Michel LT Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Hello, I am coming back to this post as I need to get my Stratos Magnum 450 checked for my Savannah S. I am struggling with the rocket of course. And I haven't succeeded in organising that. I am on my way to Australia in a few days and thinking about getting at least the parachute checked there. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone doing Stratos in OZ, I contacted BRS, who were very good and replied but they are unable to check someone else parachute. I am curious to know where to buy the special box for shipping the rocket. I could at least bring that back to Kenya... So if any of you have a contact, I will appreciate.
Moneybox Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Don't we still have sea freight? Surely it would work out less expensive.
Michel LT Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Here is what Bryn Lockie of BRS Australia said: These (all rockets) are difficult to ship to most places as parts. Easiest is in an aircraft or in a container with the aircraft that makes them exempt from explosive shipping/importation regulations. If you have to freight separately, the difficult part is that border control in each country and sometimes states within the country have different requirements for import of class 1.4g explosive (what the rockets are). Some countries have exemptions for ‘life saving appliances’ or parachute deployment devices. For a rocket not attached to an aircraft, shipping by air is the easiest. Shipping by sea requires all ship owners and ports visited give their approval – almost impossible As I say, the easiest option is to get the rocket a ride in a sea container with another aircraft. Or - and I know Africa is a big place, try the dealer based in South Africa – they will likely know what is required to get a rocket to you 1
Michel LT Posted January 6 Posted January 6 For anyone thinking about getting a parachute, take in consideration the life of the rocket. Looks like BRS is 12y while Stratos is only 6 and of course the availability of simple service/compulsary maintenance in your country. Looks like buying Stratos, was a mistake for me..... 1
BrendAn Posted January 7 Posted January 7 13 hours ago, Michel LT said: Hello, I am coming back to this post as I need to get my Stratos Magnum 450 checked for my Savannah S. I am struggling with the rocket of course. And I haven't succeeded in organising that. I am on my way to Australia in a few days and thinking about getting at least the parachute checked there. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone doing Stratos in OZ, I contacted BRS, who were very good and replied but they are unable to check someone else parachute. I am curious to know where to buy the special box for shipping the rocket. I could at least bring that back to Kenya... So if any of you have a contact, I will appreciate. i know someone who can check your chute but he doesn't do the rocket . 1
facthunter Posted January 7 Posted January 7 The rocket is i in the "Dangerous goods" category. Nev 1
Michel LT Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Thx BrendAn, If you could share his contact, it will be great.
BrendAn Posted January 7 Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, Michel LT said: Thx BrendAn, If you could share his contact, it will be great. Sending DM now. Darren is his name. Great bloke. Does parachutes,hot air balloons and aerochutes.
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