donaudio 0 #1 December 6, 2006 I would like to know how old the oldest person to receive a Class A license was. Thanks, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 December 6, 2006 With your jump numbers and years in sport, it could be YOU! Go for it!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 December 6, 2006 QuoteWith your jump numbers and years in sport, it could be YOU! Go for it! And here I thought you were going to say it was you, Andy. To the original poster - are you looking for the person who was oldest when they first got licensed, or are you looking for the oldest living A license holder? And are you talking specifically about the US or worldwide?"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #4 December 6, 2006 QuoteI would like to know how old the oldest person to receive a Class A license was. Thanks, Don It's an interesting question. Will start the bidding at 65 (not entirely clear but implied in this doc: http://www.para.co.za/pasa.php?file=docs/PASA Media Release 1 November 2005.htm ) It would appear that he now has a B licence, is over 80 and still jumping.Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donaudio 0 #5 December 6, 2006 I was looking for the oldest age when the person got licensed in the US. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mangledspoon 0 #6 December 7, 2006 I met a guy who got licenced at 75, but that's in Oz... he quit at 91 because he thought he was pushing his luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donaudio 0 #7 December 7, 2006 QuoteI met a guy who got licenced at 75, but that's in Oz... he quit at 91 because he thought he was pushing his luck. Thanks but I am disappointed as I am 72 and just started jumping this year. I am working on my A license now. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mangledspoon 0 #8 December 11, 2006 72 is still very impressive! Good luck with your A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #9 December 12, 2006 *** I would like to know how old the oldest person to receive a Class A license was. Thanks, Don Quote Don, Lew Sanborn is the person. He has both A-1 and D-1. I jumped with him once years ago. I do not know how old he is exactly, but I will guess somewhere around 79 years old. Cheers, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #10 December 12, 2006 QuoteThanks but I am disappointed as I am 72 and just started jumping this year. I am working on my A license now. Don Why disappointed, you may not qualify for any records (well you might later ), but think how many people would even consider a tandem at your age. Very cool!! Kudos to you. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites howardwhite 5 #11 December 12, 2006 Quote Lew Sanborn is the person. He has both A-1 and D-1. .... I do not know how old he is exactly, but I will guess somewhere around 79 years old. Lew is 76, and still actively jumping whenever midwest weather allows. But (being pedantic), I think that doesn't answer Don's real question, which is who is/was the oldest person to earn an A, not the oldest person who has one. Lew made his first static line jump (military) jump in 1948, his first freefall in 1950, and first represented the U.S. in international competition in 1956. So by the time PCA got around to awarding licenses, he was about 30, and somewhat overqualified for the A, which required only that the applicant "have made at least 10 jumps". HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DougH 270 #10 December 12, 2006 QuoteThanks but I am disappointed as I am 72 and just started jumping this year. I am working on my A license now. Don Why disappointed, you may not qualify for any records (well you might later ), but think how many people would even consider a tandem at your age. Very cool!! Kudos to you. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #11 December 12, 2006 Quote Lew Sanborn is the person. He has both A-1 and D-1. .... I do not know how old he is exactly, but I will guess somewhere around 79 years old. Lew is 76, and still actively jumping whenever midwest weather allows. But (being pedantic), I think that doesn't answer Don's real question, which is who is/was the oldest person to earn an A, not the oldest person who has one. Lew made his first static line jump (military) jump in 1948, his first freefall in 1950, and first represented the U.S. in international competition in 1956. So by the time PCA got around to awarding licenses, he was about 30, and somewhat overqualified for the A, which required only that the applicant "have made at least 10 jumps". HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
