Yep, it's one of them F words
I'm also a HAM. Radio on the brain.

"tom" wrote in message
ups.com...
George, I'd forget about the "FCC" part, as CW meant "FAA". Tom
George Max wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:42:13 GMT, "CW" wrote:

It's federal law that requires the reserve parachute. That reserve must
be
inspected, packed and signed off by an FCC licensed rigger while the
main
"chute can be packed by the user. Yes, three parachutes have been
carried by
jumpers while testing new designs. Statistically, one is far more
likely to
be killed or injured driving to or from the airport than skydiving.
Modern
designs are quite reliable.


Reliable - good to know.

I learn something new every day.