Simple & Cheap Tricks for your plane

Right now the survival kit is a knapsack (easier to grab in case
of a real emergency). But I'm thinking the rest of the little
stuff -- oil, some tools, paper towels, ropes, chocks. whatever.

I found a number of "under the bed" boxes (Home Depot, Container
Store, Bed Bath & Beyond) about $10, 31 in long, 16 in wide,
6 in high.

I'm now curious as to how sturdy they are. How much can I pile
on top (e.g. luggage) before there's a problem.

Tomorrow morning -- tape measure in hand!

I'm now curious as to how sturdy they are. How much can I pile
on top (e.g. luggage) before there's a problem.

We've loaded it up pretty good without difficulty, but we have soft-sided
luggage.

Actually, for OSH and Sun N Fun, we remove the box completely. We simply
don't have room for all the "survival gear" when we are carrying a weeks
worth of clothing and camping gear for four people.

Those are the two times per year I wish I had a Cherokee Six! :-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

For Oshkosh, Sun N Fun, and other major outings...

Last year I purchased three of the 12 gallon ACRO-MILLS KEEP-BOX
containers. These the rectangular plastic carry-alls with the
inter-locking flip open lids. They do not have handles (occupying
useless volume) and the lids hang straight down when open. During the
Tuesday storm last year, I had minimum water intrusion. They were left
outside under the airplane except for the food box) for the entire week
I was there

They measure 21.5"Lx15"Wx12.5"H

They easily fit through the baggage door openings of most commercially
produced GA aircraft flying today. I went to the airport and measured
the openings on PA28's, C172's, C182's as well as the interior baggage
compartment dimensions before purchasing them. I can fit four of these
containers in the baggage compartment of a C182 (two on the floor, two
stacked on top) and still have room for more camping items.

With the 100 pound weight limit on the floor, it is easy to pack more
than 25 pounds in each container. The additional 20 pounds available in
the baggage compartment is alloted for the tent, tarp and poles and gas
grill.