Geof54 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Hello, Flying to Germany next week. Are there any problems with taking a transmitter and a few spares (ESC ,motor, charger) on the plane ? I have a kit to build and lipos already in Germany. Thanks Geof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Get in touch with the airline. We can pontificate, but they are the yes OK, take the battery out, or go by sea decision makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Most airline websites will give you a list of prohibited items. I've carried a 35MHz transmitter (with battery removed), charger, and coaxial heli in my checked-in baggage, and the trannie NiMh pack and heli LiPo in my hand luggage. There are probably limits on the size of LiPo -- mine were only 2S 800mAh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I & friends have carried a Txs & other bits many times going to the RC Hotel in both hand & hold luggage without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof54 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Hello, I am taking a Spektrum DX6i which has 4 1900 mAh eneloop rechargeable AA batteries. I rang Eurowings in Germany this morning. Conversation should have been in English but I had to use a bit of German as the call centre person didn't understand much about rc flying. The transmitter has to go as hand luggage (as I intended) but I think there is a limit of 1600 mAh for the batteries - not 100% on this as the conversation was then in German. Geof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 They are probably referring to the 160WattHour limit for Lithium based batteries which is an ICAO limit. Not applicable to NiMh batteries. There is information on the CAA Website if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geof54 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Hello, Thanks everyone. Have been on suggested sites and am happy, no problems. Now I just need the weather to be ok. I bought a Hobbyking Walrus and lipos while I was in Germany last month. Have found a local club and they were very helpful etc. Now my wife can spend time with her family, friends and go to the winter markets without me being bored. Many thanks Geof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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