Another GTA 4 question?

In GTA IV, I never received a parachute and use it whenever I want. Only in GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony can you get a parachute. However, I've tried pulling out the parachute even when I'm not doing those base jumping activities and guess what.....SPLAT!!! It would be nice though. Hopefully GTA V might get this. Speaking of "Revenge" and "Deal", I never received a parachute from either choice.