This blog post discusses the possibility of carrying a remote-control car on an aircraft, discussing the intricacies of the process. It is allowed to bring remote controlled cars with you or in your hand luggage without any restrictions. It is also allowed to take remote controlled cars in your checked baggage. Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) list of what you can bring on the plane, what you cannot bring on the plane, and TSA’s Liquids 3-1-1 rule are essential for travelers. A garage door remote is a small radio transmitter that can be left in your checked or carry-on bag. The 828LM LiftMaster Internet Gateway ($55) is a game-changer that allows you to open and close your garage door from anywhere in the house.
Remote devices are still allowed in airplane cabins, but the TSA encourages travelers to put them in checked bags. Carry-on bags are allowed, and checked bags are allowed.
A myth is that setting up an intranet and a wifi garage door opener can program an NFC tag to open the garage. However, this is not true, as the radio frequencies used by aircraft are not the same frequency as those used by your home computer. Newer garage door openers use a wall console for easy operation when you don’t have the remote handy.
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Has anyone opened an emergency door on a plane?
A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea opened an emergency door while the flight was in the air, a situation that typically occurs when the cabin is pressurized. Flight attendants for U. S. commercial airlines ask passengers near the exit row seat to confirm their readiness and willingness to assist in case of an emergency. However, on a recent flight with 194 passengers and six crew onboard, the man seated at the exit opened the door at 700 feet above the ground, causing all 200 passengers to survive. 12 passengers suffered minor injuries as high winds tore through the cabin.
Can I fly with a remote control car?
It is imperative that electronic devices be carefully packaged, with cords appropriately secured and transported in carry-on bags. Official websites of the United States government, such as . gov, are the official digital platforms of the country’s governmental organizations. It is recommended that sensitive information be shared on these secure websites, as they are the only safe place to access sensitive information.
Do garage door openers have a limit?
Limit switches are garage door opener settings that control when the opener motor stops lifting or lowering. Incorrect programming can cause the door to reverse or pull up again when closing. This may seem like a malfunction or someone else using a remote at the same frequency. The safety feature designed to prevent door hitting needs maintenance. To properly reset your garage door opener limit switch, follow these steps:
- Turn off the power to the garage door opener.
- Reset the garage door opener limit switch.
Why are we not allowed to open the door in an Aeroplane?
Once an aircraft has reached an altitude at which cabin pressure is sufficient to prevent the opening of pressurized aircraft doors, it is not possible to open these doors. At a typical cruising altitude, up to eight pounds of pressure are applied against every square inch of the interior fuselage, resulting in over 1, 100 pounds against each square foot of the door. The shape of the cabin door is tapered, with a sealing mechanism that is analogous to a plug. Some doors are designed to retract upward into the ceiling, while others are configured to open inward first.
How do I increase the travel limit on my garage door?
To modify the elevation travel, rotate the UP limit adjustment screw in a clockwise direction, which will result in 2″ (5 cm) of travel, or in a counterclockwise direction, which will result in 2″ (5 cm) of travel.
Can I bring a garage remote on a plane?
It has been announced that airline passengers, including children, who are in possession of remote-controlled toys may be subjected to additional screening procedures at security checkpoints, which may include a physical search of the passenger’s person. While remote devices are permitted in the cabin, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends that they be stored in checked baggage.
The utilization of a children’s toy as a facsimile for the device is a particular stratagem that can be circumvented if the pertinent information is made known. It is recommended that TSA screeners pay particular attention to remote-controlled toys, particularly if they are packed in disorganized carry-on bags.
Can airplanes open your garage door?
A persistent urban legend suggests that a plane passing over your home could cause your garage door to open, but this is only true if your door opener uses the same code frequency as the airplane. This issue was corrected in 1993 by using different transmission frequencies. To prevent this, wait a few moments before leaving home, watch your door close completely, install a garage door monitor to ensure proper closing, or use LiftMaster’s MyQ TM technology to receive an email notification when your garage door is open. If these solutions don’t work, contact Baker Door Company at 717-767-1419 for help, as they have experience servicing and repairing garage doors and work on all brands.
Are remotes allowed on planes?
Remote-control toys and batteries should be packed in carry-ons, but not used on flights. As airport security lines reach long wait times, passengers may lose power and struggle to boot up devices. The TSA, FAA, and airlines have established regulations to prevent terrorism and air incidents. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s important to remember these rules, as the TSA is blaming unprepared customers for its inefficiency. The ban on uncharged devices is just one of many regulations established to prevent terrorism and incidents in the air.
Which electronic item is not allowed in flight?
The following guidelines pertain to the transportation of electronic devices with lithium batteries of 100 Wh or greater in checked baggage: A minimum of fifteen devices must be deactivated, and larger batteries require authorization. It is permissible to transport spare batteries and power banks in hand luggage. It is prohibited to transport electronic cigarettes in checked luggage. Should a smart bag be equipped with a lithium battery other than a button cell, it may be brought on board if removed. However, it must not be placed in the hold.
What electronics are not allowed on planes?
It is recommended that airline passengers refrain from carrying damaged or recalled batteries or battery-powered devices on flights unless the battery has been removed or rendered safe. In the event of a recall, the airline may provide further guidance on the transportation of the affected products. For further information on product recalls, please refer to the website of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the manufacturer, or the vendor.
What are travel limits on garage door?
Garage door openers have “travel limit” switches that regulate the position at which the door stops when opening and closing. Over time, these limit switches may need adjustments for optimal performance, especially if the door is not fully closing or opening. To know if your garage door needs an adjustment, measure the gap and adjust the “up” or “down” travel limit switch. Consult your model’s owner’s manual for specific instructions, but the process is generally universal for most garage doors. Follow these simple steps to make the necessary adjustments.
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Thank you from an almost 80 year old woman! I haven’t been able to open or close my garage door from my car for 2 months. Followed your steps and once I moved the wire a bit…shazaam…it works. I am so happy as my hubby has dementia and I was having to get him in the car, get out to hit the control on the wall then exit through my front door and remembering to lock it. Thank you, thank you.
I asked my husband months and months ago to fix the garage door opener and he either never got to it or he couldn’t fix it. I watched your article, hauled a ladder into the garage and voila, I fixed it. He will never notice that I fixed it but I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did. Thank-you for your article 🙂
Your article and advice were life changing! I tried each of your suggestions in order and FINALLY had to reprogram the remote! Fingers crossed -it worked instantly. I just needed to control my frustration, follow your article, find a step stool, flash light and try! I’m 78 yrs old and very appreciative. Thank you.
One fix a lot of people overlook/don’t know about is the LOCK button on the Wall mounted control (Liftmaster model). Not the easiest button to hit accidently (ours is hit mostly from getting into an acrobatic pose to close the garage door while keeping our body inside the house to block our cat from making a break for it!) but when you do, all remotes and car links will stop opening/closing the door.
Wouldn’t have believed it if it didn’t actually work. I had changed the light bulb last week and have had issues ever since. Never thought about the light bulb but was going crazy trying to get it to work correctly. Anyway, watched this article, took out the light bulb and it works as it should. THANK YOU!
I am so grateful I found this article. I have been trying for 2 days to program a remote. I had tried everything, gone to Home Depot to speak to someone there, and came home and found this. It was the antenna!! I would have never thought to even look at that. Thank you so much for putting this together.
Watching this article saved me at least $30. I was ready to buy a new remote because I thought it was broken; I had already replaced the battery and cleaned it, and it still didn’t work. Coincidentally, the lightbulb had burned out and I had replaced that, but didn’t put two and two together. Why would changing a light bulb cause a remote to not work? After perusal this article I changed the bulb, (again) and voila! My remote is now working. THANK YOU!
Your tips are right on my friend. We had a craftsman and I tried everything. The problem was a bad board. The Garage door opener was still under warranty from sears. Great, so I called for a replacement board. I was informed that our model had been discontinued, and the part was no longer available. Sears had a completely new unit in a warehouse and shipped it to our house for free. The good news is it’s still working great. I sure do hope that man is OK. That human who walked to the bar had to be blind or drunk. LOL, another great article Jay.
Wanted to totally agree with comments stated here. After trying everything to program a remote to my Craftsman garage door opener with no success, I read that if you replace your light on your opener, DO NOT replace the bulb with an LED bulb. I put a regular incandescent bulb back in the opener and it will now work at 1500 ft. range. The LED bulb will emit a signal that interferes with the remote signal. Try this before you buy 3 remotes like I did before I found this out.
Hi Jay great info, if I can add something about an obstructed door sensor. All the garage doors I’ve had worked this way, if the sensor is blocked the light on the head unit blinks and makes a clicking noise which indicates the sensor is not aligned or blocked. Love your website and always looking forward to you next article, thanks Bro
oh wow, thank you soooo much! I watched several articles to help but not one mentioned the sensors being moved – which can happen so easily. I am grateful that I watched your article and tried to check the sensors before I went to re-program the opener or any other option. Voila my remote is working again !! Thank you!!
The button that you were pushing said “LEARN” not reset. I have the same type of opener and when you program the garage door opener built into your car I find that the learn feature is tricky to program. That’s just my opinion from experience. I had a lot of trouble programming my neighbors Lexus to her Chamberlain garage door opener.
GREAT article and thanks for sharing! One of my Liftmaster remotes works fine but the spare one that I normally do not use does not for some reason. Both remotes and the garage door opener are less than 6 years old. I will hopefully find out what is wrong with the remote that is not working. Thanks for your help!
I’ll check the lightbulb, like you said. Haven’t done it yet. I just pressed the button one side of the button and got the door to open and close, but I think the button is faulty, like it is already depressed. Am I able to replace the remote and have it work with the door opener I currently have? thanks..
My remote’s one and only button is stuck down/depressed. While thinking the battery was dead, I pried it open and just messing around with got the door up and down. My outdoor button box was basically destroyed a few years ago, when the garage door closed down on my car as I was pulling out. The light hasn’t work for years even though I changed out the bulb. What do you suggest for the remote.. and if you have idea about the light…please help. Thanks so much, Tamara
Hi Jay Like always great articles You make so manny great articles about hvac systems appliances etc etc I am hvac technician and boiler operator and I belive that you know how to explained some difficult things better than some of my school teachers . Maybe you can make some articles about solar panels how to connect some small system for some DIY guys. I think that might be great idea Thank you
my liftmaster 3265 is 19 years old and has worked well until recently. The 2 remotes I have slowly were losing power to open and close mygarage door. Now both just don’t work, at the same time almost. The problem is, no matter what I do I cannot program the new remotes I purchased or the old remotes. I tried erasing all the codes and starting from scratch and I’ve made sure the wall is not locked, changed my light bulbs and tried every possible way to program the remotes. The door opens from the wall and that is all. I’m supposing it’s time to get a a new head unit unless there is something I’m not doing I can figure out.
Hi Jay, great advices, one time I replaced logic board and other parts and nothing works. It turns out it’s a loose neutral wire around logic board ! Mine was chamberlain HD200DM so this may affect all chamberlain which is a common brand. This is now my spare opener in case if current one ever goes bad 😅
Liftmaster remotes are tuned to a frequency (mine is supposed to be 315mhz). according to information I found on the FCC website regarding this product it should not be off frequency by more than .1%. (315khz) Using an SDR radio I found mine was off frequency at 315.5 mhz. retuning it is very touchy but can be done.
LED light bulbs will block the signal unless they are FCC compliant. Most of the cheap ones are not. Instead of paying $10 for a “garage door opener bulb” just use a regular light bulb, they’re only on for about a 2 minutes at a time and won’t ruin your electric bill or the planet. My door would work intermittently and I figured out it was when the bulb was lit. If I waited long enough for the bulb to go off it worked. Drove me crazy for a few days.
Also, if you have a remote like the one in the article, the little push button switches on the circuit board will get dirty over time. Buy a quality contact cleaner and give the a squirt. Even though the switches appear to be sealed they have a rubber cover that contact cleaner will get under. That and removing LED lights worked for me. And batteries. Don’t wipe down the circuit board, by the way. The parts are soldered to the circuit board and are impervious to normal dirt.
Hi Jay! Good to see you again! I am embarrassed to admit it, but I lost my opener years ago. I was so hoping that at the end, when you mentioned buying a new one, that you would suggest a good brand, then tell us how to program it. Same as original? Or do they come with their own instructions? Also, if the “lost” original is within range, is it still possible to program a new one? You can laugh at me, it’s ok.
My problem is my remotes work most times but at times they do not activate the opener. This is also true for the wall remote. The opener does a quick hum, like it is getting the signal, but nothing happens. Going through the diagnostic chart in the manual what I am seeing on the back of the opener is 5 “flashes” which indicates overheating. I unplug the opener and then plug it back in. At that point all is well… Until it does it again which could be a day or weeks. Thoughts??
4:55 The instructions on the opener are for the original remotes, which were dead simple to program (press learn button on opener, press button on remote, done!). The remote you have there is a universal type, for all the openers released since ~1993, and has a convoluted programming method, Liftmaster has a dedicated article on how to program it.
So funny enough my remote was working 2 yrs into moving into this house. I got 2 remotes I have 1 and my wife has 1. My wife’s remote working fine. Just recently my remote takes 15 to 20 clicks and then I am finally able to open\\ close the garage. Right now I got out my multi meter and I checked the battery and it is 3.30 and my new battery that I had saved is 3.28. I mean I’m going to try changing the battery but the voltage aren’t that far off.
Question, about 6 months ago I had a motion light installed outside of my garage, 2 times in the past month I woke up in the middle of the night the light was on, and the garage door was open. I close the door and the motion light outside the door goes out. The light is mounted above the garage door on center, outside. Can the motion light somehow trigger the garage door to open??
HI jay, the garage door opener on the wall is causing issues. when push ‘ open ‘ button, the door opens ok. but when try to close door, will start opening but if i release the button the door go back to full open. only if i hold down the button till the door closes, it works ok. then only door will stay shut. only after this issue happened, the remote opener will open the door fine but when pushed again to close, it will not respond at all. any trouble shoot i could do ?? light bulb is just regular light bulb. will lit when door opens as usual my second remote opener gives same problem, so battery cannot be issue, i assume. both remotes woked just fine before.
I have an old-old sears unit with “digital controller”, meaning zero programming aside from flipping switches internal to the controller. I noticed the signal was degrading and then it just stopped working. Figured it was the battery, Nope – battery was still on the new side. Has to be that antenna…. but this old thing has no antenna I can see. Just wires off to the hard wired controller (which works) and off to the power source. Any ideas?
we lost our only remote and have been using the buttons on the Sunvisor of our car. well, we bought a new car and need to use the buttons on the visor… but everything I have read it says to use the remote that came with the opener to program my new car… how do I do that thank you in advance., Bob From Park Ridge NJ.
My opener is a Sears Craftsman and the remotes have been working fine for nearly 20 years. But recently the remotes only work sometimes. I tried reset it with the “learn” button and it works for a couple of days and it happens again. I wonder it I get a new remote would solve the problem. Any ideas?
When the last filament bulb went out I replaced both with non-dimmable LED bulbs. No operational problems. Until the battery died in my handheld remote. Apparently I need to re-program the remote. Meanwhile, the car’s programmed button still operates the garage door, as does the wall-mount wired control inside the garage. Iref the reduced range: that’s not a problem for me — I WANT any potential home invader with a frequency-hopping or code-breaking device to have to closely approach so my inconspicuous camera can record a high-resolution article of the perp to provide to the cops…
My case a new RING CAMERA switch off the camera,,,,,,,,,,,,bingo,,,,,,, all back to normal !!!!!! Called the supplier and they said There is a goog chance that’s WI FI interference, not saying that’s everyone’s problems but today/ now might be and the Lift – Master garage door opener loses and at the moment they have no solutions.
I travel to the Philippines, Mexico, Hawaii with our clubs (wife and I) and use a hard case. Wouldn’t leave my range finder because things disappear. TSA always tears this apart. Make sure your lock is TSA rated so they can get in. I tie my irons, fairways putters in three groups so they don’t rattle and move a few clubs to even out the bag weights (graphite vs steel shafts). Tie my shoes around the heads of the clubs to protect the heads more.
I have traveled a lot with golf clubs. Few things I’ve learned I remove driver and fairway heads and put them in my carry on. Too tempting for thieves. Just be sure to bring your tool and make note of your settings I never leave my rangefinder in the bag. I’ve had 3 stolen by tsa or airline peeps I wear FJ icon blacks which are pretty pricey and just too tempting for others to steal so I also take them on carry on I always take extra pair of shoes, socks, extra gloves, gear for weather, and more balls than what I need I don’t lock bag. They’ll just cut it I use same travel bag you have, it’s awesome. I also use club glove club protector
This is how I do it: 1) Take heads off the woods and stick the head in their headcovers and put em in your travel bag along with range finder. 2) Rubber band wood shafts together so they’re extra strong. 3) Put irons head first into the bag…rubber band together first if you’re concerned about any chatter. 4) Use a stiff arm so if it drops top first the stiff arm absorbs most of the impact.
Check with your airline for their coverages. Many offer NO coverage if your clubs are not in a HARD case. I had a hard case broken in transit – 3 & Driver shafts broken. It took a year but the repairs and replacement case was covered. Luckily it was on the return leg of the trip. I highly recommend removing wood heads and don’t forget to pack your wrench. Pack soft items around your iron heads.
I have a driver and 3 wd heads that I remove from shaft and place the heads into their headcover and store in the bag. I then insert inside the driver storage space, a shaft protector or if you don’t have one, a broom handle that extends past the the top of the clubs + I bring a replacement shaft in case I damage my normal shaft. Now I’m good to go.
I saved the foam club head separators from my new Mizuno iron set and insert them in between the iron heads. It is a block of high density foam with four slots cut in to receive the iron heads. Have two of them total. Works great at separating the iron heads and avoiding them clanking into each other.
I was given a great tip years ago. Buy a last bag in the UGLIEST color you can find. Mine is pink and brown. If I see someone in the airport with that bag, they’re stealing my stuff haha. I used to collect Cameron Tour putters so you have to think about stuff like that when transporting 2k-12k valued putters.
Thanks Matt for making articles of every aspect of Golfing life. The comments are also always fun and interesting. Peter Finch and Rick Shiels are the British giants but you and Mike are the American Champions! Thanks for representing! I’m in OC and moving to Texas so I’m paying close attention to your adjustment to Georgia!
Get a Stiff Arm or other rod that is slightly longer than your clubs to take the brunt of any jarring impact if your clubs are dropped or handled roughly. For any clubs with removable heads (Driver, 3-wood, etc), remove the heads to further reduce the risk of snapping a shaft during transit, then simply re-install at your destination
Mr SG, nice vid and some valuable tips there. Also if possible i found that if you have a 6 way divider bag, i place my irons head side in, so that way only thing sticking up is the irons shafts, not the heads. Give that a try. Keep up the great work. Maybe we see ya north cali way soon. Fairways and greens.
Like others wrote – remove heads and put mine in suitcase. Being Canadian also have broken graphite hockey shafts-cut to 42″ and tape this to my driver/wood shafts. Makes very stable. Also tape 3-4 irons together and put head down into bottom of bag, makes the bag bottom heavy but way easier to drag around.
Surprised you aren’t taking any golf shoes and storing them in your golf travel bag. When you use locks on luggage you are often targeted for more focused screening. Airlines now charge for the oversized golf bag as a normal piece of luggage unless you put non-related golf items in there. Also you can only put one golf bag in the travel bag per the airlines. These are rules that I have observed & followed and never had any delays/problems in screening so just take them with a grain of salt. I’m really looking forward to see you & coach/Golfholics play these awesome courses in the coming days.
Wow! That looks like a lot work MSG 😂 but i guess you have to protect your valuables the best you can. I have heard some pros had their clubs stolen or got lost and a few of my friends who went to compete in another state got their stuffs taken too. My stuff is not very expensive but i love the fittings i have right now and i cannot afford to replace or loose them😂. By the way, your MrsSG is very nice driving you cos if i ask my MrsAG to do for me, we would end up going to courthouse 😂😃😂. Have a safe travel and enjoy your trip! Thanks for great travel tips👌👍👍👍