alex_778 0 #1 October 21, 2005 Question for ya. I live in the UK and I want an MC-4, I have run into the problem of the fact that Uncle Sam considers them to be a military item........even after sale as surplus. Anyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Cheers, lads and lasses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #2 October 21, 2005 QuoteAnyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Step 1. Take holiday in US, preferably Florida after hurricane season. Step 2. Purchase MC-4. Step 3. Buy all your new friends at the DZ beer. Step 4. Return home when ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 2 #3 October 21, 2005 QuoteQuestion for ya. I live in the UK and I want an MC-4, I have run into the problem of the fact that Uncle Sam considers them to be a military item........even after sale as surplus. Anyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Cheers, lads and lasses << in best John Wayne voice>> First off, pardner, learn ta tawk American. If ya try sayin "Cheers, lads and lasses!" to the U.S. military, the best they'll do fer ya is give ya the pamphlet on the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #4 October 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Step 1. Take holiday in US, preferably Florida after hurricane season. Step 2. Purchase MC-4. Step 3. Buy all your new friends at the DZ beer. Step 4. Return home when ready. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Buy a US military surplus rigger a case of beer when you ask him to assemble and pack your MC-4. Also ask him for a photo-copy of the manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GAZ14 0 #5 October 22, 2005 Sorry guys i`ve gotta ask...what is a MC-4 Export? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #6 October 22, 2005 MC-4 is actually a military freefall parachute harness/container system."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #7 October 22, 2005 Why can't you buy directly from Strong Enterprises? They list the MC-4 on the web page. To me you shuld be able to buy it even if it is parts and assembly it. It's not like it is top secret or some thin'.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alex_778 0 #8 October 25, 2005 Thanks for the input, and to those who PM'd me. Yes, it is amazing a parachute that requires an export licence..........not as if you can't buy parachutes in other parts of the world, is it. And, you can't buy it in bits and reassemble it once you have taken delivery outside the USA. Each component part is classified as an item in its own right and each item needs the issue of an export licence......(if I could find out where to get one that is). Yes I could walk out thru Tampa with it on one of my annual visits, but my luck say's that the local TSA representative will take one look at the military green and then have me arrested for espionage. I am, uncharacteristically, trying to do this by the book. Yo dooods, (is that more colloquial than lads and lasses) Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #9 October 25, 2005 QuoteYes, it is amazing a parachute that requires an export licence As I am sure you are aware, otherwise you wouldn't have posted this question, it is not simply a "parachute". It is in fact considered military equipment because that is what it was designed for, hence the restriction. The State Department would be the Governmental body that would have oversight on this. I believe it is called article 98 equipment or something to that effect. Best bet is to Google it and check the State dept. web page for export restrictions /procedures for Military equipment."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 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Andy9o8 2 #3 October 21, 2005 QuoteQuestion for ya. I live in the UK and I want an MC-4, I have run into the problem of the fact that Uncle Sam considers them to be a military item........even after sale as surplus. Anyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Cheers, lads and lasses << in best John Wayne voice>> First off, pardner, learn ta tawk American. If ya try sayin "Cheers, lads and lasses!" to the U.S. military, the best they'll do fer ya is give ya the pamphlet on the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 October 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnyone have an idea how I get an export licence for one of these or what is involved in it. Step 1. Take holiday in US, preferably Florida after hurricane season. Step 2. Purchase MC-4. Step 3. Buy all your new friends at the DZ beer. Step 4. Return home when ready. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Buy a US military surplus rigger a case of beer when you ask him to assemble and pack your MC-4. Also ask him for a photo-copy of the manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAZ14 0 #5 October 22, 2005 Sorry guys i`ve gotta ask...what is a MC-4 Export? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #6 October 22, 2005 MC-4 is actually a military freefall parachute harness/container system."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #7 October 22, 2005 Why can't you buy directly from Strong Enterprises? They list the MC-4 on the web page. To me you shuld be able to buy it even if it is parts and assembly it. It's not like it is top secret or some thin'.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_778 0 #8 October 25, 2005 Thanks for the input, and to those who PM'd me. Yes, it is amazing a parachute that requires an export licence..........not as if you can't buy parachutes in other parts of the world, is it. And, you can't buy it in bits and reassemble it once you have taken delivery outside the USA. Each component part is classified as an item in its own right and each item needs the issue of an export licence......(if I could find out where to get one that is). Yes I could walk out thru Tampa with it on one of my annual visits, but my luck say's that the local TSA representative will take one look at the military green and then have me arrested for espionage. I am, uncharacteristically, trying to do this by the book. Yo dooods, (is that more colloquial than lads and lasses) Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 October 25, 2005 QuoteYes, it is amazing a parachute that requires an export licence As I am sure you are aware, otherwise you wouldn't have posted this question, it is not simply a "parachute". It is in fact considered military equipment because that is what it was designed for, hence the restriction. The State Department would be the Governmental body that would have oversight on this. I believe it is called article 98 equipment or something to that effect. Best bet is to Google it and check the State dept. web page for export restrictions /procedures for Military equipment."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
