WhiteH2O

I need a flight case for a 1900D, and was told the smaller the better. So, to you 1900 pilots, what size am I looking for here? Any recommendations?

OHSTFU

I would get a case that you can sit on your lap while you fly. Because thats the only room you're going to have. Seriously though, get what ever one you want because it will sit at the bottom of the forward closet while you are flying.

WhiteH2O

I am regretting that I got the 22" instead of the 20" roll aboard already. So do I not really have to worry about size of a flight case? I am looking at the Luggageworks Nylon bag. It is H-14" x W-19" x D-8.5".

CRJflyer32

I flew a 1900D for a while before changing companies. I got my flight case at Office Max for about 65.00. I beat the crap out of it then and I still do now. No problems or complaints. The only place to put it in the 1900 was the closet and I took the binder and plates that I needed up front with me. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, pm me. It's probably the most fun you will ever have flying for the airlines. Enjoy it!

Nick

Use a backpack Seriously, though... Probably the best ones i've seen are the ones that are just bigger than the dimensions of a folder and wide enough for a couple Jepp binders side by side. The guys that have these put them in front of their seat, behind their legs and never have to worry about not having something right by them. I got ramped and reamed out one time because I didn't have our company limitations binder up front with me, it was in my bag in the closet(within stretching distance). The guys that have the smaller bags that fit in the cockpit with them typically carry their headset in a separate case. Anything will do, though... just personal preference.

ERJ135

I think I got about same as you. its no big deal, throw it in closet. Most 1900's I think have the "bucket" in between the seats and in back of the middle pedestal. I just put my jepps in there and one of us has the AOM/GOM in reach and no problems. Got mine at staples for $45. It gets beat to hell same with the suitcase. Never spend a lot $ on that stuff IMO

Mosyslack

I used a black leather bag (slightly larger than a laptop bag)from Samsonite, I believe, that worked out great. It fit behind my seat without being smashed (I'm 6-1), and took the 3 1/2 years of abuse relatively well.

XtremeF150

Honestly, your not going to fly that plane very long so just get what ever bag you want because you could pack it in a suitcase and it will still fit in the clost . Only one of the pilots has to have their GOM/FOPM/CFM in the cockpit. All of our FO's just grap their headset and Jepps out and leave the rest behind the seat in the closet. I have been ramped before and the guy never said anything to me about both of us having those books up there.
Well, like the other guy said though enjoy the flying because the pay will suck but it will be the most fun you will have flying for an airline. I have the the 22" rollaboard from PNG and it works great. You can either put it in the AFT cargo or in the closet. There really is plenty of room in the closet for your stuff.

Cardinal

Any bag usually identified in the flight case/catalog case category will work. Keep in mind that as a 1900 FO you'll also be responsible for cramming up to 100 pounds of passenger shiite ON TOP of said flight case to max out the CG when the airplane is full. Just be prepared for a little crushage. How the heck it happened I don't know, but I found the contents of an entire latte in my bag after the pax deplaned one day. It's a hard knock life.

Baradium

I'm a 1900C F/O (I think in this regard it should be the same). We don't have a storage area in the center pedestal on our C models btw.


Anyway, I just use a soft sided duffle bag and have a fair amount of stuff in it. When I set up my stuff I put my approach plates in front of the seat by the pedestal and other assorted stuff in the pocket under the window (case for my sunglasses, flashlight et al). I move the seat up a little and stuff the bag behind the seat so I can still get to anything if I need it. I'm 6'2 and haven't had a problem with being able to move the seat back far enough. I put the bag on it's side when going behind the seat and set it so I can get to the pockets in the bag without getting up or taking the bag from behind the seat.


Keep in mind that being in Alaska I actually also carry some survival gear in my bag. I am not willing to allow it to be buried under 100 lbs of stuff in the closet (which might be the case for the aircraft survival bag). I also keep gear in the bag that I don't even want a passenger to have an opportunity to get into.


We issue (as a company) ear plugs to our passengers. I use a non ANR headset and find that earplugs work great underneath the muffs to do a really good noise reduction job. It also means I don't have to worry about batteries or ANR failure. I use foam ear plugs and a trick that lets you wear them day in and day out day after day is to compress them and hold them under water. Keep water at least flowing over them as you let them expand the first time. Enough moisture stays in the earplugs to keep them from drying out the skin in your ear's or chafe the skin. Since we have a stock of earplugs at the counter I get a new pair every day, but you could go a few days on a pair easily if you wanted to.