On Mon, 17 May 2004 22:32:34 +0200, "Frode Berg"
wrote:

Hi all!

I am a co-owner of a 1968 Piper Arrow. (180 hp)
I am also a professional musician, and I play bass, both electric bass
guitar, and the big old doghouse upright bass.
Needless to say, I would like to be able to fly to my gigs whenever
possible, but fitting a double bass in a P28R seems like a tough
call....or...? The electric bass with a small amp is no problem, but much of
my work is on the upright...

Has anyone any experience with this?
Heck, I don't even know If it would fit through the door, never tried, but
for it to work at all, I'd need some sort of foldable seats in the rear, and
let the neck come between the front seats in some way.

Does anyone on this list know any bass players, or happen to be one, and
which planes would an upright bass fit in...?


Frode,

I fly a 71 Cherokee 180, and can fit a ton of stuff in it with the
rear seats removed. Skis, golf clubs, mountain bikes (disassembled).

If the neck of the bass is thin enough that it can fit between the
front seats, it might work. You will have to rig up something that
locks the bass into position and cushions it. You don't want that
thing slapping you in the face just as the flight is getting
interesting!

-nathan