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JuneauUnderground · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:55 pm Post subject: Call Me Crazy But . . .

I need to fly, well actually I don' t need to, but really really pwant to take my K61 with me back and forth on an airplane. I know I know I'm nutz Wacky

for even thinking about it. But you hard core giggers out there, how does the K61 travel, in a top of the line Road case?? Case recommendations, anyone?

I have my M3 there, and the K61 here, but don't want to be away from the K61 for months at a time. Many of you know exactly what I'm talking about too. I don't know if I could deal with the separation anxiety.

I already have to leave the JP80 behind since it is an absolute beast, and probably will err on the side of absolute caution on the K61, but wanted the collective wisdom of the group. TIA.
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Bruce Lychee · Platinum Member Joined: 16 Jun 2011 Posts: 856

I take my Jupiter with me everywhere. As long as you take due care and use a good case you should have no issue with the Kronos.
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JuneauUnderground · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:41 pm Post subject:

Bruce Lychee · Platinum Member Joined: 16 Jun 2011 Posts: 856

I use skb cases and extra inserts when needed. I have taken the Jupiter on several domestic flights already with no issue.
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aron · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject:

I would use an SKB case I guess. I haven't tried anything other than that. I know that for most flights you will not pay the overage (unlike larger 76 note keyboards).

My Kurzweil PC361 is exactly 50 pounds, so the Kronos is 3 pounds less.
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EXer · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: Call Me Crazy But . . .

Phabius · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject:

McHale · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:21 pm Post subject:

I used to fly keyboards a few times a year. Even when they are being "gentle" they destroy keyboards. They drop them from a foot or so high. The case can keyboard will look fine but don't be surprised to see keys popped out of place, electronics damaged, screen damage, etc.

I wouldn't fly one of my keyboards now if a job depended on it. If I get a job that requires flight, I put in my contract that they provide my keyboard and I give them a couple options (Triton, M50, M3, Kronos) as mandatory. 73/76 keys or greater. Or, I'll call around and find someplace that rents keys and make arrangements to rent it myself and tack that cost on to my fee.

If you love your keyboard, don't fly it.
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DennyC · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:37 am Post subject:

If the baggage handlers are truly that brutal, I wouldn't take a chance with the Kronos...it probably woudn't fare well with the sudden impact syndrome.
I haven't flown with a keyboard in a long time and it is sad that the handlers can't treat keys with some respect. Good luck. I think you are going to try anyway. Smile

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JuneauUnderground · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:42 am Post subject:

Ok . . . I'm convinced. I am either going to suffer the pangs of Kronos withdrawal or i am going to buy another Kronos 61 and have it shipped to Alaska. What the hell, why not have two. Besides if I can ever get to where I am not traveling back and forth I can certainly sell one of the K61's. The way I figure it, its not a matter of if, but when the K61 is going to get busted by the airlines if I travel wih it, and repairs ain't cheap. Thank you all for your input. The title of this thread posed the question. . . But I'm cured now.
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RonF · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:27 pm Post subject:

If it was me, I would set myself up with a "system" in both locations. I'd buy two!
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SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

A colleague of mine does it fairly regularly with his smaller than 88 key boards.
But he just whines long enough that he can bring it in the cabin, they always have room to stash one keyboard somewhere.
They tend to not like it, but he puts his foot down and swears it was agreed upon.

JuneauUnderground · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:02 pm Post subject:

John Hendry · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:47 am Post subject: Just throw it away....it's OK

Mechanically speaking a case can be designed to allow a 5 foot drop, even if thrown....twice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmjSgzphHg0

If a case does not allow the energy to be absorbed then the energy will be applied elsewhere so the foam damping used is extremely important as well as the shell that ideally should give a little. If you look at this case it doesn't look like much protection....but the shell gives a little and they used the right dampening foam. I have two flight cases and they both use the wrong type of foam and I plan on replacing it before using them again, but expensive to do. If the case looks good then whats inside should not be damaged if properly designed which means room is needed inside a really hard shell case so the dampening foam can do it's job. I don't like the way this case looks as it looks rather weak with the straps and all, but I like the design using the straps to allow the energy to move around not through the keyboard. Smart company....simple solutions.

John^^
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