Jim Macklin wrote:
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.




Yep. NOTAM at Waller CC, Waller County Texas, watched a 172 go
lumbering right through a crowd of folks under canopy in beautiful VFR
conditions at 5000' right over the field. I was under canopy there too.
Interesting sight. I always wondered if the pilot (1) was aware of
the NOTAM (2) didn't hear the "jumpers away" call (3) was amazed to see
all these big birds around him (4) had to change his shorts upon landing.

Richard