Skydiving Under The Age of 18 in Illinois?

[bigpapasmurf01 0]

I am want to go skydiving, but I am only 17 years old. Does anyone know where I can go in Illinois to go skydiving, where you don't have to be 18 years old? I can get a parents consent if that helps.

[Fast 0]

As far as I know, there is no where in Illinois that will take someone under 18.

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[redlegphi 0]

Go to the "Dropzone" tab at the top of the page. Make a list of your local dropzones. Start calling them and asking them if they'll take you. School isn't the only place that requires homework.

[bigpapasmurf01 0]

What about anywhere near Illinois. The reason I am asking is because this is going to be my first jump and I want someones recommendation. And again I have a parent consent.

[tigra 0]

If your parents own a dropzone, I would try there first. The general concensus is that there are certain rights your parents cannot waive on your behalf which would make any waiver either you or they sign useless. Most places won't allow you to jump without a valid waiver which is something you cannot provide unti you are 18.

[bigpapasmurf01 0]

ah this is going to kill me. I have been saving up for the past 2 months and now when I have the money I can't go. One of my friends went to Skydive Chicago when he was 17 and went skydiving with his parents, I emailed them asking about this and they said you must be 18 years old no exceptions. I am begging you guys. Do you guys know of anywhere near or around Illinois that allows people under the age of 18 with a parents consent to skydive? Big thanks if anyone can help me out.

[NWFlyer 2]

http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Detailed/62.shtml

Give these guys a call to see if they are still allowing jumpers under 18. Not sure how long a drive that is for you but it might be your closest option.

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[matthewcline 0]

www.startskydiving.com in Lebanon Ohio has AFF Students as young as 16 with a notorized parental consent.

Go to the web page and schedule with them.

http://www.startskydiving.com/General-Information/Skydiving-School.html

Half way down at the AFF pic.

Matt

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!

[bigpapasmurf01 0]

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www.startskydiving.com in Lebanon Ohio has AFF Students as young as 16 with a notorized parental consent.

Go to the web page and schedule with them.

http://www.startskydiving.com/General-Information/Skydiving-School.html

Half way down at the AFF pic.

Matt

Thank you so much. It is about a 5 and a half hour drive. Has anyone else been here? Reviews?


Also does anyone know of anywhere that is closer to me. I live right by Chicago. You guys are great. Thanks so much!

[hchunter614 0]

Do a search here on DZ (Dropzone link at top) and start calling around.

[matthewcline 0]

I drive 4 and a quarter hours one way nearly every weekend to get there.

Awesome people, great equipment and facilities.

You can't go wrong there if that is where you choose to go.

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!

[bigpapasmurf01 0]

If forgot to ask. Does skydiving with a static line only make you fall for about 50 ft?

[matthewcline 0]

Depending on the static line method used, type of canopy and packing methos, will dictate how far you fall till the canopy is fully open.

But as soon as you leave the plane the deployement process is going on.

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!