TitaniumLegs 8 #1 September 17, 2003 http://uspa.org/news/current_news/carryons.htm Yayyy!!!! I suggest everyone print both documents and bring with when travelling. Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #2 September 17, 2003 Thanks for the post. My question is who pays for repack if they open the reserve?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #3 September 17, 2003 "Further, if screeners determine that it is necessary to open a rig for complete inspection, then the owner of the rig must be present and allowed to assist. For this reason, skydivers are advised to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window." Sounds like the thirty minutes they advise adding is plenty of time for you to pack your main and your reserve on the floor of an airport. Wonder if they'll have pull-up cords handy... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #4 September 17, 2003 Quote"Further, if screeners determine that it is necessary to open a rig for complete inspection, then the owner of the rig must be present and allowed to assist. For this reason, skydivers are advised to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window." 30 minutes?!? They've never seen me pack! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 September 17, 2003 Good news and a "bump" for everyone to read. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,092 #6 September 17, 2003 >My question is who pays for repack if they open the reserve? Is that a trick question? You do. >Sounds like the thirty minutes they advise adding is plenty of time > for you to pack your main and your reserve on the floor of an > airport. Wonder if they'll have pull-up cords handy... More to the point, they won't even let you on the plane with T-bodkins and temp pins, both of which I need to repack the reserve in my Reflex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #7 September 18, 2003 Just make sure you pull the pin while the reserve pc is pointing right at the fuckers face . He wont open another one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #8 September 18, 2003 QuoteJust make sure you pull the pin while the reserve pc is pointing right at the fuckers face . He wont open another one . I know you're kidding, but on the off chance that anybody out there doesn't: This is not a good idea. Let's not create an incident and screw up something we have so carefully put in place. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,565 #9 September 18, 2003 QuoteLet's not create an incident and screw up something we have so carefully put in place. Yup, you're definitely going to be a parent soon -- I can hear the maturity now You're right, too. The more matter-of-fact and respectable people are, the more the TSA will eventually realize that reserve parachute containers have, well, reserve parachutes in them. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #10 September 18, 2003 QuoteJust make sure you pull the pin while the reserve pc is pointing right at the fuckers face . He wont open another one . Been there, done that. First time I flew with my rig (about 4 years ago). Mr. I have and ego rentacop pulled the reserve. Broke his nose and I got 60$ cash to get the reserve repacked from his supervisor. btw, I did explain to him that there's a really big ass spring right here, but he pulled it anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #11 September 18, 2003 QuoteQuoteJust make sure you pull the pin while the reserve pc is pointing right at the fuckers face . He wont open another one . Been there, done that. First time I flew with my rig (about 4 years ago). Mr. I-have-an-ego rentacop pulled the reserve. Broke his nose and I got 60$ cash to get the reserve repacked from his supervisor. btw, I did explain to him that there's a really big ass spring right here, but he pulled it anyway... [Evil Laugh] Heh-heh-heh-heh [/Evil Laugh]"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #12 September 18, 2003 Please spare the 'Blame Canada' jokes that normally follow this sort of post. Transport Canada considers Cypres to be a dangerous item, not allowed on an airliner as carry-on or checked. Consider yourselves lucky.I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #13 September 18, 2003 QuotePlease spare the 'Blame Canada' jokes that normally follow this sort of post. Damn Canadians... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #14 September 18, 2003 QuoteTransport Canada considers Cypres to be a dangerous item, not allowed on an airliner as carry-on or checked. Consider yourselves lucky. Really? Where is this documented? I've flown in and out of YVR on several occasions, and Toronto a couple times and never had a problem. In fact, I've only even been questioned once. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #15 September 18, 2003 I'm not sure about documentation, but when I was booking a ticket a couple months ago I asked about taking my rig as carry-on. They said it was fine as long as there wasn't an AAD, cause those things have an explosive in them. Legally, if you're flying in/out of Canada, you can't have a Cypres on the plane.I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #16 September 18, 2003 Quotewhen I was booking a ticket a couple months ago I asked about taking my rig as carry-on That was your first mistake. It's generally a good rule of thumb to keep your mouth shut. Do you think the guy two rows back asked in advance about the plastic utensils he has in his carry-on? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #17 September 18, 2003 Quote Broke his nose and I got 60$ cash to get the reserve repacked from his supervisor. btw, I did explain to him that there's a really big ass spring right here, but he pulled it anyway... hahahahaha yea... one for us... but remember to let THEM pull the handleLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #18 September 19, 2003 Quote>My question is who pays for repack if they open the reserve? Is that a trick question? You do. Well, it may not work, but I would definitely try this. If TSA is stupid enough to want to open my reserve, I could probably convince them that it was damaged in the process. After all, the seal is broken, and the seal is what we pay for.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
