Will R/C Events be ruined Nationally and Internationally due to Terrorist threats?
08-10-2006, 02:30 PM
#16
I remember when we flew to cleveland right after 9/11 security opened up our stuff... they were particularly concerned with a fan that happened to be wrapped in a plastic bag.... but they paid ZERO attention to the battery packs, power supplies, chargers, wires and other stuff directly underneath the fan... we kind of scratched our heads about that one.
08-10-2006, 02:32 PM
#17
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will increase enforcement efforts in international arrival areas including the use of advanced targeting tools, special response teams including baggage and aircraft search teams, baggage x-ray equipment, specially-trained canine units, and explosive detection technology.
I don't believe there was any foiled plot....
And it isn't mothers with babies, it's young Muslim men....
Give me a break!!!
08-10-2006, 02:46 PM
#18
Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart
Most of the U.S. team is not attending the 1/8 Off Road Worlds in Indonesia because of ongoing U.S. government warnings against non-essential travel there.
Don't think I would be that keen on going to Indonesia, oh and it doesn't help that it is a gas race and not an electric race.
08-10-2006, 07:04 PM
#20
Ive always wanted to do a race in the US but how do you get your gear there on a flight? Surely all your RC gear + clothes etc will go way over baggage limit and mean that you pay about 6 X as much as the tickets worth in excess baggage???? Someone please put my mind at rest!
08-10-2006, 07:33 PM
#21
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by JAY_UK
Ive always wanted to do a race in the US but how do you get your gear there on a flight? Surely all your RC gear + clothes etc will go way over baggage limit and mean that you pay about 6 X as much as the tickets worth in excess baggage???? Someone please put my mind at rest!
Regards,
Emil
08-10-2006, 10:21 PM
#23
Don't plan on checking a Magnet Zapper thru customs. 
08-11-2006, 12:58 AM
#24
Originally Posted by v0rtex
If you stop doing what you love because of a percieved 'threat', then they've already won.
08-11-2006, 01:23 AM
#25
Tech Apprentice
The UK Foreign Office has the following advice on Indonesia:-
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?...=1013618385558
It's not a problem, I have done it enough times - you just need to trim down what you take and if you find you have not got something then someone will always lend you one.
If you have a connecting flight that try and arrange it so that you have a good gap between the flights as US immigration does take some time. Last time I had to do a bit of a run through the airport but they did have three foreign flights arrive at the same time and only six officials on duty with only one of those for 'aliens' (non-US citizens).
There will also be slight differences between what security requires of you between the airports, so just do what they ask and don't debate the issue. It was particularly noticebly after 9/11 and people thought you were brave for flying!
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?...=1013618385558
Originally Posted by JAY_UK
Ive always wanted to do a race in the US but how do you get your gear there on a flight? Surely all your RC gear + clothes etc will go way over baggage limit and mean that you pay about 6 X as much as the tickets worth in excess baggage???? Someone please put my mind at rest!
If you have a connecting flight that try and arrange it so that you have a good gap between the flights as US immigration does take some time. Last time I had to do a bit of a run through the airport but they did have three foreign flights arrive at the same time and only six officials on duty with only one of those for 'aliens' (non-US citizens).
There will also be slight differences between what security requires of you between the airports, so just do what they ask and don't debate the issue. It was particularly noticebly after 9/11 and people thought you were brave for flying!
08-11-2006, 01:42 PM
#26
Originally Posted by danjoy25
Don't plan on checking a Magnet Zapper thru customs.
ive taken some questionable items through security....like all my tool in my carry on...woops, xacto blades wire cutters, you name it....
on another note...if you need to take lots of stuff with you to a race buy a ticket for a buddy and make him take a bag for you....thats what we do..
08-11-2006, 03:23 PM
#27
If you havent seen the news this week , it seems that all flights are going to have carry on luggage banned from now on , and all other luggage will have more strict security checks, especially for electrical items and batteries, which will mean RC gear is more at risk of damage/delays from inspection.
08-11-2006, 03:50 PM
#29
Tech Master
Originally Posted by PerformanceRC
If you havent seen the news this week , it seems that all flights are going to have carry on luggage banned from now on , and all other luggage will have more strict security checks, especially for electrical items and batteries, which will mean RC gear is more at risk of damage/delays from inspection.
08-11-2006, 04:39 PM
#30
i hope it doesnt delay international postage!!!! 