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Title: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: coloartist on March 22, 2005, 10:37:45 AM

Do the airlines allow mic stands on the plane. I am leaving for WSP tommorrow in Atlanta, and have never flown with my gear. Am I allowed to bring my Mic Stand on the Plane, or do I have to pack it in my bag.  ???

I am flying in a day early, so even if They lose my bag, for a day, I'll be okay. It is also a non-stop flight. It would suck to to have all my shit, and no Mic Stand though.  ???

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: krebsy on March 22, 2005, 10:53:13 AM

I do believe there is some handy information in the forum Archives.   8)

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: John R on March 22, 2005, 11:21:19 AM

two word search: gear airplane yielded this,

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=13306.0

i'm sure if you tightened up your search parameters, you could find more of the many threads on this

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: grider on March 22, 2005, 11:23:24 AM

yea you can take them on planes but not as carry ons, you will have to check it like a piece of luggage, reasoning is that the metal poles can be used as a weapon is the excuse I always get, and wrap up the threaded end, they get banged up like hell by the handlers

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: Brian Skalinder on March 22, 2005, 11:24:06 AM

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=36124.0

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: coloartist on March 22, 2005, 11:25:53 AM

Thanks guys.  ;D

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: eman on March 22, 2005, 03:40:20 PM

How about a clamp? Chances are someone will have a mic stand at WSP. Just a hunch...

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: Tim on March 22, 2005, 03:48:50 PM

Quote from: mumboulin on March 22, 2005, 03:40:20 PM

How about a clamp? Chances are someone will have a mic stand at WSP. Just a hunch...

tape from your seat policy though.... you may not be seated by another taper

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: jessedscott on March 22, 2005, 06:54:09 PM

panic is playing on an airplane, what?

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: coloartist on March 22, 2005, 09:31:06 PM

Exactly, I have to tape from my seat.  :)

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: el gato on March 22, 2005, 09:44:15 PM

I just flew with my stand.  Two suggestions.

1--check it.  I bought a 4in OD PVC pipe, cut it to fit, put a cap on one end and a screw fitting on the other.  Sent it along with my other bags.

2--this one is more risky.  Planes have coat closets on them.  Ask that you place your stand in the coat closet.  If they will not let you then you will have to check it with no protection.

enjoy the show

Title: Re: Bringing Mic stands on the Airplane>>
Post by: Nate on March 24, 2005, 12:01:34 PM

Quote from: coloartist on March 22, 2005, 09:31:06 PM

Exactly, I have to tape from my seat.  :)

You have to tape from your seat....when your flying in the plane as well.   NSTB doesn't approve of FOB on planes. ;D