Computer issues after flying?

[salth2owannabe]

This may be a dumb question but not the first I've ever asked-
I've read some folks having computer issues after flying to a destination. Does it make any sense to pull the battery before flying or does this have nothing to do with it?
Thanks

 

[Buoyant1]

I've flown with mine several times and never pulled the battery or had any issues. I carry it and keep my computer in a hard dry box, so it doesn't get bumped, AND I've never had to turn it on for the TSA monkeys.

 

[Charlie99]

Pulling the battery is the solution if a false dive is activated, so IMO it's easier and less wear and tear on the computer to not do anything unless there is a problem.

On most computers, you only get into a problem if you activate it while at altitude. Protect the buttons so it doesn't inadvertantly turn on is a good idea.

In many, many flights I've only had one instance of a bogus dive on my Pelagic/Oceanic computer, and that was triggered by the rather unusual case of cabin pressure going from 10,000' to sea level in about 60 seconds.

 

[salth2owannabe]

Thanks for the info guys.
Glad I wasn't on that flight, my computer wouldn't have been the only thing that was "triggered". - I don't like to fly the way it is.

 

[alchemist117]

Got a Suunto Mosquito, I just wear it on my wrist. I don't think pulling the battery will do it any good. You're more likely to compromise the degree of water proofness of the battery compartment if you regularly open and close it, I would have thought.

 

[1_T_Submariner]

I just fly with them. Don't take it out and play with it on the plane or during your layover in Denver. No problems.

 

[H20Bubbles]

I don't know about other computers, but my Suunto Stinger has the ability to turn the dive computer off. Problem solved. If the computer mode is off, it will not be accidentally fooled into thinking it's diving.

 

[diver 85]

This may be a dumb question but not the first I've ever asked-
I've read some folks having computer issues after flying to a destination. Does it make any sense to pull the battery before flying or does this have nothing to do with it?
Thanks

I carry mine(with my regulators) in my carry on bag & have never had a problem, IMO no need to remove the battery...............GEAUX TIGERS, Hawaii, welcome to the SEC..........

 

[dive_lover88]

i keep my dacor darwin in my reg and bring it as hand luggage on board. So far it's been good for the last 2 long trips i taken. Didnt get stopped@ security either.