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mircan 0
Quote...security/customs officer...
I use Global Entry at customs, it takes 15 seconds and no questions...wish they had something like that for domestic travel!
Somehow I thing I`m not eligible for that
QuoteQuoteOTOH, I kept my mouth shut. Went just fine.
Yep. Only volunteer information when asked. That's why I much prefer using a bag over the rig. Sometimes, it goes through without them asking anything about it.
Also, just acting plain dumb sometimes does the job.
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Ronaldo 0
I made a big stash bag for my BASE rig and now use it when travelling with my skydiving gear also. It is much better than carrying the rig exposed, weights nothing and can be squeezed and reorganized to fit inside cabin luggage compartment. You can buy one pretty cheap from one of the BASE manufacturers or have your rigger (or yourself) to make one. Here are a couple of pictures of mine (I took the shoulder straps from my worn Apex stash). The main advantage of making it custom is to adjust it to the size and volume of your gear. I’ll make another one this weekend and probably add pockets on the outside.
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DrizZ 0
Welp, this thread made me at least make sure to use a gear bag to avoid trouble. Also, no AAD should hopefully help. Tomorrow will be my first time flying with a rig out of Phoenix and into San Jose, CA.
I'm hoping Phoenix is a little easier than some other airports with all the visitors coming through to Eloy... but we'll see.
Wish me the best and see you soon, Lodi! :p
I'm hoping Phoenix is a little easier than some other airports with all the visitors coming through to Eloy... but we'll see.
Wish me the best and see you soon, Lodi! :p
mchamp 1
Anybody know if the recent incident in TX where a man that somehow managed to board and bring a loaded gun onto a plane would hinder skydivers bringing their rig WITH an AAD?
Traveling to TX next week to escape the cold and jump
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Scrumpot 1
QuoteI'm hoping Phoenix is a little easier than some other airports with all the visitors coming through to Eloy...
Actually - Phoenix/Sky Harbor is one of the few airports I have ever really had ANY difficulties with my rig(s). Just FWIW.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes!
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DrizZ 0
Bah! Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep ya posted
DrizZ 0
welp, that was easier than I expected. I both checked a firearm AND carried a rig (in a gear bag, without an AAD) on with me and no problems.
They didn't even slow down the xray conveyor belt to look at it twice... let's hope it's always that easy!
They didn't even slow down the xray conveyor belt to look at it twice... let's hope it's always that easy!
NWFlyer 2
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They didn't even slow down the xray conveyor belt to look at it twice... let's hope it's always that easy!
It's not, but it's rarely very difficult. Most common scenario I find is that they'll take it out to swab it and you can go about your day with a 2-minute delay.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
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They didn't even slow down the xray conveyor belt to look at it twice... let's hope it's always that easy!
It's not, but it's rarely very difficult. Most common scenario I find is that they'll take it out to swab it and you can go about your day with a 2-minute delay.
...unless of course you happen to be a demo jumper that uses pyrotechnics in the act, and the residue is all over the rig!
Then it's more like a 2 minute drill... in tie game... at the Superbowl!
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Yep. Only volunteer information when asked. That's why I much prefer using a bag over the rig. Sometimes, it goes through without them asking anything about it.
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