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Old 05-31-2017, 08:56 PM
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Guys, I plan on taking my dog with me while I fly. I know it may sound a little crazy, but I really would like my best buddy to experience it at least one in his lifetime. Do you think it's possible? Any thoughts?
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Old 05-31-2017, 08:58 PM
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What kind of dog?
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Old 05-31-2017, 09:00 PM
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Lots of people do. It's good advice to get a set of canine earmuffs first.
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Old 05-31-2017, 09:01 PM
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Although I have not done it yet it is most definitely possible. Many people here fly dogs for rescue/adoption. Also, my favorite Flightchops video has one cool dog in it that goes in a helo pretty much every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0DEKeP1Hu8
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Old 05-31-2017, 09:16 PM
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Guys, I plan on taking my dog with me while I fly. I know it may sound a little crazy, but I really would like my best buddy to experience it at least one in his lifetime. Do you think it's possible? Any thoughts?
I think the real question to ask is: "Do you think your best buddy wants to experience it at least once in his lifetime"? You're in the best position to answer that question. I suspect some dogs would say "bring it on" others "no way"! Good advice on the mutt muffs.

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Old 05-31-2017, 09:25 PM
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I think the main thoughts to consider are; the size of the dog and can this be accomplished in a RV3?

In a side X side seating arrangement, I wouldn't hesitate taking my beloved hairy Pal along. But in my tandem -4, there's no way I'd leave him quarantined behind me.
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Old 05-31-2017, 09:45 PM
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My wife takes our chihuahua everywhere we go. The first time, she didn't like it , was really anxious and threw up. She gradually got used to flying and now loves it! See the attached short video clip of her wagging her tail, excited to go flying! The photo is of us going to Catalina a few weeks ago. We forgot to bring her ear-muffs.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3X...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3X...ew?usp=sharing
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Old 06-01-2017, 04:34 AM
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Of course it's possible! All the dogs Ive had since I got my licence have been flying, ane enjoyed it! If you bring your buddy along a lot you may want a set of these though:


https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalo...ickkey=3008100

Have fun and post some pictures!
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Old 06-01-2017, 07:42 AM
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I fly with my 85# ridgeback routinely, most recently FL to VA and back. I take the seat back out of the passenger side and lay the seat back cushion into the baggage compartment so he has plenty of room to lay down. He wears a harness clipped to the seatback bulkhead, and also wears mutt muffs. I have also flown smaller rescue dogs that ride in the baggage area on a small dog bed.

He generally sits up and watches while we taxi and then curls up and sleeps in the air. I did a few taxi tests with him and plenty of treats before flight to make sure he was okay with it. He also has a short enough tether to keep him from climbing into my lap.

All this works for him, but he is a pretty calm and trusting dog. Definitely expose yours slowly with lots of treats. We started out just sitting in the plane and getting used to it.

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Old 06-01-2017, 08:04 AM
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I take my 55 pound lab with us all the time. My wife, two teenagers, luggage, and our dog (plus full fuel....love the RV-10 !!)

The dog sleeps in the back floor board. Loves it. Is always excited to go. No ear muffs and she doesn't seem bothered.
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