Stan,

I too used to fly with an aluminum that Im fairly sure was by Americase or whichever mfg Orvis sold as it would fit in the bottom compartment of their large rolling canvas duffle. That was the past and I too now have more confidence in the hard molded plastic cases that just go right on the plane as a separate piece of luggage. Im still gonna sleep on it but, Im pretty much sold on the Pelican for my needs and piece of mind...

-Jerry