quade 4 #26 July 25, 2003 The device, on DC-9 and numerous MD-whatever variants is called the "Cooper Vane". As long as there is air moving past the aircraft above a certain speed, the door is locked. More or less complete DB Cooper story HERE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #27 July 25, 2003 Roger that...You would be asking for it by trying to get on the plane with it slung over your shoulder...Might as well pu it on and have your goggles around your neck!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonnyChiba 0 #28 July 26, 2003 I've traveled MANY times with my rig slung over my shoulder. Flying out of San Diego, LAX, Seattle, Dulles, and BWI, Reagan Int'l.......never once had a problem. I did, however, get stopped at LAX once when I had my rig in a carry on case. They made me open it and held me up for like five minutes. Weird thing was though, they totally ignored the hook knife on the chest strap. I didn't realize I left it on there until they pulled it out of the case and I saw it hanging there. I decided not to point it out, and after looking over my rig, they let me go. I think it's all luck of the draw whether you carry it in a bag or on your shoulder, you still have the same chances of getting stopped. Just in my case I have had better luck without a carry on bag(where's a piece of wood!). Some have even mentioned if you carry it on your shoulder, it seems as though you are not trying to hide it. I don't know. Just don't pull something crazy like packing in the waiting area. Either way, the choice is yours...... ---------------------------- "Insert witty quote here." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPsycho 0 #29 July 26, 2003 QuoteQuoteMost jets do have a back door under the tail, but they have all been modified to make a D.B. Cooper exit nearly impossible. _Am I'll see if I can dig up the info, but passenger 727s are required to have a device onboard that disables the ability to lower the airstair in flight. Cargo 727s do not have this requirement. the actual nickname of this device is the "d b cooper switch". its basically just a wind vane that is spring loaded at the opening side of the stairs. the spring holds it open sideways so that on the ground, the stairs will come down. in flight, the wind pushes it in line with the fuselage so half of it is blocking the door, so that even if the door is unlatched, it still cant drop. im sure someone can find something on the web to show what im talking about. _______________________________ HK MP5SD.........silence is golden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #30 July 27, 2003 I just got back from florida this weekend and tsa looked at my shoes more than they did me and my gf's rigs and cypres'. I flew delta on friday night and sunday morning, no problems at all. I was a little surprised. BUt hopefully this is the norm. By the way, I had the rigs in a carrying case. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
