I don't exactly qualify for the title of frequent flyer, but I am however, a seasoned veteran of amputee flying and maneuvering through airport security.  Before my amputation I still set off the metal detectors, because if I didn't have an ilizarov device on my leg it was a brace, so the detectors always went off.  And even in a pre-9/11 world, that meant you got pulled off to the side to get wanded down.  Well, today I flew to Chicago to visit some family.  I had come up with the grand idea a few months back to just take my leg off and send it through the x-ray belt, while I hopped through the metal detectors (without setting it off!)  So, I decided to try it.  I put my bags and shoes, etc up on the belt.  And I asked the TSA agent if it would be alright if I took my leg off and sent it through so I wouldn't set off the metal detector.  She got a kick out of and said whatever I wanted to do.  She asked if I would be able to make it through okay, I said yep, no problem.  So I plopped my leg onto the belt and hopped through the detector.  I went slow, to be sure I wouldn't throw it off.  Sure enough, no beeping, no flashing lights!!  I hopped right on over, grabbed my stuff, threw my leg back on and off I went!  The fastest I have ever gotten through airport security in my entire life!!!

I highly recommend this method if you are able to do it! 

Hey guys,

Yeah, I'm back on the service dog topic.  I was hoping I could get some pros and cons of having a service dog.  I'd just to make an educated decision on the matter.

Thanks for the help!