![]() It’s worth noting that there’s no stated limit on the maximum age someone can be to skydive. Legally, someone can skydive the day of their 18th birthday, so if a teenager is itching to take the plunge, it could make the perfect birthday present. Dropzones can get into big trouble for letting a minor skydive - not to mention the legal trouble that would come with it - and the penalties are far too steep to try and “sidestep” the law. This minimum age limit was deemed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) law and is strongly enforced by The United States Parachute Association and all USPA-affiliated dropzones. Even if a minor has parental consent and jumps with a trained, adult instructor, they must be 18 years old at a minimum. Just like how there’s a weight limit to skydiving, there’s also an age limit.Īccording to US law, someone must be at least 18 years old to skydive. You Must Be 18 Years Old to Skydive in the United States (No Exceptions) ![]() We’re here to answer all your questions about how old you need to be to take your first freefall. But how old do you have to be to legally skydive? Youths excitedly beg their parents to let them freefall, and some might even consider letting them. It’s one of the most fun adventures you’ll ever take, and kids would love to join in. After all, Skydive Newport is safety focused, tandem-only skydiving center for a gorgeous facility, a cracking view and a sterling reputation to uphold.We’ve all seen the Instagram-worthy pictures and videos of thrilling skydiving experiences. We know this is strict stuff, but when you arrive here you'll see why. The viewing area is airside, with a lot of dangerous activity going on. There are seats outdoors for your child to wait while you're in training and on the skydive itself, and the child will be expected to stay seated there until your happy landing. If your mini-me (or not-so-mini-me) is still a minor but over the age of 8, our policy relaxes as far as their welcome on the dropzone, but absolutely requires full-time supervision of the child from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure (no airport adventures allowed). This strict policy is in place in order to keep them safe and to allow all training activities at the airport to safely continue. If this policy is not followed, you will be asked to leave the property (and any and all deposits will be forfeited). This may be an inconvenience, but safety is the number one priority for everyone at our facility. We define direct supervision by actually holding the child's hand 100% of the time while on airport property. If you absolutely must bring your under-8'er to the DZ, s/he must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times. It's simply not the place for them (yet!) and keeping them at home until the time is right is the best policy for you, for us and for them as well. Here at Skydive Newport, we strongly discourage kids 8 and younger from visiting our skydiving center. From the dangers of an unattended minor among the aircraft on a busy airfield to the distraction and disorder a playful child can cause during all-important student training, there's no question that a dropzone is no place for children. ![]() For the most part, that's one of the most beautiful phenomena on Earth, but in the adult environment of a skydiving dropzone, it can be serious trouble. The job of a child is to grow through play and discovery. (We all know how quickly that can happen, even if you're being vigilant, especially when a kid is excited by a cool, new environment.) Distraction Equals Danger In addition, there are many other aeronautical activities which take place on and off our beautiful Newport airfield - including frequent military training exercises - which can all be dangerously affected by an unattended child running out on the taxiway or into the field. There are active taxiways with moving aircraft, deadly spinning propellers, open containers of volatile chemicals and fuels, sensitive life-saving equipment - not to mention parachutes, landing at formidable speed. ![]() Skydiving Dropzones: Amazing for Adults, Dangerous for Little OnesĪn airport can be an extremely hazardous environment for unattended children. That said: We have a few things to share, parent-to-parent, about the dangers of bringing a child to a skydiving dropzone, and why our policy here at Skydive Newport is so strict. Skydiving Safety With Kids at the Dropzoneīefore we get into this, we want to start by saying one thing: We're parents, too! We know how much you want to expose your kids to really interesting, stimulating, thought-provoking environments (and how hard it is to find childcare last-minute, besides). ![]()
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