jose 0 #1 December 5, 2002 What are the tricks that you have all used in order to convince the underedumacated dipshit at airport screening that your rig is allowed as carry-on? I will be flying to Eloy and I hate to check my rig. So what, it any ideas do you have with all the new morons (protecting) us? Look out! Hes got a spork! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #2 December 5, 2002 Go to the website of the airline that you were going to fly on and go to there baggage section, look for allowed carryons, print it and use the evidence, Delta and United have specifics concerning parachutes saying that they are allowed on as carry on items I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #3 December 5, 2002 There should be no problem taking your rig carry on. As long as you:- Disarm the cypres and have the card handy, remove knives, bring it in a rig bag or similar, show up at check in in plenty of time, secure your reserve handle either with the chest strap (see recent article in the letters column of Parachutist) or a brightly coloured (obvious) pull up or similar. The rig bag is highly recommended, but only put your rig in it to keep it 'stowable'. If you get any odd questions, explain that is a very valuable piece of sports equipment. But most importantly be polite to the "underedumacated dipshit at airport screening". They may be dipshits, but they are powerful dipshits and can fairly spoil your day with very little effort. Theres a whole pile of talk about this here on the forums, do a search and check to see if I've missed anything.Nice tip Q, always good to have some insider information. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #4 December 5, 2002 Quote What are the tricks that you have all used in order to convince the underedumacated dipshit at airport screening that your rig is allowed as carry-on? I dont know how bad its in US at the time,but while i travel i take it as hand bag,telling what it is to the personal(its scarry to see in xray if you dont know what it is),the most of them know what it is,at least the old ones.Be freindly,and dont rush.Bee there in good time.Take off the hookknife,and leave your gun at home Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #5 December 5, 2002 Quote and leave your gun at home Well, Dayum, what kind of fun is that?! I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 December 5, 2002 I carried on my rig last month when I flew out to CA. I stuck my rig in my gear bag. It went through the machine as quickly as my purse did. The only comment I got from them was, "boy, that must be heavy".She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #7 December 5, 2002 Did it go whit you or in the cargo? When i travel i like to have my gear as near as posible,i have seen when they load an airplane..Not a thing my gear should try Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 December 5, 2002 Quote Did it go whit you or in the cargo? Well, I thought I covered that already... Quote I carried on my rig last month when I flew out to CA. I carried it on, as in, carried it on the plane.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #9 December 5, 2002 I can see i need new glasses Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 December 5, 2002 Haha, don't worry about it, it's all good. I just couldn't let the opportunity pass by of giving you a hard time about it!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #11 December 5, 2002 Thats okay i can take it Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattb 0 #12 December 5, 2002 QuoteGo to the website of the airline that you were going to fly on and go to there baggage section, look for allowed carryons, print it and use the evidence, Delta and United have specifics concerning parachutes saying that they are allowed on as carry on items Just remember that the airlines no longer run the security lines. Their policies are secondary to the standardized federal polices. The good news is the same rules now apply to all airlines and airports - while it may take some time for all the employees to know the rules and for Cypress/Rigs to be added to the list you no longer have to worry about a specific airline or airport being more difficult than another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 December 5, 2002 when I came home form korea..that it form korea to seattle to las vegas to philly to NY then from NY to philly to LAs vegas. I brought my rig but I checked it. I had it in the gear bag then in a suit case. my gear was fine and I never had to explian wtf it was! NO PROBLEMS AT ALL! and I got to skydive in NY! so basically I traveled across the planet (ALL civilian airliners) and had NO prob's! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 December 5, 2002 I carried my rig in my gearbag and had no troubles whatsoever going to and from FL. I was so nervous and scared i would be chosen for a random security check before boarding, but i got to walk right on all 4 flights. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #15 December 5, 2002 I've found that the following help: -Putting it in a bag (despite the letter in last month's parachutist) -Not being too obvious about being a skydiver -Having the cypres card -Having supporting documentation (I've used the "I'm an instructor, I can't work if this thing is lost" line, which you might have to back up with a USPA card) The following can cause problems: -Wearing your "black death" T-shirt and carrying your helmet and rig with no bag -Making a stink, both before and after they stop you -Treating the security guy like an uneducated dipshit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #16 December 5, 2002 QuoteI was so nervous and scared i would be chosen for a random security check before boarding, When I carried my rig on over the summer, I WAS stopped for one of the random security checks. I had to take my rig out of the suitcase it was in and show it to the guy. I asked if I could get it out so he didn't grab anything that shouldn't be grabbed. (Although I did have the reserve handle tied off) I had no trouble. I was calm and answered all of his questions politely. All he ended up doing was swabbing it for drug residue. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #17 December 5, 2002 I carry my rig on every time i fly which is about 3 or 4 times a month and have never had any questions asked.I remove the knives( i have 3).Sometimes i carry it in a bag and sometimes i just have it over my shoulder.I sometimes get comments but i have never had any probs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #18 December 5, 2002 I know they say don't take you helmet on with you but I have a Z1 full face and no luggage big enough to hold it without it getting smashed in the closing. should I go buy something bigger or save the money for a couple more jump tickets and carry the thing on. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #19 December 5, 2002 Quote-Treating the security guy like an uneducated dipshit This will probably cause more problems than anything else you could possibly do, short of starting a bomb scare. These guys have damn near ALL the power in the airport terminal. Treat them respectfully, just like you might treat a fellow jumper or your best friend, and you're likely to have no problems. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #20 December 5, 2002 >. . . Z1 full face and no luggage big enough to hold it without it >getting smashed in the closing. Get at least a bag! Protect that lens; they're not cheap. >should I go buy something bigger or save the money for a couple > more jump tickets and carry the thing on. A drawstring bag is like $5; I think the Square One helmet bag is like $40. A good gearbag is $100. I'd at least get the drawstring so I had some protection from the woman with the oversized wheelie suitcase. Or just get a used big backpack. Stores like REI often sell used stuff for very cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #21 December 5, 2002 Quote I know they say don't take you helmet on with you Why do "they" say this? Is it because they think you'll jump? What's the problem with carrying it on? I wanna wear my protec on my next flight... Lady next to me: "Why are you wearing that helmet?" Lolie: "Just in case..." *paranoid look, followed by nail biting* -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #22 December 5, 2002 I have a gear bag that will hold everything I just hear it is best to take as little of your gear as you can on the plain with you. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #23 December 5, 2002 I always take my rig on in my gear bag. I've been stopped a few times, but after discussion with a supervisor who knows the rules it's never been a problem. I just clip my helmet onto my purse. I get funny looks but no heat about it. Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #24 December 5, 2002 I bet if you walk in wearing your Pro-TEC you'll get a free ride to your terminal on the little tram car not to mention the special meal on the flight. "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
Lolie 0 #25 December 5, 2002 They probably wouldn't let me sit in the emergency exit row, either... "I'm special!" -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
