wildblue 7 #26 November 21, 2002 He's worried about the line "unapproved foreign parachute system" The way it's worded it sounds like if you're from another country, jumping foreign gear, then your countries rules apply to you. However, let's say you live in Canada, but you're jumping a Mirage with a PD main and reserve ('approved' gear?) that the U.S.'s rules apply to you. Although I think the intent is clear, the wording could be a little better.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #27 November 21, 2002 Quote However, let's say you live in Canada, but you're jumping a Mirage with a PD main and reserve ('approved' gear?) that the U.S.'s rules apply to you. Ah, in that case, (3) The parachute system meets the civil aviation authority requirements of the foreign parachutist's country. A Mirage/PD main used by a foreign jumper, that is approved and maintained IAW the the governing body is foreign gear, IMO Quote Although I think the intent is clear, the wording could be a little better. As is the case with a lot of the regs. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #28 November 21, 2002 Yes, that's the section, although to clarify, it actually applies to all jumpers (not just U.S. jumpers) other than foreign jumpers jumping foreign rigs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,078 #29 November 21, 2002 >What positions do they hold at the FAA, and are their opinions or >interpretations a matter of public record so we can cite them? It doesn't matter. Ask three FAA officials - whether FSDO employees, flight instructors, or whatever - about demo practices and you'll get three different answers. They are as confused as we are by the rules, and each one interprets it differently. The critical part is to find one you like and get _his_ approval for what you're doing, even if his interpretation of the FAR's is different from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #30 November 22, 2002 As I understand the FARs, all American citizens must conform to the 120 day repack cycle, when jumpingin the USA. All foreigners - jumping TSOed gear in the USA - must conform to the 120 repack cycle. The only exception is foreign jumpers jumping foreign-made gear, who may conform to maintenance standards (i.e. 180 day repack cycle) from their homeland. However, many American DZs still insist on a 120 day repack cycle for all parachutes. The Apostle Paul summed it up a couple thousand years ago: "When in Rome do as the Romans do." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #31 November 23, 2002 Wow this has spawned some debate... I wonder if we will ever agree... I have always been told that with regards to the 180 pack cycle used in Canada that so long as I was within that time frame that I would be allowed to Jump at a USPA DZ. I had always thought that it had something to do with the close similarities is rules between the USPA and the CSPA I hadn't really considered other foreign Jumpers. In any case I was in Fargo in October and Jumped my BT60/Chaser with my reserve pushing 150 days and it was allowed. In case you haven't guessed I am Canadian. But to anyone travelling. If you aren't sure I think that as said before the safest thing to do would be to contact someone who knows the rules in the destination country and follow suit. Less potential hassles that way. When in Rome, make like a Roman S.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
