Sky divers are supposed to notify ATC and there are NOTAMS.
Not everybody really knows or follows the rules.

Jump areas are supposed to be approved, but hey, a lot of
jumpers break into buildings, climb bridges and otherwise
break the law.



--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message
oups.com...
| Big sky theory really does not apply near airport traffic
patterns. I
| am not a skydiver, but most skydiving seems to take place
at airports.
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|
| Dallas wrote:
| "Flyingmonk"
|
http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/11...by_an_Airplane
| Guy almost hit by airplane while skydiving.
|
| So much for the "Big Sky Theory".
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|
| Dallas
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