ladyskydiver 0 #1 September 7, 2004 I'm actually surprised and impressed by the TSA agents in Milwaukee. Never thought I'd say that!!! At the airport 2 hours early for my NYC trip, because I'm bringing my rig with me. Fully expect a long drawn out process getting through since I have weights in my checked luggage and I'm carrying my rig on. Hand over my luggage to the TSA agent to get checked - nope...no issues. Ok...that was easy but for my rig...there's going to be a delay. Get up to the agent and hand them my ticket and ID and sure enough...I'm picked for "special" screening. Figures!!! Walk through...put everything up and walk through...sure enough...they've gotta check some of my carry on luggage - but it's not my rig. I forgot a pair of small scissors in one of my bags and they took it. Looked at my rig in the machine, and I mentioned that it's a rig and they just waive it through. Not only have they actually FINALLY received training on what a rig is, one of the guys was in the military and used to jump rounds. So...grab my rig and off I go. Now...hopefully the weather cooperates and I get to jump!!!! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #2 September 7, 2004 Travelling to Rantoul, I only had problems with my weights. The weights were little black spots on the screen. Once I showed them to them, it was ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #3 September 7, 2004 That's good news! Hopefully the other airlines will be as easy to deal with! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #4 September 7, 2004 I havent had any problems, ever! Ive done alot of traveling since sept. 11th I used to check my rig (when I went from korea to oz) but when I got back to the states and heard the horror stories of pinholes thru reserves etc, I stopped. the only problem ( if one would bother to call it that) is that I had locks on one of my pieces of luggage! I simply unlocked it and VOILA! no more problemMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #5 September 7, 2004 I had problems once when I was flying home from VA. They had to go through my gear bag and I had to explain everything to them. In 1999 I missed my flight from Miami to Texas because they had a problem with my rig. Only once when I flew from Tampa to VA was it all ok. The screeners had questions, but more of the whuffo type stuff. They were very interested in my gear, as far as how it worked and where I jump blah blah blah. Hopefully with Cora's experience with TSA... only better things to come!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #6 September 7, 2004 The best one I ever had was when I put my rig (in a carry on suitcase) through the scanner. The person on the other side looks up and says - "Is this a parachute system?". "Yes" I say, to which they reply "Is there a cypres in this system?". "Yes" I reply. "Thanks have a good day" they say. That right there is testiment to the USPA and the TSA's education program (this was also outta Providence Rhode Island). Lately I've had ZERO problems traveling with a rig. Thanks all for making it possible. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #7 September 7, 2004 Hey, JT! My experiences with TSA have been hit or miss - and most of my traveling with my rig has been done since Sep. 11th. There has been a lot of variation with the way TSA has handled me carrying my rig on, and this is the pre-second time that it was sooo smooth dealing with my rig. So...they get a kuddos from me. Hopefully, this experience is just the way the rest of my traveling with go from now on. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #8 September 7, 2004 Quotewhuffo type stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,151 #9 September 7, 2004 QuoteTravelling to Rantoul, I only had problems with my weights. The weights were little black spots on the screen. Once I showed them to them, it was ok. Weights? You? For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 September 7, 2004 QuoteWeights? You? I use them when my svelte self is in the base. I didn't need them at Rantoul, I'd just left them in my gear bag with all the rest of the stuff. QuoteFor some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Your shoes are a WMD? It's the socks probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #11 September 7, 2004 same here... the only time i was really even questioned about my rig was when one of the supervisors asked if i had time so she could use it to train her new hires other than that they always seem interested in my vans more than anything else....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #12 September 7, 2004 Not only have they actually FINALLY received training on what a rig is*** As long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #13 September 7, 2004 QuoteAs long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) Tie your cheststrap around it in a way that you cant put on the rig without untieing it. Or use a contrasting pull up, and make sure not to make an ass of yourself and forget to remove it when you gear up!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Clownburner 0 #14 September 7, 2004 Quote For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Never trust the shoes of a physics professor. They might be smuggling subatomic particles! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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jtval 0 #4 September 7, 2004 I havent had any problems, ever! Ive done alot of traveling since sept. 11th I used to check my rig (when I went from korea to oz) but when I got back to the states and heard the horror stories of pinholes thru reserves etc, I stopped. the only problem ( if one would bother to call it that) is that I had locks on one of my pieces of luggage! I simply unlocked it and VOILA! no more problemMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #5 September 7, 2004 I had problems once when I was flying home from VA. They had to go through my gear bag and I had to explain everything to them. In 1999 I missed my flight from Miami to Texas because they had a problem with my rig. Only once when I flew from Tampa to VA was it all ok. The screeners had questions, but more of the whuffo type stuff. They were very interested in my gear, as far as how it worked and where I jump blah blah blah. Hopefully with Cora's experience with TSA... only better things to come!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #6 September 7, 2004 The best one I ever had was when I put my rig (in a carry on suitcase) through the scanner. The person on the other side looks up and says - "Is this a parachute system?". "Yes" I say, to which they reply "Is there a cypres in this system?". "Yes" I reply. "Thanks have a good day" they say. That right there is testiment to the USPA and the TSA's education program (this was also outta Providence Rhode Island). Lately I've had ZERO problems traveling with a rig. Thanks all for making it possible. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #7 September 7, 2004 Hey, JT! My experiences with TSA have been hit or miss - and most of my traveling with my rig has been done since Sep. 11th. There has been a lot of variation with the way TSA has handled me carrying my rig on, and this is the pre-second time that it was sooo smooth dealing with my rig. So...they get a kuddos from me. Hopefully, this experience is just the way the rest of my traveling with go from now on. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #8 September 7, 2004 Quotewhuffo type stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,151 #9 September 7, 2004 QuoteTravelling to Rantoul, I only had problems with my weights. The weights were little black spots on the screen. Once I showed them to them, it was ok. Weights? You? For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 September 7, 2004 QuoteWeights? You? I use them when my svelte self is in the base. I didn't need them at Rantoul, I'd just left them in my gear bag with all the rest of the stuff. QuoteFor some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Your shoes are a WMD? It's the socks probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #11 September 7, 2004 same here... the only time i was really even questioned about my rig was when one of the supervisors asked if i had time so she could use it to train her new hires other than that they always seem interested in my vans more than anything else....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #12 September 7, 2004 Not only have they actually FINALLY received training on what a rig is*** As long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #13 September 7, 2004 QuoteAs long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) Tie your cheststrap around it in a way that you cant put on the rig without untieing it. Or use a contrasting pull up, and make sure not to make an ass of yourself and forget to remove it when you gear up!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Clownburner 0 #14 September 7, 2004 Quote For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Never trust the shoes of a physics professor. They might be smuggling subatomic particles! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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ianmdrennan 2 #6 September 7, 2004 The best one I ever had was when I put my rig (in a carry on suitcase) through the scanner. The person on the other side looks up and says - "Is this a parachute system?". "Yes" I say, to which they reply "Is there a cypres in this system?". "Yes" I reply. "Thanks have a good day" they say. That right there is testiment to the USPA and the TSA's education program (this was also outta Providence Rhode Island). Lately I've had ZERO problems traveling with a rig. Thanks all for making it possible. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 September 7, 2004 Hey, JT! My experiences with TSA have been hit or miss - and most of my traveling with my rig has been done since Sep. 11th. There has been a lot of variation with the way TSA has handled me carrying my rig on, and this is the pre-second time that it was sooo smooth dealing with my rig. So...they get a kuddos from me. Hopefully, this experience is just the way the rest of my traveling with go from now on. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #8 September 7, 2004 Quotewhuffo type stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,151 #9 September 7, 2004 QuoteTravelling to Rantoul, I only had problems with my weights. The weights were little black spots on the screen. Once I showed them to them, it was ok. Weights? You? For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 September 7, 2004 QuoteWeights? You? I use them when my svelte self is in the base. I didn't need them at Rantoul, I'd just left them in my gear bag with all the rest of the stuff. QuoteFor some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Your shoes are a WMD? It's the socks probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 September 7, 2004 same here... the only time i was really even questioned about my rig was when one of the supervisors asked if i had time so she could use it to train her new hires other than that they always seem interested in my vans more than anything else....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #12 September 7, 2004 Not only have they actually FINALLY received training on what a rig is*** As long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #13 September 7, 2004 QuoteAs long as the screener doesn't grab the rig by that conveniently located silver handle (as I read happened on another thread) Tie your cheststrap around it in a way that you cant put on the rig without untieing it. Or use a contrasting pull up, and make sure not to make an ass of yourself and forget to remove it when you gear up!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #14 September 7, 2004 Quote For some reason the screeners always want to examine my shoes; never had a problem with my rig. Never trust the shoes of a physics professor. They might be smuggling subatomic particles! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
