AboutMike Turoff Expertise expert/master parachutist and an Instructor Examiner in the sport of Skydiving. Mike is a licensed (jump) pilot and parachute rigger, who is an analytical chemist in the "regular working world." As a dedicated instructor, Mike has made over 3,400 jumps since 1977. Mike has contributed to many of the training materials and exams used by USPA and the sport. He has authored numerous articles dealing with safety and training practices that have appeared in both Parachutist and Skydiving magazines. Mike participates as an evaluator at AFF Training Camps and Certification Courses and is a rated to perform Tandem instruction using both the Relative Workshop and Strong Enterprises gear. Mike is co-author of "Parachuting, The Skydiver`s Handbook and the CD-ROM text for "Skydiving, A Multimedia Reference."
Question I have been searching everywhere for a skydiving site that will allow 16 to jump with parent consent in Canada. Is it possible?
Answer Possible? Yes. Probable? Maybe. In today's legal climate, it is strongly recommended against allowing anyone under the age of majority (whatever is set by a state or country) to jump due to the laws regarding execution of waivers/contracts involving life endangering activities. The only way to find out is to contact each individual skydiving center and ask them.
