Taikoen 0 #1 April 16, 2007 As far as I can tell from the information I've seen it is perfectly legal for me to take my rig on a commercial flight as carry-on luggage. Since it's with me on the flight, I should be able to access it halfway during the flight and put it on. Go ahead and tighten up all the straps, check my handles, then sit back down and put my seatbelt on. There should be no reason I couldn't get a good grip on the arm rests, look around and say, "I'd hold on if I were you..." Legal, right? I'd love to see the look on people's faces if I did that. How many hours do you think I'd spend talking with TSA after the flight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 April 16, 2007 I double dog dare you to try it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #3 April 16, 2007 QuoteAs far as I can tell from the information I've seen it is perfectly legal for me to take my rig on a commercial flight as carry-on luggage. Since it's with me on the flight, I should be able to access it halfway during the flight and put it on. Go ahead and tighten up all the straps, check my handles, then sit back down and put my seatbelt on. There should be no reason I couldn't get a good grip on the arm rests, look around and say, "I'd hold on if I were you..." Legal, right? I'd love to see the look on people's faces if I did that. How many hours do you think I'd spend talking with TSA after the flight? I'm thinking it is just as legal as running through a crowded theater and yelling "FIRE"I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 April 16, 2007 Quote Quote As far as I can tell from the information I've seen it is perfectly legal for me to take my rig on a commercial flight as carry-on luggage. Since it's with me on the flight, I should be able to access it halfway during the flight and put it on. Go ahead and tighten up all the straps, check my handles, then sit back down and put my seatbelt on. There should be no reason I couldn't get a good grip on the arm rests, look around and say, "I'd hold on if I were you..." Legal, right? I'd love to see the look on people's faces if I did that. How many hours do you think I'd spend talking with TSA after the flight? I'm thinking it is just as legal as running through a crowded theater and yelling "FIRE" Or sitting in an airplane arguing with an uppity nappy-headed ho of a flight attendant and saying "it's not like I have a BOMB!" "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 April 16, 2007 There's a video of some swedih or norweigan skydivers on a trip to the US. In the start of the vid one of them walks the length of a plane with his helmet, goggles and rig on. The looks from the passengers are priceless. i used to love taking my rig with me on commercial flights, putting it on the conveyor belt to be x-rayed was priceless. XRAY DUDE: What the hell is that? ME: It's a parachute XRAY DUDE: ohhhhh... That's when i'd turn round and look at the people;s faces in the queue behind me. Their faces would always be like: "Does he know something i don't"? lol Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raftman 12 #6 April 16, 2007 Sometimes I'll go through security and even board the plane with a cheap set of goggles around my neck. Very few have ever even noticed. Have you ever seen a rig in an xray? Pretty scary looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #7 April 16, 2007 You could, but then I would laugh at you getting arrested for being a fucking idiot. Then the rest of us would pay the boys in the big house to fuck a new mudhole in your ass for making us not be able to carry on our rigs anymore. Moron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #8 April 16, 2007 I'm not so sure about the legality of it, you would certainly have some explaining to do after the flight. i'm positive though, that it's a very stupid fucking thing to do. what if your mother or grandmother was on that flight, still think you would love to see the look on their face????? shit like that would have negative impact on allowing rigs as carry-on. this screams very loud of " hey look at ME I'm a STUPID skydiver" also negative for the sport. wear a T-shirt or something dude like a normal person, and get over it. everybody has a rig or didnt you know!!!!!! if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,997 #9 April 16, 2007 Eh, just wear it work and brag there. Or wear it to the movies, or shopping. You'll get to show off more and won't give anyone a heart attack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #10 April 16, 2007 I don't think it's illegal, but individual airlines may have policies against it. Southwest Airlines does: "Parachutes are allowed in checked or carryon baggage, but may not be worn in flight." Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peggs82 0 #11 April 16, 2007 Quote XRAY DUDE: What the hell is that? ME: It's a parachute XRAY DUDE: ohhhhh... I had a hard time in LAX about a week ago. I always travel my rig in a duffle to avoid undue attention. The TSA lady asks if I have a heater in my bag. I replied, "no, it's a sport parachute". Her eyes got big, and she said she needed to talk to her supervisor. The sup then proceedes to read off the procedure, finishing by mentinoing "breaking the seals"....uh oh.... Thankfully all they ended up doing was the swiping thing. I took an extra 10 minutes to walk them through everything they would see on an x-ray and it seemed to help them alot. I also mentioned the "FAA approved rigger" line to keep them from wanting to open future reserve containers, also citing the financial loss's incured when this happens. The origional TSA lady said "I've worked here and never seen one of these because people always check them." To which I replied, "no...they don't" Even though it took some time, I could see it was a positive thing for all involved, hopefully reducing futher headaches for all skydivers heading through LAX. So for the OP, while I understand the suggestion was a joke, lets not push it ever... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #12 April 16, 2007 Before 9/11 it might have been funny. Now it would not be. Not at all. We have enough trouble getting rigs on planes as it is. Some [insert non-derogatory, non PA term for person completely devoid of intelligence and common sense] were to pull something like this, hopefully once TSA, the FBI and NSA were through with him.. Some local jumpers would also step up to show their appreciation for making things even more difficult for us. The phrase "Boot Party" comes to mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raftman 12 #13 April 16, 2007 Back in '03 I flew out of a little 6-8 gate airport- Newburgh/Stewart in NY- didn't think much about the rig in my carryon cause its right down the road from The Ranch. They must see 'em all the time, right? Wrong! TSA lady calls supervisor over. He was nice though, just looked it over and asked if he could scan it again from a different angle for training purposes. I said sure, he scans it a couple more times and sends me on my way. Looking at xrays of your rig can be scary, the lines look like spaghetti. There were no AAD issues, the rig didn't have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #14 April 16, 2007 Quote The phrase "Boot Party" comes to mind. No, use a scuba weight in a tube sock.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #15 April 16, 2007 QuoteLooking at xrays of your rig can be scary, the lines look like spaghetti. There were no AAD issues, the rig didn't have one. Be sure to have the USPA letter from the TSA, the Cypres X-ray card, and your license, just to be safe.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #16 April 16, 2007 Quote Legal, right? I'd love to see the look on people's faces if I did that. Love to see the look on your face when a couple sky marshalls "gently" haul yous ass away. Even better the look on your face when you back to the DZ to find few dozen pissed off skydivers. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #17 April 16, 2007 last year on our trip to eloy we had a layover in chicago..we all had our rigs with us...some in gear bags..some stapped to our backs.. as we were boarding our layover flight..we saw a bunch of older women pointing at us because we had our rigs on..so my man jonny o kinda nonchalantly says to them.."oh..you guys didnt get one? i dunno something about engine troubles..dont worry though im sure theyll get you one of you request it" the look on these peoples faces were just pricless...and another page of history in jonny o's extensive library-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #18 April 16, 2007 I've had good fun off the aircraft at airports w/ my rig - I usually just wear it like a backpack and no one bats an eye. Going through Security at O'Hare has never been a problem at all. Jonny O sounds like a blast to party with! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 April 16, 2007 I have to assume you are kidding but if you're not...That is a fucking stupid idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #20 April 16, 2007 for added excitement, open this on your lap top after strapping back in .... http://www.thecleverest.com/countdown.swf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #21 April 17, 2007 Quote Eh, just wear it work and brag there. Or wear it to the movies, or shopping. You'll get to show off more and won't give anyone a heart attack. When I drive my jeep and need to make a stop I always take my rig with me into the store and sometimes I get odd looks and questions! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #22 April 17, 2007 The odd looks are because you also have your helmet and alti on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #23 April 17, 2007 Quote for added excitement, open this on your lap top after strapping back in .... http://www.thecleverest.com/countdown.swf That would guarantee a severe beat down by the "let's roll" passenger types. BTW, does the "may not be worn in flight" rule change if the plane is going down? -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #24 April 17, 2007 I suppose that depends on your definition of the word "flight." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #25 April 17, 2007 I have always wanted to go into a bank with panty hose over my head, stand in line, make a deposit and leave.... Just bank...... It has got to be illegal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
