tigra 0 #1 February 12, 2004 OK, maybe not exactly skydiving related, but I figure a lot of people here might be able to answer this question. Has anyone with hardware had any problems travelling lately? With the increased security and higher settings on the metal detectors? I broke my ankle 11/1, I've got a plate and a whole bunch of screws in there. I'm going on vacation next month and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile or necessary to got a note or card from my doc. maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 February 12, 2004 Simply showing the lovely scar will be enough to quell any suspicion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #3 February 12, 2004 If you set it off, just show the security guard your scars tell them it happened in 'Nam, Charlie was everywhere. That usually gets me by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #4 February 12, 2004 I have 2 rods and 6 screrws in my back. I have had only one problem so far since 9/11. In Frankfurt Germany when they did the hand wand my metal kept setting it off. The guy was looking at my belt line on my pants looking for something. I just showed him the scar and he was fine with it. Other then that I have had no problems. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 February 12, 2004 That's what I thought! There's a broken leg message board with a lot of whiny paranoid people who insist you should carry a card from your surgeon! I thought the scar and the still ugly ankle would be sufficient! Thanks guys! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 February 12, 2004 I'm sure you won't be the first, and not the last to ever set of the alarm system at airport security. I think security handles that better then they do rigs. I had tons of metal in my ankle and never had a problem. Relax and have a good time on your vacation.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
councilman24 37 #7 February 12, 2004 I was kind of disappointed my two plates and 11 screws in my ankle didn't set it off. In Munich the hand wand was actually going off when it went over my ankle but the guy ignored it. First time I flew and first time I flew after 9/11 I actually carried one of my xrays. Of couse they could just run you through the carry on scanner. Your ankle probably won't be enough to set it off. I can get through the walk through detector. I've always wanted to have an all "bionic" load at the convention. I think we have an 8 way on our small Cessna DZ.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #8 February 12, 2004 QuoteHas anyone with hardware had any problems travelling lately? With the increased security and higher settings on the metal detectors? I personally have not. Aside from having to go through the extra search. I tell them that I have a hip replacement and they just wave me by. The note will do nothing for you. They are still going to double check. How did you break your ankle? Laters, .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 February 12, 2004 High flare on a sunset load at the end of a canopy control course. Not too embarrassing, huh?? I'm thinking my depth perception was off due to the light. (It wasn't bad when we took off, but I was on the third pass...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
