mjosparky 3 #51 June 19, 2012 Quote In Oklahoma a 16 year old can do a tandem with parental consent. In Okalahoma most 16 year olds aren’t sure who their parents are. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strop45 0 #52 June 19, 2012 Sorry, but clearly we understand different things from the same words - perhaps you could quote where they disagree. It seems that almost everyone is saying that you are wrong including Jan.The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #53 June 19, 2012 Quote Sorry, but clearly we understand different things from the same words - perhaps you could quote where they disagree. It seems that almost everyone is saying that you are wrong including Jan. he wont chime in a again, he lacks the ability of circumspection And God Dammit, Google said he was rightYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylawgirl84 0 #54 June 19, 2012 Quote In Okalahoma most 16 year olds aren’t sure who their parents are. OK I had to laugh that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #55 June 19, 2012 Quote Quote In Okalahoma most 16 year olds aren’t sure who their parents are. OK I had to laugh that! SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #56 June 19, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt is perfectly legal for a 16 year old to do a Tandem Jump (or AFF or SL) at a USPA Group Member DZ. Has been USPA legal for 16 year olds to jump for at least 55 years. Of course, any DZ may set the age limit above 16 as they see fit. Mike Mullins Mike, I know you think you're right, but the USPA BSRs say otherwise (which would be important if a drop zone is claiming to "follow all USPA & FAA Rules and Regulations."). Specifically, 2-1 D. It says; Quote D. Age requirements 1. Skydivers are to be at least either: a. 18 years of age [FB] b. 16 years of age with notarized parental or guardian consent [FB] Source: http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#21d That [FB] means it's waiverable, but only by the Full Board, not the individual drop zones themselves. Source: http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#22b And that's not opinion, that's fact, chapter and verse. What that means is that 16 & 17 yo can jump without a waiver from the FB. If you what to jump under 16 yo then you need a FB waiver. Quote So, how many USPA Group Member drop zones have been granted generic, always in effect, under 16 waivers by the full board? to my knowledge - none. At one time circa 1960's the age restriction read 'age of legal majority'. (as published in Parachutist) . So, if USPA made Tandem Gear this would be 100% applicable. Since they do not and the US Rig makers want age of Majority, maybe USPA should realign them selves with the Makers and while they are at it put Altimeters back on the Students, unless the BOD is only diving for dollars now? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exanimatebylove 0 #57 June 19, 2012 Gotta be 18 in Minnesota! Sucksssss cuz I wanna take my nephew whos 16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
