bigforn 0 #1 June 20, 2008 Can anyone direct me to where I can find the FAA regulations for a drop zone? I am working on a paper for a business class and need the info. Please help! Thanks Bigforn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #2 June 20, 2008 Federal Aviation Regulations regarding parachuting are found in FAR part 105. The Advisory Circular AC 105 has some good information in it. I can't recall the words "drop zone" being mentioned in the FAR. Ed Edited to add a link: http://www.flightsimaviation.com/data/FARS/part_105.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 June 20, 2008 This is one of those areas where the greatest amount of regulation is actually the self regulation of the industry. To see what the United States Parachute Association has to say on the subject, you should check out this page. The US government actually has very little to say on the subject compared to the industry standard. The FAA is mostly concerned that the skydiving operation doesn't interfere with other aircraft operations. As long as you follow their rules, you could conceivably set up some bizarre scenarios. For instance, there is nothing against FAA regulations against teaching 12 year old children to skydive; putting them out on their first skydive, solo at night. If you want to take away one idea from here to put in your report, take this; Not everything that is legal is safe and not everything that is safe is legal.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #4 June 20, 2008 QuoteNot everything that is legal is safe and not everything that is safe is legal. Worth repeating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 615 #5 June 20, 2008 Yes! While it may be LEGAL to parachute in Class B or C airspace or in a low level air route, or near the approach to a major airport, you will annoy so many air traffic controllers, airliners, etc. that it will never be a viable DZ. HInt: ear;y in the planning process, stare at a terminal chart and visit the local air traffic control center to ensure that your proposed DZ will not interfer with scheduled air line traffic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigforn 0 #6 June 20, 2008 EDYDO, I can't thank you enough for your help! The link you provided was truly the source I needed! I must say that skydivers are the best people in the world and it's guys like you that make it that way! Thanks Bigforn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites