Sylvain wrote:
Well, aren't jumps supposed to be announced via NOTAMS? if you
are flying NORDO for whatever reason (deaf, antique aircraft without
a radio, or radio off as you are perfectly entitled to in uncontrolled
airspace), you just avoid the drop zone.

Sylvain
Problem is sometimes jumps are done impromptu and no NOTAMS filed. In
any event, the drop zones are usually published in several places and
pilots just do a poor job of pre-flight planning.
I've got at least four DZ's within a 40 mile radius of my base but they
are active sporadically and mostly on weekends.