SarahC07 0 #1 June 28, 2004 YES (before everyone starts yelling!) I searched and found a thread on traveling with your rig (so this is just half way a repost)... Just a few more questions though ... Should I wear my rig when going through the airport/security or should I carry it in a bag? Does it cause more problems if I wear it instead of carry it in a bag? From flyingarab's post, I plan on taking with me my USPA card, my cypres card, the TSA letter about parachutes, and my log book... anything else? I'm leaving from Houston Intercontinental Airport a week from this Monday to go to Hawaii... Anyone traveled through that particular airport? If so, what problems did you encounter? And while I'm posting... anyone jumped in hawaii? I'll be in Honolulu and on the Big Island... *Sorry about the half way repost... * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #2 June 28, 2004 When I travel, I wear my rig on my back. I carry all the papers and documentation. (carry extras) I high-light the portontions I want their eye to go to. QuoteSkydivers encountering problems with screeners should request that the screener's supervisor become involved. Skydivers should insist that the supervisor review " Chapter Section 17.2 of Version 4.0 of the Screening Checkpoint Standard Operating Procedure." Skydivers encountering unsatisfactory treatment should contact USPA at 703-836-3495 ext. 325 or e-mail us. Be ready to provide the airport, date and time of flight, airline and flight number, and names of TSA officials involved. When they see that if there are problems I will be asking for their names and making a phone call they just wave me through. Go to this site for more information. http://www.uspa.org/membership/travel/rigs.htm#tsa SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #3 June 28, 2004 Thanks for the link.. been there Highlighting... GOOD idea... will do!! Any other tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aggie04 0 #4 June 28, 2004 dude...jumping in hawaii, i am SO jealous!! Ha cant give you any help with your question though, but you know that ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A life without a cause is a life without an effect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #5 June 28, 2004 QuoteThanks for the link.. been there Highlighting... GOOD idea... will do!! Any other tips? Don't volunteer anything and answer all questions with "yea" or "no" if possible. Take your hook knife off. And have fun in Hawaii. Oh yea. You can't travel with the CO2 cart. form flotation gear in checked baggage or carry on. But be sure and get one there to jump with. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #6 June 28, 2004 I'd put it in a bag. Just raises fewer eyebrows that way. Have your documents ready but don't tell anyone you've got a parachute in there unless they ask. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #7 June 28, 2004 I agree with pilotdave. Bag it, put it on the belt, and don't volunteer anything unless they ask you. If you need a carry on, the 21" roll on pilot cases work perfect. You can find them cheap at Target or a thrift shop. Much better than lugging 20 pounds over your shoulder. Get to the DZ at oh-dark-early in Hawaii. The winds pick up fast on the North shore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 June 28, 2004 QuoteI'd put it in a bag. Just raises fewer eyebrows that way. Have your documents ready but don't tell anyone you've got a parachute in there unless they ask. Dave They will ask and you will be taking it in and out at every stop. Carrying on my back has worked for me since before 9-11.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #9 June 28, 2004 QuoteThey will ask and you will be taking it in and out at every stop. Same applies to my laptop, since they want to see it working, but I don't want it to get damaged, dirty, or noticed unecessarily, but I still carry it in a case. Yes, ok, it's not specifically designed to be worn but why draw attention? Besides USPA's own advice is that screeners should no longer be surprised by x-ray imagery of rigs and that they should be inside a suitable container, and will help in the event of an unexpected opening without the ability to close it.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #10 June 28, 2004 QuoteQuoteThey will ask and you will be taking it in and out at every stop. Same applies to my laptop, since they want to see it working, but I don't want it to get damaged, dirty, or noticed unecessarily, but I still carry it in a case. Yes, ok, it's not specifically designed to be worn but why draw attention? Besides USPA's own advice is that screeners should no longer be surprised by x-ray imagery of rigs and that they should be inside a suitable container, and will help in the event of an unexpected opening without the ability to close it. Ah, but you see, I have the ablility to close it.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #11 June 28, 2004 I flew into baltimore last january with my (cypres equipped) rig. The DC area has some of the tightest security in the country. Nobody said a word to me at either end of the flight or the return trip to CT. I have no idea if the screener was so well trained that he knew he was looking at a parachute and knew it was allowed, or if he was so untrained he didn't have any clue I had anything "strange" in my bag. Either way, I had given myself about an extra hour just in case there were any problems. Ended up taking less time than if I had left my keys in my pocket walking through the metal detector. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 June 28, 2004 QuoteShould I wear my rig when going through the airport/security or should I carry it in a bag? OK, here is the short version: Put it in a bag. As someone who frequently travels with several rigs through airports I can tell you the smartest way to go is as inconspicuous as possible. Why draw attention to yourself or your equipment? You will have to put it through the X-ray regardless and a bag will give your rig protection from snagging on stuff and from getting dirty. It is a good idea to place your rig on it's side as it goes through the X-ray. Pop tops on x-ray look weird to whuffos and will casue a pause and frown from the X-ray operator. For film/DV tapes, you can request a hand search and usually be done before most have their shoes back on."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #13 June 28, 2004 Thank you all for the advice... I think carrying it in a bag will probably be my best bet. However, not placing my rig in a bag makes my gear much more identifiable to someone who has minimum knowledge concerning skydiving rigs (... more likely recognizable). If I were to put it in a bag and run it through the x-ray, all the security people will see is a weird looking device (that they probably won't recognize) in a bag- thus raising suspicion... I see the good and the bad of both... but being 'as inconspicuous as possible' will (as far as I can reason) be the best way to go... Thanks for the advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #14 June 28, 2004 I travel tons. Put the rig in a rolling bag. Makes it much easier to walk to your gate. Sarah, it will be hit and miss as to what the screeners will say or do. I traveled two weeks ago, and no one even wanted me to open the suitcase when I sent it through the x-ray machine. But a few months ago, I had to call a supervisor to the screening area, since the guy/gal wanted me to open everything up. Just relax, and go with the flow.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveNFlorida 0 #15 June 28, 2004 Traveled to San Diego and back to Florida with mine and my boyfriend's rigs packed and checked. The security personnel actually opened our bag to check out cables that we had in there, but didn't say anything about the rigs. We had no problem coming back from San Diego, either. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #16 June 28, 2004 Get in touch with the DZ's on Oahu before you go. I have heard from a few up-jumpers that they wont let you jump your own gear if you are a tourist. Reason being.. they get A LOT of tourists and dont know if you should really be jumping that (ex.) stiletto 108 on a beach. I guess you could argue that with logbooks and licenses, but I'm just saying call them and see if its cool that you bring your own rig before you haul it there and back. Thats a long flight girlie whirlie.. I just flew to Kauai and back a few weeks ago. I think it would be easier to just rent theirs. Oh ps.. random information.. it is NOT long distance to call Hawaii on your cell phone. rock on! :) 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. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
flyangel2 2 #14 June 28, 2004 I travel tons. Put the rig in a rolling bag. Makes it much easier to walk to your gate. Sarah, it will be hit and miss as to what the screeners will say or do. I traveled two weeks ago, and no one even wanted me to open the suitcase when I sent it through the x-ray machine. But a few months ago, I had to call a supervisor to the screening area, since the guy/gal wanted me to open everything up. Just relax, and go with the flow.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #15 June 28, 2004 Traveled to San Diego and back to Florida with mine and my boyfriend's rigs packed and checked. The security personnel actually opened our bag to check out cables that we had in there, but didn't say anything about the rigs. We had no problem coming back from San Diego, either. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #16 June 28, 2004 Get in touch with the DZ's on Oahu before you go. I have heard from a few up-jumpers that they wont let you jump your own gear if you are a tourist. Reason being.. they get A LOT of tourists and dont know if you should really be jumping that (ex.) stiletto 108 on a beach. I guess you could argue that with logbooks and licenses, but I'm just saying call them and see if its cool that you bring your own rig before you haul it there and back. Thats a long flight girlie whirlie.. I just flew to Kauai and back a few weeks ago. I think it would be easier to just rent theirs. Oh ps.. random information.. it is NOT long distance to call Hawaii on your cell phone. rock on! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
