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Flying with a metal detector

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sandcrab

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I will be flying to Indy Monday, would like to take my 250 with me but don't trust the monkeys that handle the luggage not to steal or damage it. Anyone tried to take their detector on board as a carry on? If it is too much of a hassle I will just leave it sadly at home. Thanks for any and all input, happy hunting.
 
I have flown a couple of times and have no problems carrying it on as long as it fits in the overhead storage.

Good luck!
 
I check it in in a locked plastic footlocker that weighs about7 pounds. It's worth it to me. No damage and can bring accessories. I have even traveled to Turkey with it and am going to Germany in 2 weeks that way. Hope that helps.
Ray
 
Yours doesn't fly? Mine does, gets great fuel mileage, its kind of like a Nimbus 2000, just straddle and go.
 
Great! A Harry Potter reference. What were the creatures Hagrid used to find gold coins buried in his garden for his COMC class? Thats what you need for treasure hunting!

Chris

My GTI 2500 flies like a Firebolt.
 
"Useful little treasure detectors," said Hagrid happily. "Thought we'd have some fun with
 
The only problem might be the shaft's in a carry on. It could be construed as a weapon. I'd check first. Rosco puts his in his checked when he comes down.
 
So I guess the bag of digging tools and the coin probe is out of the question? I used to fly to the Bahamas on dive trips and bring my Hawaiian sling ( sharp multi-prong spear with a big loop of surgical tubing for propulsion) on board and just stick it in the coat closet in the front of the cabin. But I haven't flown commercially in over 7 years, the last time I went to the Bahamas it was on a cruise ship so they rented me a sling, thats a sling not a thong, oh for the good ole days!
 
sandcrab said:
So I guess the bag of digging tools and the coin probe is out of the question? I used to fly to the Bahamas on dive trips and bring my Hawaiian sling ( sharp multi-prong spear with a big loop of surgical tubing for propulsion) on board and just stick it in the coat closet in the front of the cabin. But I haven't flown commercially in over 7 years, the last time I went to the Bahamas it was on a cruise ship so they rented me a sling, thats a sling not a thong, oh for the good ole days!
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You wouldn't get on board with it today. PS, I have on in my trunk I use as a walking stick. Made it at work years ago. All SS.
 
When I checked in they conficated a small fingernail knife with a one inch blade . When I came back I reclamed it .from a container whit about 300 look alike. Take your pick.. Stupid system &%^$#.:ranting:
 
And that is exactly why I haven't flown commercially in over 7 years, even back before 9-11 I felt like cattle being loaded into the chute, MOOO! I am thinking about just wearing a Speedo, sandals, and a bath robe, I will have my ID, ticket, and toothbrush in a 1 Quart Zip-Lock, a sad state of affairs!
 
sandcrab said:
And that is exactly why I haven't flown commercially in over 7 years, even back before 9-11 I felt like cattle being loaded into the chute, MOOO! I am thinking about just wearing a Speedo, sandals, and a bath robe, I will have my ID, ticket, and toothbrush in a 1 Quart Zip-Lock, a sad state of affairs!
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You would get bumped to the express line.:rofl:
 
Yeah I won't fly unless for extreme emergency. Flying sucks anymore plus they pack you into the plane like sardines. I remember when the planes were roomy before they got greedy and added more seats and cut the room way down, especially leg room for my six feet two height. If fuel keeps going up the airlines will shut down before you know it. They are talking about $150 a barrel oil by Fourth of July and $200 by years end. Pretty soon we'll look like China used to look with the streets and highways clogged with bikes and scooters, but we'll be into a depression by then. That's what this country needs to straighten it out - a big fat depression.

Bill
 
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