn will survive better in the Torpedo than any thing else....BUY IT!

-cw-

Principaltrumpet · 05-28-2008, 01:23 PM

This is why I love TM...sometimes I dont even have to think for myself. Thanks Guys the torpedo is bought.
JR

Vulgano Brother · 05-28-2008, 10:44 PM

With your connections you could always get a surplus parachute for the other horns. Db Cooper, look out!

oldlips48 · 05-30-2008, 07:13 PM

Yo, Vul

I'm assuming you mean "DB" Cooper and not "D flat" Cooper?

Of course if his parachute didn't open, the "flat" is obvious!

05-28-2008, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Principaltrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north texas Posts: 145	Flying with torpedo bag I am headed to VA with my army unit and in a week and then to AZ with them again in July. I have always just used my trumpet case as my carry-on. However, due to a couple of very small turbo prop planes that we will be flying on during connecting flights to VA the airline has told me that the over head compartments are not large enough for my case. I have a friend who has a torpedo bag and I think he is wanting to get rid of it. I know I wont be able to get 2-3 horns on the plane like I usually do, but is this case gonna be ok if I check it in. I know all of the run over it with a car stories and pictures, but we are talking about my brand new baby horn here. Any thoughts? JR __________________ Yamaha "Chicago" C Yamaha "New York" Bb Blessing Eb/D Yamaha 6810S Picc Bach 2C Joshua C. Ritchie http://www.joshuacritchie.com

05-28-2008, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcstites Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 744	Re: Flying with torpedo bag What kind of case do you have? They will tell you to plane side check it, but even my brass bags quad fits (barely) on those prop planes. The Yamaha double fits easily as well. I think the torpedo would be fine, especially if you plane side check it. __________________ www.jonathanstites.com

05-28-2008, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Principaltrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north texas Posts: 145	Re: Flying with torpedo bag I have an Altieri 3 trumpet bag that I use every day, and then I also have a Yamaha Double case and a Bach Soloist Single. I know the bach wont fit, but does plane side checking it ensure its saftey? __________________ Yamaha "Chicago" C Yamaha "New York" Bb Blessing Eb/D Yamaha 6810S Picc Bach 2C Joshua C. Ritchie http://www.joshuacritchie.com

05-28-2008, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grizzle Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 55	Re: Flying with torpedo bag If you threw the Torpedo out of the plane at altitude, your horn would be fine inside. Checking it is not the issue, but I think the bigger concern is the airline losing it. I have flown those props, too, and have brought my Torpedo Bag on board with no problem. The new Single Outlaw might be the way to go, however, as it's about the size of a standard gig bag and you would not get hassled with carrying it on board. Good luck! __________________ Instead of PM: gtp@bitstream.net Quicker response to questions! --Steve

05-28-2008, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
BflatAnklan Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest area USA Posts: 155	Re: Flying with torpedo bag I have checked a horn in a Torpedo bag before. No issue. Take it on if you can, worst case scenario, they will ask you to take it plane side. Good luck, safe travels! __________________ Matthew Anklan www.myspace.com/matthewanklan

05-28-2008, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 3,904	Re: Flying with torpedo bag I have taken the Torpedo on planes, no problem, on the small planes I have had to check it. The horn will survive better in the Torpedo than any thing else....BUY IT! -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

05-28-2008, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Principaltrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north texas Posts: 145	Re: Flying with torpedo bag This is why I love TM...sometimes I dont even have to think for myself. Thanks Guys the torpedo is bought. JR __________________ Yamaha "Chicago" C Yamaha "New York" Bb Blessing Eb/D Yamaha 6810S Picc Bach 2C Joshua C. Ritchie http://www.joshuacritchie.com

05-28-2008, 10:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 3,201	Re: Flying with torpedo bag With your connections you could always get a surplus parachute for the other horns. Db Cooper, look out! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

05-30-2008, 07:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
oldlips48 Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126	Re: Flying with torpedo bag Yo, Vul I'm assuming you mean "DB" Cooper and not "D flat" Cooper? Of course if his parachute didn't open, the "flat" is obvious! __________________ I gotta get me one of those cool slogans.....

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