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This is the bag you need for your overnight and weekend cross-country flying adventures! Carry your headsets, charts and approach plates with room left over for snacks, toiletries and a change of clothes. Designed for maximum utility with durable ballistic nylon, non-slip wrap-around carry straps, solid reinforced bottom, convenient right-sized pockets, contrasting color lining, and easy-access open chart slots designed for pilots.
Reinforcing straps extend around the bag and the solid bottom is reinforced for added strength. The main compartment features high-quality single-pull zippers. There are two generous sized front pockets. The full height open slots behind the front pockets provide quick-access to items. Open slot pockets are on both sides for pens, flashlight, cell phone. Flat zipper pocket on back for charts and flight plans is big enough for file folders. Bag is black with the ASA wings logo tastefully embroidered on the front in gray.
ASA's AirClassics Flight Bags bring pilot gear to a new level — they're among the most functional pilot bags available, classy enough to be taken straight from the airplane to the boardroom. With a clean, sophisticated and professional look, these bags have been designed and engineered to be supremely durable — able to stand up to the toughest treatment possible and still look great at the end of the day. Count on ASA’s AirClassics Flight Bags to bring many years of utility and pride.
