drenaline 0 #1 February 9, 2003 Hey since USA is in orange code, level, whatever. What are the things I should take in mind for the airplane and custom and all that crazy people at the airport? I don't want some paranoic whuffo taking out a knife and making a hole into my reserve and cypres thinking that its a bomb, or thinking that I have a parachute as carry on because I plan to bomb the plane and jump. The local rigger who is also one of Panama's (central america, or like some others think south america) aeronautical lawyers law makers, said that its best to take the rig completely opened, reserve out, main out and cypres out and to be sure to carry the cypres card with me at all times. Please need the replies urgent!!! Thanks for all the help. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 February 9, 2003 Don't open it up... thats only asking for trouble since its no longer able to be carried on. I'm flying Friday with my rig and all I'm doing is taking the Cypres card and a print out form my airlines web page that says parachutes are approved carry on items. Just an FYI... your rigger is smoking crack.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 February 9, 2003 QuoteThe local rigger who is also one of Panama's (central america, or like some others think south america) aeronautical lawyers law makers, said that its best to take the rig completely opened, reserve out, main out and cypres out and to be sure to carry the cypres card with me at all times. Jesus Christ, that's absurd. Take it through security like you would any other item, if it's not a big deal to you it won't be a big deal to them. If you're concerned about making it though security with your rig then check it, just be sure to get the additional insurance in case it doesn't show up at the other end. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #4 February 10, 2003 QuoteThe local rigger who is also one of Panama's (central america, or like some others think south america) aeronautical lawyers law makers, said that its best to take the rig completely opened, reserve out, main out and cypres out and to be sure to carry the cypres card with me at all times. That's rediculous. I think it would be better to just make sure that the rig is not easily identifiable as a rig. Keep it in a bag or something. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #5 February 10, 2003 put it in a carry on bag and it should be no problem. I found the federal guards better that the usual since they actually knew that they were not supposed to open my parachute once I told them what it was. Carry your cypress card with you. They are allowed as carry on luggage on certain airlines, you can get most of that info through their websites. Good luck, and yes it's still South America for some. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #6 February 10, 2003 What they said sounds reasonable. The other thing is that if you're clean, reasonably neat, and pleasant with them, your day will be much easier. Imagine what kind of guy they'd like their daughter to go out with, and be like that guy. 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
drenaline 0 #7 February 10, 2003 Quoteand yes it's still South America for some and we hate that, if you hear people saying that panama is south america please correct them and tell them its central america. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #8 February 10, 2003 Ask the ticket agent at the counter where you check your bags to look up the instructions/regs on the "Airtec Cypress" (yes, they spell it wrong). It should come up in a search. Then ask if they will print that instruction out on a card and sign it as an official rep from the airline. The statement says something like "the US dept. of transportation has determined this AAD to be not controlled and may be carried on the aircraft" I did this on Southwest (idea from B^2...thanks girl!) last weekend and had no problems, since I just showed the card to the TSA folks at security when they started to look at my bag funny. Of course, coming home, they barely glanced at it. I don't know how this will work in other countries, though.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #9 February 10, 2003 where is your destination in the U.S.? ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #10 February 10, 2003 Florida, then with car to sebastian HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 February 11, 2003 when are you going?Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #12 February 11, 2003 Quote Imagine what kind of guy they'd like their daughter to go out with, and be like that guy. No offence Wendy, but isn't voluntary emasculation going just a bit far just to get your rig on a plane?Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #13 February 11, 2003 QuoteNo offence Wendy, but isn't voluntary emasculation going just a bit far just to get your rig on a plane? [Laugh] LOL! Hadn't really thought of it that way. We'll have to ask him what he did, since he's currently jumping. Hey Enrique -- what'd you do to get your gear through? And are there pictures? edit: my bad, I thought from the "famous" post that he was here already. 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
drenaline 0 #14 February 11, 2003 Quotewhen are you going? february 27. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #15 February 11, 2003 like the guys said. just shave your beard, take off the turban and don't wear Rock hoppers, brush off any cave dust and you should be laughing! Hell, worked for me! When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #16 February 11, 2003 Quote just shave your beard Oh man! come on! shave my beard???? that takes time and am to lazy to do it. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
