Skylane 182/RG Turbo Skylane/RG
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 25; Flight Crew Total 10000; Flight Crew Type 500
Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
Prior to departure; a standard briefing was obtained from FSS. The Briefer was specifically asked if there are any parachute jump activities in the vicinity of the CCC VORTAC. The reply was that there were no parachuting activities in this area. Upon arrival at the VOR while conducting a visual practice search; it was discovered that there were jumpers in the air. It would be helpful if the operator would notify FSS about such activities so close to a NAVAID.
C182 pilot reported jumpers in the air in the vicinity of CCC VORTAC even though there was no notice of the activity.