Hi guys, I have to weigh in on this one. I strongly discourage the use of FedEx ground. They mashed one sailplane I shipped with them, well packed in factory original shipping box. I have received numerous business packages badly mangled in shipping by FedEx ground. I have heard others recount similar shipping experiences with them.
My understanding is that FedEx ground has little to nothing in common with the FedEx Air that many know and have come to trust. I've heard that FedEx ground is simply remarked RPS delivery. My mashed sailplane did get some $ reimbursement, but not without some prolonged letter writing and documentation.
If you've got to ship, use FedEX air, or UPS for ground, though I've seen the stories here about problems with UPS. I don't like to bash online, but do want to save a fellow soar head considerable trouble.
FWIW I have traveled by air with the SportTube last year to the SouthWest classic. I did have the tube locked w/o any problems. It does seem likely that changes are afoot for that part. A good feature of the SportTube is that the airlines are used to seeing this type of luggage and don't make a fuss about oversize etc. I tell them that it is a snow board case, which is true enough. I have not gone into details about what's inside; maybe not a good idea now, but has served well in the past.
Good luck to all contest travelers
Barry Andersen
Cincinnati Soaring Society
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:18:39 -0800 From: "Aerofoam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Airport Baggage Inspection Message-ID: <010601c2b742$621eb7a0$02000003@aero>Gary, ship it to me via FedEx ground from the office at the Bellingham airport, I'll bring you the plane. Mark Mech
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