2015 MOTORAMA US ELECTRIC OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY SCOTTY ERNST
12-15-2014, 06:24 PM
#256
Hey guys this my first Motorama and out of state event, and I will be flying in from Wisconsin and was wondering how you guys transport lipo batteries? I would like to just bring them on the airline with me and the rest of my gear. I've done searches online with mixed results some saying yes you can bring them on aircraft and some saying no and everything else in between. I do have a place I could ship them, however if I could save the shipping cost that would be best. Any of you guys that are traveling to this event that could shed some concrete light onto this subject would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to February!
12-15-2014, 08:35 PM
#258
i put my lipo + radio + cars in the overhead compartment. more info here - http://racerlog.com/wiki/Travel_With_RC_Gear
12-15-2014, 08:40 PM
#259
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Lipo and Air travel
Hey guys this my first Motorama and out of state event, and I will be flying in from Wisconsin and was wondering how you guys transport lipo batteries? I would like to just bring them on the airline with me and the rest of my gear. I've done searches online with mixed results some saying yes you can bring them on aircraft and some saying no and everything else in between. I do have a place I could ship them, however if I could save the shipping cost that would be best. Any of you guys that are traveling to this event that could shed some concrete light onto this subject would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to February!
12-16-2014, 04:52 PM
#262
Just some advice from my personal experience. The few times I flew via Jetblue or Virgin America to an event I put the lipo batteries in my carry on after I charged them in storage mode. Each airline actually has their own policy regarding lipo batteries so you might want to check the airline's website or give them a call. Generally, I would travel with them in a carry, in a lipo sack and in the original box if you still have it. Most airlines do not want lipo batteries in your check bags. Checked bags can get damaged easily and a damaged lipo could be a catastrophic issue. Just something to think about.
12-16-2014, 07:59 PM
#263
Racers, if any of you have or know someone who has motorama tickets and is interested in selling them, please let me know. I unfortunately missed the deadline and I'm looking for an opportunity to attend. I'm looking for any of the following: 2wd Mod, 4wd Mod, eBuggy or eTruggy. Thanks.
12-17-2014, 02:12 PM
#266
12-21-2014, 11:34 PM
#269
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I went last year to the small track, and was not too happy with what I saw....to be polite. Payed a tone of money to race on a barley drivable track. Other than the funny announcer the race was not worth the money or time. I hope the organizers do better this year for all of you that are going.
12-22-2014, 05:49 AM
#270
I found the track last year to be extremely fun and I loved the fact that it wasn't a perfectly smooth surface. There was plenty of grip as long as you had the right tires, and the changing track conditions throughout the weekend made things much more interesting for all racers.