Is this a good option portable wheelchair to take on an airplane? This chair requires no set-up - good to go from box???
1539212
Only if you take the leg rest off. They are at an angle and do not go all the way down. The only thing you have to put together is the leg rest. They attach to the chair. I hope this helps you and if I can help again please let me know.
1539213
Because the legs elevate, it's still pretty bulky when collapsed. Might want to look at one with fixed legs that is lighter and smaller. Seemed easy to put together but I work in healthcare and have dealt with wheelchairs of all types for 25 years.
1539214
My Grandaughter had mine ready in no time no tool required. Should be transportable on a plane but I haven't tried that .
1539215
It's good to from the box, other than the leg attachments. The leg attachments can be snapped on or off. It folds in the middle, so it can go inside a car trunk. However, I don't know about an airplane.
1136973
Yes you have to put together but it is easy to do! It has all the parts in the box some slid together and others have bolts and has a wrench for them! You can take all the parts out to haul them! Love this chair, best I have ever had.
1218625
Hi. I have the chair for one year now and I have air traveled several times national and international. So far I had no problems in driving the chair to the airplane door fold it and dispatch it at the door like a stroller. Most of the US airliners don't require to take the batteries out. I have flown Turkish Airlines and they do require that you take the batteries out and carry it as a carry-on baggage. I have a small canvas bag to put the batteries
1094321
Chair is OK, I use it in Motorhome. A little recline would be nice. Chair looks and feels good. If you are over 220 lbs it will be a bit light for you.
1990253
Sandra,this chair would absolutely not fit your need.I am rarely tethered to the chair for over an hour.The seat and back cushion need to be fortified with another cushion.Keep on looking elsewhere.
28079
Really none. Because of it's easy fold design, it is just folded up in the box and you just unfold it is all. Very simple! This is a great high chair we take it when we travel because it folds and un-folds so nicely.
689227
It is as compact as a full size wheel chair could be. I do not know what the airplane regulations are - probably would need to be checked as baggage.
538679
In my opinion, it will give you adequate padding (what is enough?), and is easily transportable. I would definitely consider taking it on a flight.
1135812
The chair comes in a box. The box is not that big but it is about 20 - 30 lbs. I gues it could be send as luggage
8683
Yes. I just used this model of Drive transport wheelchair for a 3-day weekend with my father. If you look at the photos, each side has a rubber-padded tube extending in the back just inside each rear wheel. You can push down on either one with a foot while you pull back the handles at the top with your hands. This helps lift the chair over a small bump or ridge. Just be careful! This isn't meant for off-roading. ;)
1235522
It does work well as a wheelchair. It is a little heavier than the walker that my mother currently uses and the backrest bar is a little difficult to move from front to back. We only use the Drive when I know she will get tired walking. Hope this helps.
1253439
It's not easy to go over threshholds because the wheels are relatively small. Have to wrestle with it. A regular wheelchair works better there, with a notch on the back that the steering party can put their foot on to raise the front wheel slightly as needed. & the large wheels make it easier to push too. Can't speak to carpet, but almost tumbled my Mom out trying to do down a cobble stoned ramp at an art show in the streets. This chair is handy sometimes, but a real wheelchair probably works best for long-term situations. Mom used it to push her laundry to the laundry room yesterday...
1235525
It works OK as a wheelchair, just remember the front wheels pivot so when going over thresholds and bumps you need to back them over because the back wheels do not pivot. It is not something my Grandmother can use by herself because she is unable to get it in and out of the car alone with her arthritis but it works well for doctor's appointments.
737830
We used seat on a trip to Florida. It worked well for the trip, is very lightweight and easily portable. I'm not sure I'd like to use it on a daily basis. It scooted around a bit on the chair it was attached to. It's great for travel, not sure about daily use.
1767757
It comes disassembled, so it would be no problem to take it in the box on the plane. If you want to play with it before you go and then take it apart, that would be tricker. Good luck! We love it :)
689225
The chair folds easily and fairly flat. Not too heavy, it is easy to transport. Properly wrapped or bagged it should safely go as checked baggage but the airline will have to tell you if they'll accept it in the passenger compartment.
1535568
The directions say this is not a wheel chair so I would say no it is very stable to sit on for long lengths of time, my sister says she uses this as a chair often it is very mobile. This has hand brakes like a bike so you would need decision making skills and be able to squeeze the brake ( although it doesn't take much hand strength) i already see a few more of these at the home. We love this and so does my sister. Remember you can take the handles off to fit in a car. Pluses very much out weigh the minus.