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Hangar queen
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I keep my leatherman on my person - don't leave the ground w/o it.
So have you ever had to perform maintenance in-flight with it?
If by maintenance, you mean threaten to stab his pilot with it, then probably. I have heard about the ECMO mafia.
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
I have used mine when the OH panel swung down during a Vh vibe run
Many times, but it's most useful on preflight when I always seem to find the odd fastener undone.
Brett
navyao
Registered User
I build model airplanes too, but not like this guy! Believe it or not some guys get paid to do this stuff; before their 65th birthday. It took me over a year to finish a 1/48 scale F-14D last winter; I just don't have time. Anyway, I was surfing some of the modeling web sights and came across this guys diorama. Needless to say I was impressed that's why I posted it here, so the pros could take a look at it. The AO and the Air Farce guys photo-shopped in the pics didn't make much sense, but whatever. I did notice the poor tool control however and had to laugh when you guys brought up the QASO comments. Last, weren't the fisties assigned to CVW-14 and Carl Vinson for a period in the mid-90's?
Super Hornet 88
New Member
navyao-Did you use the Hasegawa or Revell/Monogram F-14D? The Hasegawa kits are a pain in the a**, but the end result is worth it. Actually I think my next project might be the VF-101 last Tomcat demo a/c. I just got to finish all these Hornets....
-Dan
-Dan
There is a HUGE program (out of about 40 or so) in aviation maintenance called "Tool Control." The basic jist of which is to make sure you don't leave tools and such in/on the aircraft as FOD. After every maintenance action is done on an aircraft, there is a place on the MAF where someone signs off saying all tools are accounted for (as well as a bunch of other times during the day). So if someone cruises along and does their own maintenance w/ their own tool, loses it, and then causes a mishap, no one is able to account for it. Overall, a good system.
That said, I carry my Leatherman on my boot when on cross-countries.
That said, I carry my Leatherman on my boot when on cross-countries.
Its not. We can carry it in a pocket/somewhere on the flightsuit or have the PRs rig it into the vest we wear.
"Technically," you can't actually carry it in a pocket, even if it's etched. Just speaking technically. But right on about the vest though.
You can carry them, but it is a pain in the butt. Generally you have to have the PR's etch it and tie it into your vest and then you are good to go. You are allowed up to 5 lbs of optional gear as long as it is properly installed.
Agree that it's "technically" not allowed, but as with everything else you bring with you to the aircraft, you're kind of on the honor system.
Brett
I've carried one of these for a while.
https://secure.heinnie.com/swistec/utilkey.jpg
Not as useful a leatherman but it's not kept me from getting on an airliner yet and when I need a screwdriver or bottle opener it's there. To be fair I usually put my keys and Omega Speedmaster in my briefcase for the trip through X-ray and I guess they just can't tell it from the other keys.